

England kick off their Six Nations campaign against Wales on Saturday, looking to win the title for the first time in six years.
There are plenty of exciting players who will take to the field in this year's Six Nations. ESPN takes a look at a few to keep an eye on through the tournament.
Everything you need to know ahead of England's Six Nations clash against Wales on Feb. 7 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
England have suffered a blow on the eve of their Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales after Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was ruled out by a leg muscle injury.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has given England an injury scare ahead of their Six Nations opener against Wales after failing to finish training on Thursday.
ESPN ranks all the Six Nations teams ahead of the tournament, which kicks off with France vs. Ireland this Thursday.
World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson has rejected suggestions the sport is slowly morphing into rugby league, but he admits there is plenty to discuss when the shape of game conference takes place later this month.
England will face Tonga in their opening game of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Steve Borthwick expects Maro Itoje to be greeted with a "big roar" when the grieving England captain steps off the bench against Wales at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
Jamie George will captain England against Wales in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.
England women's rugby coach John Mitchell has signed a new deal through to the end of the 2029 World Cup, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) have confirmed.
England's prop crisis heading into the Six Nations has deepened with the news that Fin Baxter must undergo foot surgery.
England captain Maro Itoje missed Monday's Six Nations launch in Edinburgh as he was attending his mother's funeral in Nigeria, but he is expected to join the squad later this week.
Steve Borthwick is welcoming the approach his new generation of players have to connecting fans with the game, insisting rugby "needs superstars."
Steve Borthwick has conceded England's final Six Nations game against France on March 14 is one they are looking at as a potential showdown for the title.
Steve Borthwick has named three uncapped players in his 36-man England squad ahead of the Six Nations.
England and Saracens hooker Jamie George has confirmed he will retire after the end of the 2027 after signing a one year contract extension with the Premiership club.
Bath have confirmed England and British & Irish Lions prop Will Stuart faces "a long road ahead" in his recovery after rupturing his Achilles tendon.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.
England and Wales will meet in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage, with Tonga and Zimbabwe making up the remainder of Group F.
Follow ESPN's live updates of the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and discover who the likes of England, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand will face in Pool play.
Trans-Tasman foes Australia and New Zealand have been drawn alongside eachother in Pool A for the first time in Rugby World Cup history.





