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1hJames Regan

Six Nations players to watch: Henry Pollock, Louis Rees-Zammit and other stars

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.

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1hESPN

Italy vs. Scotland, Six Nations: How to watch, kick-off time, TV channel, team news

Everything you need to know ahead of Italy's clash with Scotland in the opening round of the 2026 Six Nations in Rome.

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2dESPN

Six Nations power rankings: England favourites? Ireland on the decline?

ESPN ranks all the Six Nations teams ahead of the tournament, which kicks off with France vs. Ireland this Thursday.

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4dSam Bruce

'That's a big call': World Rugby boss rejects rugby league assessment

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.

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66dTom Hamilton

Rugby World Cup draw: Pool-by-pool analysis as All Blacks-Wallabies headlines

The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.

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66dJames Regan

Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales, Australia vs. New Zealand - as it happened

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.

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67dESPN

2027 Rugby World Cup draw: How to watch, time

The Rugby World Cup draw is set to take place on Wednesday. Here's how to follow along.

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71dESPN

R360 league delays launch until 2028, cites need for more time

R360, the proposed breakaway league that was meant to revolutionise club rugby, has delayed its launch until 2028.

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74dJames Regan

England's Maro Itoje, Tom Curry named in World Rugby Team of the Year

England forwards Maro Itoje and Tom Curry have been named in World Rugby's Team of the Year, which is dominated by South Africa.

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75dTom Hamilton and James Regan

Overreactions: England are Six Nations favourites? Ireland in a rut?

It was the final big weekend of international rugby this year which saw England maintain their winning run and South Africa topple Ireland.

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76dPA

Scotland 56-0 Tonga: Hosts halt losing skid with comfortable victory

Gregor Townsend's side rounded off a disappointing autumn with an eight-try 56-0 win over ill-disciplined Tonga at Murrayfield.

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77dPA

England vs. Argentina: Steve Borthwick drills players to avoid Scotland fate

England have been drilling scenarios in training to prevent the type of Argentinian ambush that floored Scotland from unfolding at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.

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78dESPN

Scotland vs. Tonga: How to watch, kick-off time, latest news

Scotland host Tonga in Edinburgh on Sunday in their fourth and final Test of the autumn. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Six Nations Rugby

81dConnor O'Halloran

Nations Championship: How rugby's new north vs. south international tournament works

International rugby is going to look a little different next year with the introduction of the Nations Championship. Here's how it will work.

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80dTom Hamilton

Overreactions: Should England eye Six Nations title? Should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

Autumn Nations Series Week 3 saw England take down New Zealand and some controversial disciplinary decisions. Plus, should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

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81dESPN

World Rugby ranking permutations W4: Battle for sixth spot continues

The countdown to the draw for Rugby World Cup 2027 is on. We have all the permutations in the race for sixth spot and a place in the valuable top pot.

SA Rugby

82dESPN

SANZAAR, Six Nations launch Nations Championship in 2026

The northern and southern hemispheres will collide in 2026 in the new Nations Championship, which will see 12 teams from SANZAAR and the Six Nations clash across the globe.

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82dTom Hamilton

Nations Championship fixtures: England to visit South Africa in July opener

Rugby has a new international competition Nations Championship. Here's how it works and the full list of fixtures.

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83dPA

Scotland 24-33 Argentina: Hosts blow 21 point lead in loss to Pumas

Scotland were booed off at Murrayfield after botching a 21-0 lead in a remarkable 33-24 defeat at the hands of in-form Argentina on Saturday.

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89dTom Hamilton and Sam Bruce

Overreactions: England to beat All Blacks? Wales set for miserable autumn?

England stayed perfect, Wales suffered a familiar drubbing and Australia limped to another defeat. ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and Sam Bruce weigh in on this weekend's talking points.

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86dESPN

World Rugby ranking permutations W3: Crunch games in Edinburgh, Dublin

The countdown to the draw for Rugby World Cup 2027 is on. We have all the permutations in the race for sixth spot and a place in the valuable top pot.

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93dESPN

World Rugby ranking permutations W2: Battle for sixth spot continues

The countdown to the draw for Rugby World Cup 2027 is on. We have all the permutations in the race for sixth spot and a place in the valuable top pot.

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93dPA

Scotland vs. New Zealand: Townsend opts for Steyn over Van der Merwe

Gregor Townsend has opted for Kyle Steyn over Duhan van der Merwe as Jamie Ritchie and Zander Fagerson both miss out on Scotland's 23 for the clash with New Zealand at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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94dTom Hamilton

Scotland vs. New Zealand: Jordie Barrett ruled out for remainder of tour

The All Blacks have suffered a huge blow with Jordie Barrett ruled out of the rest of the autumn internationals with the injury he suffered in New Zealand's win over Ireland in Chicago on Saturday.

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93dESPN

Scotland vs. New Zealand: How to watch, kick off time, latest news

Scotland play New Zealand for the first time since 2022 on Saturday, with the hosts looking for their first ever win over the All Blacks. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match.

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Six Nations players to watch: Henry Pollock, Louis Rees-Zammit and other stars

Italy vs. Scotland, Six Nations: How to watch, kick-off time, TV channel, team news

Six Nations power rankings: England favourites? Ireland on the decline?

'That's a big call': World Rugby boss rejects rugby league assessment

Rugby World Cup draw: Pool-by-pool analysis as All Blacks-Wallabies headlines

Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales, Australia vs. New Zealand - as it happened

2027 Rugby World Cup draw: How to watch, time

R360 league delays launch until 2028, cites need for more time

England's Maro Itoje, Tom Curry named in World Rugby Team of the Year

Overreactions: England are Six Nations favourites? Ireland in a rut?

Scotland 56-0 Tonga: Hosts halt losing skid with comfortable victory

England vs. Argentina: Steve Borthwick drills players to avoid Scotland fate

Scotland vs. Tonga: How to watch, kick-off time, latest news

Nations Championship: How rugby's new north vs. south international tournament works

Overreactions: Should England eye Six Nations title? Should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

World Rugby ranking permutations W4: Battle for sixth spot continues

SANZAAR, Six Nations launch Nations Championship in 2026

Nations Championship fixtures: England to visit South Africa in July opener

Scotland 24-33 Argentina: Hosts blow 21 point lead in loss to Pumas

Overreactions: England to beat All Blacks? Wales set for miserable autumn?

World Rugby ranking permutations W3: Crunch games in Edinburgh, Dublin

World Rugby ranking permutations W2: Battle for sixth spot continues

Scotland vs. New Zealand: Townsend opts for Steyn over Van der Merwe

Scotland vs. New Zealand: Jordie Barrett ruled out for remainder of tour

Scotland vs. New Zealand: How to watch, kick off time, latest news

2026 Six Nations Table

2026 RankingsSix Nations

Six Nations
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	France	1	+22	5
2	England	0	0	0
3	Italy	0	0	0
4	Scotland	0	0	0
5	Wales	0	0	0
6	Ireland	1	-22	0