

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.
Ireland coach Andy Farrell questioned his players' intent following their performance against France on Thursday.
France and Ireland kicked off the 2026 Six Nations, but why did the tournament start on a Thursday this year?
Ireland endured a punishing night in Paris as reigning champions France launched their Six Nations title defence by romping to a 36-14 bonus-point victory.
Ireland endured a night to forget in Paris as reigning champions France launched their Six Nations title defence by romping to a 36-14 bonus-point victory.
France issued a huge statement in their first game of the Six Nations with a 36-14 win over Ireland in Paris on Thursday.
ESPN ranks all the Six Nations teams ahead of the tournament, which kicks off with France vs. Ireland this Thursday.
Everything you need to know ahead of France's Six Nations opener against Ireland in Paris on Thursday, Feb. 5.
France prop Uini Atonio is in hospital after suffering a cardiac event that will end his rugby career, Top 14 side La Rochelle have confirmed.
As Australian rugby basks in the glow of Angus Crichton's signature, the game was served yet another reminder of the growing threat of French rugby with the naming of Les Bleus' Six Nations squad.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.
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.
The Rugby World Cup draw is set to take place on Wednesday. Here's how to follow along.
R360, the proposed breakaway league that was meant to revolutionise club rugby, has delayed its launch until 2028.
England forwards Maro Itoje and Tom Curry have been named in World Rugby's Team of the Year, which is dominated by South Africa.
It was the final big weekend of international rugby this year which saw England maintain their winning run and South Africa topple Ireland.
They will go down as statistically the worst Wallabies lineup in history following a tour to forget after they succumbed to their tenth loss of the year and soundly beaten by France.
France host Australia on Saturday with the visitors looking for their first win on their northern hemisphere tour. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the match.
The Wallabies capitulated against France, falling 48-33 and with it succumbing to their worst Spring Tour in 67 years.
International rugby is going to look a little different next year with the introduction of the Nations Championship. Here's how it will work.
Autumn Nations Series Week 3 saw England take down New Zealand and some controversial disciplinary decisions. Plus, should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?






