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Maggie Alphonsi 'very disappointed' by punishment for RFU council member Matthew Smith over sexist social media post
Jun 27, 2026

Maggie Alphonsi 'very disappointed' by punishment for RFU council member Matthew Smith over sexist social media post

Former England international Maggie Alphonsi has criticised the punishment given to Rugby Football Union council member Matthew Smith for posting disc...

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Six Nations 2026: Men's fixtures, schedule, dates, Calcutta Cup and more as France defend championship title
Jun 27, 2026

Six Nations 2026: Men's fixtures, schedule, dates, Calcutta Cup and more as France defend championship 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. Franc...

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Courtney Lawes to join Sale Sharks as he states his England ambition: 'I'm officially coming out of international retirement!'
Jun 27, 2026

Courtney Lawes to join Sale Sharks as he states his England ambition: 'I'm officially coming out of international retirement!'

This was supposed to be where Courtney Lawes ended his 20-year playing career.We sit in the April sunshine on the balcony of the home he and his famil...

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Gallagher Prem: Defending champions Bath book home semi-final as Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers progress
Jun 27, 2026

Gallagher Prem: Defending champions Bath book home semi-final as Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers progress

Bath secured home advantage in the Gallagher Prem play-offs after beating Leicester 24-22 at a rainswept Recreation Ground.The reigning champions with...

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Eddie Jones banned for four matches by Japan RFU for 'verbal abuse' towards officials during U23 tour of Australia
Jun 27, 2026

Eddie Jones banned for four matches by Japan RFU for 'verbal abuse' towards officials during U23 tour of Australia

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has been handed a six-week ban and had his salary docked for directing "verbal abuse" towards officials during an U23s' t...

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England vs Wales: John Mitchell raises bar of expectation for Red Roses after flawless Women's Six Nations start
Jun 27, 2026

England vs Wales: John Mitchell raises bar of expectation for Red Roses after flawless Women's Six Nations start

England head coach John Mitchell says the Red Roses' clash with Wales is all about raising their game, as his side look to build on a dominant start t...

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France 35-19 England: Benhard Janse van Rensburg makes debut for uncapped XV as costly errors lead to defeat
Jun 27, 2026

France 35-19 England: Benhard Janse van Rensburg makes debut for uncapped XV as costly errors lead to defeat

Benhard Janse van Rensburg’s hopes of a try-scoring England debut were dashed by fumbling hands as France emerged conclusive 35-19 winners in their no...

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England 62-24 Wales: Red Roses stay perfect in Six Nations with 10-try romp at sold-out Ashton Gate
Jun 27, 2026

England 62-24 Wales: Red Roses stay perfect in Six Nations with 10-try romp at sold-out Ashton Gate

Meg Jones and Marlie Packer both scored twice as world champions England ran in 10 tries in a 62-24 Women's Six Nations demolition of Wales.Maddie Fea...

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Will British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje says 'it's about exploring new opportunities'
Jun 27, 2026

Will British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje says 'it's about exploring new opportunities'

Will the British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje admits there is "scope" to play games against Les Bleus in the future.The Britis...

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Women's Six Nations 2026: Fixtures, results, schedule, dates and more as England clinch another championship title
Jun 27, 2026

Women's Six Nations 2026: Fixtures, results, schedule, dates and more as England clinch another championship title

All the results for the 2026 Women's Six Nations as England defended their title against France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.Saturday April 11S...

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