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Argentina make pitch to host 2035 Rugby World Cup
Argentina make pitch to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

Argentina is pressing forward with a bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, which would take the event to South America for the first time.

England delivered fan-friendly style - Atkinson
England delivered fan-friendly style - Atkinson

England centre Seb Atkinson hopes his games for England during the Six Nations were the start of his international journey.

Saints' Dowson counts cost of physical Six Nations
Saints' Dowson counts cost of physical Six Nations

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson is counting the cost of a physical Six Nations tournament as they prepare to return to league action this weekend.

'Bielle-Biarrey's pace spooked me' - Chessum on intercept try finish
'Bielle-Biarrey's pace spooked me' - Chessum on intercept try finish

England back row Ollie Chessum says the fear of being run down by Louis Bielle Biarrey prevented him from running in an intercept closer to the post in defeat by France.

Ex-Scotland captain Hogg arrested again for breaching non-harassment order
Ex-Scotland captain Hogg arrested again for breaching non-harassment order

The 33-year-old was interviewed after a complaint that he had breached a non-harassment order about contact with his ex-wife.

Nine uncapped players for Ireland but Costigan out
Nine uncapped players for Ireland but Costigan out

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand names nine uncapped players in his Women's Six Nations squad but he is without key winger Amee-Leigh Costigan.

Nine uncapped in Scotland women training squad
Nine uncapped in Scotland women training squad

New head coach Sione Fukofuka has names nine uncapped players in Scotland's Women's Six Nations training squad.

Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament?
Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament?

BBC Sport pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton picks for their teams of the tournament for the 2026 Six Nations.

How England 'threw away' chance at famous win
How England 'threw away' chance at famous win

BBC Sport pundits Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay look at how England's lack of discipline in the final minutes of both halves led to England's 48-46 defeat to France on Six Nations Super Saturday at the Stade de France.

How the Welsh forwards stepped up this Six Nations
How the Welsh forwards stepped up this Six Nations

BBC Sport pundit Sam Warburton analyses how Wales have made their "powerful" forward pack the foundation of their attack over the course of the 2026 Six Nations.

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Previous Winners...

YEAR WINNER
2019 South Africa
2015 New Zealand
2011 New Zealand
2007 South Africa
2003 England
1999 Australia

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