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Can unfancied Scots be Six Nations contenders?
Can unfancied Scots be Six Nations contenders?

Captain Sione Tuipulotu says Scotland must believe they can win the 2026 Six Nations, despite low expectations following a difficult autumn.

England lock Ward pregnant with second child
England lock Ward pregnant with second child

England World Cup winner Abbie Ward announces she is pregnant with her second child.

Cal-fouri, a lesser-spotted law & Russell v the Shed - Prem talking points
Cal-fouri, a lesser-spotted law & Russell v the Shed - Prem talking points

Noah Caluori's teenage kicks continue as Finn Russell asks for quiet and Tommy Freeman and Henry Pollock benefit from an obscure corner of the law book.

Ireland injury list 'larger than normal' - Farrell
Ireland injury list 'larger than normal' - Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he hopes the Six Nations will be a "good experience" for the more untested players in his squad as he admitted his injury list is a "bit larger than normal".

What Six Nations rivals think about struggling Wales
What Six Nations rivals think about struggling Wales

The coaches and captains met in Edinburgh for the official launch of the 2026 Six Nations.

How family grief made Hamer-Webb pick Wales
How family grief made Hamer-Webb pick Wales

Uncapped Gabriel Hamer-Webb reveals how his Cardiff-born mother urged him to pick Wales over England for his international future.

Baxter backs Exeter after Bristol home defeat
Baxter backs Exeter after Bristol home defeat

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side's Prem play-off hopes are far from over despite their 8-3 loss at home to Bristol.

Brennan added to France squad for Ireland opener
Brennan added to France squad for Ireland opener

Dublin-born Joshua Brennan is called into the France squad for their Six Nations opener against Ireland in Paris on 5 February.

'We are not in freefall', says Sale boss Sanderson
'We are not in freefall', says Sale boss Sanderson

Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson accepts that hopes of a top-four Prem spot are over after defeat by Northampton Saints.

Northampton back on top after thrilling win at Sale
Northampton back on top after thrilling win at Sale

Northampton Saints score seven tries to win 43-29 at Sale Sharks to go back to the top of The Prem.

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