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RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings
RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings

The Rugby Football Union demands improvement from England head coach Steve Borthwick after their worst-ever Six Nations campaign.

Bristol duo Oghre and Grondona out for rest of season
Bristol duo Oghre and Grondona out for rest of season

Bristol's Gabriel Oghre and Benjamin Grondona will miss the rest of the season due to injuries as Fred Davies is signed on loan from Doncaster.

Sing returns as Red Roses rejig back three against Italy
Sing returns as Red Roses rejig back three against Italy

Emma Sing, Ellie Kildunne and Mia Venner comprise a new-look back-three combination for England's Women's Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.

French broadcaster hits back at Bath's TMO criticism
French broadcaster hits back at Bath's TMO criticism

French television broadcaster says the "video referee is the master of what he wants to see" in response to Bath boss Johann van Graan's TMO criticism.

Scotland's Ritchie to join Glasgow Warriors
Scotland's Ritchie to join Glasgow Warriors

Jamie Ritchie will return to Scotland this summer after agreeing to join Glasgow Warriors from Perpignan.

Scotland centre Harris to rejoin Newcastle
Scotland centre Harris to rejoin Newcastle

Scotland centre Chris Harris will return to Newcastle Red Bulls next season, the club where he started his professional career.

South Africa forward Lochner signs new Quins deal
South Africa forward Lochner signs new Quins deal

South African international forward Danelle Lochner signs a new contract with Premiership Women's Rugby side Harlequins.

Prem rugby 2026-27 season to begin on 25 September
Prem rugby 2026-27 season to begin on 25 September

The 2026-27 season of Prem rugby will start on Friday, 25 September with the final held on 19 June 2027.

No scars and a reset - how Ulster's fortunes changed
No scars and a reset - how Ulster's fortunes changed

Ulster back row Nick Timoney says a reset and having young players with "no scars" have helped change the fortunes of the Irish province.

Wales' rising star Aiono proud of Samoan heritage
Wales' rising star Aiono proud of Samoan heritage

Powerful teenage forward Jorja Aiono eyes Ireland after grasping her Six Nations opportunity with Wales.

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