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England face prop shortage as Opoku-Fordjour ruled out of Six Nations
England face prop shortage as Opoku-Fordjour ruled out of Six Nations

England's front-row stocks take a hit as prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is ruled out of the Six Nations with a shoulder injury.

Robertson sacking marks another slip from the summit for All Blacks
Robertson sacking marks another slip from the summit for All Blacks

Scott Robertson's sacking is just the most high-profile symptom of a deeper malaise in New Zealand rugby union.

Bristol back row Mata signs one-year extension
Bristol back row Mata signs one-year extension

Bristol number eight Viliame Mata signs a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2027.

Princess of Wales hosts World Cup winners England
Princess of Wales hosts World Cup winners England

The Princess of Wales hosts England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September.

New Zealand sack 'gutted' head coach Robertson
New Zealand sack 'gutted' head coach Robertson

Scott Robertson is sacked as head coach of New Zealand after two years in charge of the All Blacks, following an internal review of the 2025 season.

Lawrence back as Bath name strong side for Edinburgh
Lawrence back as Bath name strong side for Edinburgh

England internationals Ollie Lawrence, Sam Underhill and Guy Pepper return to the Bath line-up to face Edinburgh.

'Ultimate honour' - King named Ireland captain after fearing career was over
'Ultimate honour' - King named Ireland captain after fearing career was over

Erin King says being named Ireland captain before the Women's Six Nations is the "ultimate honour" after fearing her Test career was over during an injury lay-off.

Lam's Bristol ready for 'historic' Bordeaux game
Lam's Bristol ready for 'historic' Bordeaux game

Bristol Bears are in a "historic" situation as they face Bordeaux Begles in the Champions Cup, with a top-seed knockout spot at stake.

Sale sign Wales prop Francis from next season
Sale sign Wales prop Francis from next season

Sale Sharks sign Wales international Tomas Francis on a two-year deal from the start of next season.

Scarlets want Wales' Hawkins to settle at centre
Scarlets want Wales' Hawkins to settle at centre

Scarlets intend to allow Wales centre Joe Hawkins to focus on his midfield role after the return from injury of Sam Costelow.

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