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Newcastle

Rampant Exeter race to bonus-point win at rock-bottom Newcastle

Exeter scored five first-half tries to claim a 38-14 Gallagher Prem win over Newcastle at Kingston Park.

England

RFU boss: Not appropriate to discuss Borthwick future, no Farrell talks

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has suggested Steve Borthwick will have the summer to inspire a response to England's worst ever Six Nations.

Rugby Union

Red Roses announce squad for Women's Six Nations

England Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has named seven uncapped players in his 38-player squad ahead of the Women's Six Nations.

Northampton

Northampton edge past bottom side Newcastle to go top

Northampton returned to the top of the Gallagher Prem table despite a disjointed display in a narrow 28-27 victory over battling bottom side Newcastle.

Rugby Union

Bath hand Saracens nine-try thrashing

Gallagher Prem champions Bath left no doubt about their appetite for another title at the Rec to regain top spot.

Scotland

Hogg released without charge after arrest over 'breaching non-harassment order'

Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been released without charge after being arrested over an alleged breach of a non-harassment order.

England

2027 Men's Six Nations to start with Ireland vs England

The 2027 Men's Six Nations will begin with a clash between Ireland and England in Dublin.

Ireland

Ireland hand contract extensions to Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park, Van der Flier

The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced contract extensions for Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier as they look to build towards the Rugby World Cup 2027.

Six Nations 2026

Six Nations entertained - but what now for England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales?

It is being touted as the most entertaining Six Nations ever, and looking at the pre-tournament script compared to the end credits, you can see just why.

England

Jones: England would be foolhardy to sack Borthwick

Former England head coach Eddie Jones believes sacking Steve Borthwick would be "foolhardy" despite a poor Guinness Six Nations campaign.

England

Greenwood: Borthwick will stay but question marks remain

Former World Cup winner Will Greenwood says he expects England to stick with head coach Steve Borthwick despite a shocking Six Nations campaign.

England

Itoje says England are 'going places' as Borthwick defiant on future

Maro Itoje insists England are "going places" despite enduring their worst Six Nations campaign.

England

Men's Six Nations 2026: All results as France defend title

All the fixtures and schedule for the 2026 Men's Six Nations as France defended their title against England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy.

Scotland

Ireland beat Scotland to claim Triple Crown but fall short in Six Nations title quest

Ireland were denied the Six Nations championship despite a 43-21 victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, a result which secured the Triple Crown.

Rugby Union

Six Nations trophy damaged by fire, to be replaced for 2027

The Six Nations championship trophy has sustained fire damage and will be replaced for 2027.