Rugby's key dates, fixtures and schedule for 2026: England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Red Roses, Six Nations, Nations Championship summer and Autumn Tests, Women's Six Nations.
It's been labelled a "tectonic shift", set to shake up the world of rugby union, but what is the Nations Championship - and how will it revolutionise the game? Here's all you need to know…
One of the enduring images and notions of the South Africa team which would go on to defend their 2019 Rugby World Cup title in France four years later was the self-styled 'bomb squad.'
England survived a scare against Fiji to come from behind and keep their noses in front before a late flourish to secure a 38-18 Autumn Nations Series victory.
In England's three Six Nations campaigns under Steve Borthwick, they have failed to lift the trophy nor even claimed a Triple Crown owing to defeats to Ireland (twice) and Scotland (twice). Yet, there is a palpable feeling things are turning for his side.
Marcus Smith has been brought in to start at full-back as one of seven changes for England in their Autumn Nations Series clash vs Fiji on Saturday.
Full schedule for the 2025 Autumn Nations Series, as England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France welcome New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina.
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