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A three panel image of Gregor Townsend, Blair Kinghorn and Finn Russell
Louis Chapman Coombe 04 Feb 2026

Scotland predicted team v Italy: Gregor Townsend facing ‘stick or twist’ decision amid the need to ‘become serious contenders’

Our take on how Scotland will line up this weekend against Italy.
Features
A two layered image of Curtis Langdon (right) and Gianni Lombard (left)
Louis Chapman Coombe 04 Feb 2026

Rugby Transfers: Sharks make double signing, England international commits to PREM side and Ulster draft in Irish-qualified forward

A wrap up of the latest rugby transfer and contract news from England, South Africa and Ulster.
Features
A two panel image of Antoine Dupont (left) and Jamison Gibson-Parl (right)
Louis Chapman Coombe 04 Feb 2026

France v Ireland prediction: Les Bleus to ‘kick off with a bang’ as ‘Paris factor’ drives Antoine Dupont’s men to statement victory

Our in-depth prediction ahead of tomorrow's Six Nations opener between France and Ireland.
Features
Exclusive: World Rugby clear up red card ‘confusion’ ahead of 2026 Six Nations
Jared Wright 04 Feb 2026

Exclusive: World Rugby clear up red card ‘confusion’ ahead of 2026 Six Nations

World Rugby have made a change to provide more clarity and consistency ahead of the Six Nations.

Six Nations
Super Rugby law trials judged as the south risks taking sport down ‘slippery slope’ despite ending the ‘bane’ of the game
Colin Newboult 03 Feb 2026

Super Rugby law trials judged as the south risks taking sport down ‘slippery slope’ despite ending the ‘bane’ of the game

We delve in Super Rugby Pacific's law amendments for 2026 and whether they will be a success.

Super Rugby
Loose Pass: The 63-year trend ‘settled’ England can buck this Six Nations and our ‘obsession’ with speeding the game up
Danny Stephens 03 Feb 2026

Loose Pass: The 63-year trend ‘settled’ England can buck this Six Nations and our ‘obsession’ with speeding the game up

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Loose Pass
Ireland team: Five takeaways as Andy Farrell backs Sam Prendergast to ‘shoot the lights out’ and plots ‘brilliant comeback story’
Liam Heagney 03 Feb 2026

Ireland team: Five takeaways as Andy Farrell backs Sam Prendergast to ‘shoot the lights out’ and plots ‘brilliant comeback story’

Following Ireland’s announcement of their 23-man squad to face France on Thursday in the Six Nations, here are our five key takeaways from Andy Farrell’s selection.

Ireland
Ireland team: Winners and losers as Sam Prendergast set for ‘maturity test’ while ‘most prolific’ wing returns
Jack Tunney 03 Feb 2026

Ireland team: Winners and losers as Sam Prendergast set for ‘maturity test’ while ‘most prolific’ wing returns

Head coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland XV to take on France in Paris on Thursday.

Ireland
Six Nations prediction: Fabien Galthie’s ‘calculated gamble’ to pay off as France claim consecutive titles
James While 02 Feb 2026

Six Nations prediction: Fabien Galthie’s ‘calculated gamble’ to pay off as France claim consecutive titles

Last up in our set of previews ahead of the 2026 Six Nations, we examine the prospects of last year’s champions, Fabien Galthié's France.

France
England team: Five takeaways as Steve Borthwick decides ‘very positive thing’ and issues ‘watch out, Wales’ warning with ‘electrifying’ pick
Liam Heagney 02 Feb 2026

England team: Five takeaways as Steve Borthwick decides ‘very positive thing’ and issues ‘watch out, Wales’ warning with ‘electrifying’ pick

Following England’s announcement of their 23-man squad to face Wales on Saturday in the Six Nations, here are our five key takeaways from Steve Borthwick’s selection.

England
England team: Winners and losers as Steve Borthwick’s ‘bold’ decision to include ‘frightening trio’ could light up Six Nations
Colin Newboult 02 Feb 2026

England team: Winners and losers as Steve Borthwick’s ‘bold’ decision to include ‘frightening trio’ could light up Six Nations

Our winners and losers after the England team was named for this weekend's Six Nations clash against Wales.

England
Law discussion: Junior Springbok leaves Warrick Gelant red-faced, but did the referee make the right call?
Jared Wright 02 Feb 2026

Law discussion: Junior Springbok leaves Warrick Gelant red-faced, but did the referee make the right call?

Was referee Christopher Allison correct in his decision to award a try to the Sharks off the back of Warrick Gelant's error?

United Rugby Championship
Six Nations prediction: Wales to focus on ‘laying foundations’ as Steve Tandy’s side come in amid backdrop of ‘existential crisis’
Louis Chapman Coombe 02 Feb 2026

Six Nations prediction: Wales to focus on ‘laying foundations’ as Steve Tandy’s side come in amid backdrop of ‘existential crisis’

Planet Rugby previews Wales' prospects ahead of this year's Six Nations Championship.

Wales
Who’s hot and who’s not: Depleted Glasgow flex depth as Sharks go back-to-back while rugby rocked by ‘awful’ Uini Atonio news
Adam Kyriacou 02 Feb 2026

Who’s hot and who’s not: Depleted Glasgow flex depth as Sharks go back-to-back while rugby rocked by ‘awful’ Uini Atonio news

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Who's hot and who's not
Six Nations prediction: England to ‘come up short’ as Steve Borthwick’s ‘hunters’ battle France for glory
Alex Spink 02 Feb 2026

Six Nations prediction: England to ‘come up short’ as Steve Borthwick’s ‘hunters’ battle France for glory

Next up in our set of previews ahead of the 2026 Six Nations we examine the prospects of last year's runners-up, Steve Borthwick's England.

England
Six Nations prediction: Ireland face ‘fascinating test’ of Andy Farrell’s coaching as ‘brutal schedule’ designed to see them ‘limping into March’
Liam Heagney 01 Feb 2026

Six Nations prediction: Ireland face ‘fascinating test’ of Andy Farrell’s coaching as ‘brutal schedule’ designed to see them ‘limping into March’

Next up in our set of previews ahead of the 2026 Six Nations, we examine the prospects of last year’s third-placed finishers, Andy Farrell’s Ireland.

Ireland
Six Nations prediction: Gregor Townsend’s job risks becoming ‘untenable’ as Scotland set for another failure
Colin Newboult 01 Feb 2026

Six Nations prediction: Gregor Townsend’s job risks becoming ‘untenable’ as Scotland set for another failure

Planet Rugby previews Scotland's prospects ahead of this year's Six Nations Championship.

Scotland
Six Nations prediction: Italy to ‘replicate highest-ever finish’ despite challenging fixture list
Jared Wright 01 Feb 2026

Six Nations prediction: Italy to ‘replicate highest-ever finish’ despite challenging fixture list

Planet Rugby previews Italy's prospects ahead of this year's Six Nations Championship.

Italy
Ulster v Cardiff: Five takeaways as hosts go ‘into the big time’ despite ‘leaving points out’ on the pitch in ‘frustrating’ affair
Louis Chapman Coombe 01 Feb 2026

Ulster v Cardiff: Five takeaways as hosts go ‘into the big time’ despite ‘leaving points out’ on the pitch in ‘frustrating’ affair

Our key takeaways from Ulster's gritty win over Cardiff in the URC.

United Rugby Championship
Sharks v Stormers: Winners and losers as ‘brainfart of epic proportion’ proves costly while Rassie Erasmus ‘left smiling from ear to ear’ with scrum-half cohort
Louis Chapman Coombe 01 Feb 2026

Sharks v Stormers: Winners and losers as ‘brainfart of epic proportion’ proves costly while Rassie Erasmus ‘left smiling from ear to ear’ with scrum-half cohort

Our winners and losers from the Sharks' win over the Stormers.

United Rugby Championship
Leinster v Edinburgh: Five takeaways as Rieko Ioane ‘no Jordie Barrett’ but RG Snyman ‘steps up’ at the key moments
Colin Newboult 31 Jan 2026

Leinster v Edinburgh: Five takeaways as Rieko Ioane ‘no Jordie Barrett’ but RG Snyman ‘steps up’ at the key moments

Planet Rugby's five takeaways following Leinster's victory over Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship
Edinburgh player ratings v Leinster: Duhan van der Merwe ‘blows hot and cold’ under ‘intense spotlight’ while bench cannot ‘get over the line’
Louis Chapman Coombe 31 Jan 2026

Edinburgh player ratings v Leinster: Duhan van der Merwe ‘blows hot and cold’ under ‘intense spotlight’ while bench cannot ‘get over the line’

Our Edinburgh player ratings from their URC defeat to Leinster.

Edinburgh
Sharks v Stormers: Five takeaways as the ‘Durban bounce’ continues under ‘full attention’ skipper and ‘smart rookie’
Liam Heagney 31 Jan 2026

Sharks v Stormers: Five takeaways as the ‘Durban bounce’ continues under ‘full attention’ skipper and ‘smart rookie’

Following a 36-24 victory for the Sharks over the Stormers in their United Rugby Championship derby fixture, here are our five takeaways from Kings Park.

United Rugby Championship
Stormers player ratings: Underrated ‘powerhouse’ sets the physical tone but Springboks star puts them ‘under pressure’
Colin Newboult 31 Jan 2026

Stormers player ratings: Underrated ‘powerhouse’ sets the physical tone but Springboks star puts them ‘under pressure’

Stormers player ratings following their defeat to the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship.

Stormers
Sharks player ratings: Andre Esterhuizen ‘relishing’ captaincy as Junior Springboks star stuns Stormers to complete famous double
Jared Wright 31 Jan 2026

Sharks player ratings: Andre Esterhuizen ‘relishing’ captaincy as Junior Springboks star stuns Stormers to complete famous double

Sharks player ratings from their 36-24 victory over the Stormers in Durban.

Sharks
Lions v Bulls: Five takeaways as Handre Pollard ‘orchestrates’ brutal homage to Heyneke Meyer era in Jukskei battering
Jared Wright 31 Jan 2026

Lions v Bulls: Five takeaways as Handre Pollard ‘orchestrates’ brutal homage to Heyneke Meyer era in Jukskei battering

Five takeways as the Bulls bossed the Jukskei derby.

United Rugby Championship
Bulls player ratings: Several stars ‘return to form’ as the ‘unluckiest Springbok’ tears Lions apart
Colin Newboult 31 Jan 2026

Bulls player ratings: Several stars ‘return to form’ as the ‘unluckiest Springbok’ tears Lions apart

Bulls player ratings following their dominant victory over the Lions in the United Rugby Championship.

Bulls
Glasgow v Munster: Five takeaways as comeback quashed in final minutes with diminished Warriors defying ‘international argument’
Jack Tunney 30 Jan 2026

Glasgow v Munster: Five takeaways as comeback quashed in final minutes with diminished Warriors defying ‘international argument’

Following a 31-22 victory for Glasgow Warriors over Munster in the United Rugby Championship on Friday, here's our five takeaways from the game.

United Rugby Championship
Glasgow v Munster: Winners and losers as ‘outstanding’ Warriors and lock with ‘bright future’ lauded on ‘concerning night’ for Clayton McMillan
Adam Kyriacou 30 Jan 2026

Glasgow v Munster: Winners and losers as ‘outstanding’ Warriors and lock with ‘bright future’ lauded on ‘concerning night’ for Clayton McMillan

Following Glasgow Warriors' 31-22 win over Munster at Scotstoun, here are our key winners and losers from the United Rugby Championship match.

United Rugby Championship
England’s evolution: Henry Pollock one of three stars ‘at the heart’ of ’embracing chaos’ in tournament-deciding period
James While 30 Jan 2026

England’s evolution: Henry Pollock one of three stars ‘at the heart’ of ’embracing chaos’ in tournament-deciding period

Test rugby no longer gets won in the opening exchanges when everyone is fresh and full of shape. The decisive phase, as all data confirms, sits squarely in the middle.

England
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Henry Slade in action for Exeter in 2025/26

England star Henry Slade makes ‘easy decision’ on future as ‘exciting time for the club’ heralded

04 Feb 2026
World Cup winner praises 'camaraderie' following Maro Itoje's loss as Ireland legend highlights progress from 'rugby playing machines'

World Cup winner praises ‘camaraderie’ following Maro Itoje’s loss as Ireland legend highlights progress from ‘rugby playing machines’

04 Feb 2026
A three panel image of Gregor Townsend, Blair Kinghorn and Finn Russell

Scotland predicted team v Italy: Gregor Townsend facing ‘stick or twist’ decision amid the need to ‘become serious contenders’

04 Feb 2026
World Rugby rankings and an image of England captain Maro Itoje.

World Rugby rankings: England could plummet as top 10 shake-up on the cards in round one of the Six Nations

04 Feb 2026
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus and World Rugby chair Brett Robinson (inset).

Ex-Irish ref boss ‘agrees’ with Rassie Erasmus on new law trials as Springboks become biggest threat to World Rugby

04 Feb 2026
Editor's Picks
Stafford McDowall led an impressive Glasgow Warriors side to victory.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Depleted Glasgow flex depth as Sharks go back-to-back while rugby rocked by ‘awful’ Uini Atonio news

02 Feb 2026
England head coach Steve Borthwick, fly-half George Ford and hooker Jamie George.

Six Nations prediction: England to ‘come up short’ as Steve Borthwick’s ‘hunters’ battle France for glory

02 Feb 2026
two layer image of Andy Farrell and Caelan Doris

Six Nations prediction: Ireland face ‘fascinating test’ of Andy Farrell’s coaching as ‘brutal schedule’ designed to see them ‘limping into March’

01 Feb 2026
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (left), fly-half Finn Russell (middle) and rising star Freddy Douglas (right).

Six Nations prediction: Gregor Townsend’s job risks becoming ‘untenable’ as Scotland set for another failure

01 Feb 2026

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World Cup winner praises 'camaraderie' following Maro Itoje's loss as Ireland legend highlights progress from 'rugby playing machines'

World Cup winner praises ‘camaraderie’ following Maro Itoje’s loss as Ireland legend highlights progress from ‘rugby playing machines’

04 Feb 2026
A three panel image of Gregor Townsend, Blair Kinghorn and Finn Russell

Scotland predicted team v Italy: Gregor Townsend facing ‘stick or twist’ decision amid the need to ‘become serious contenders’

04 Feb 2026
World Rugby rankings and an image of England captain Maro Itoje.

World Rugby rankings: England could plummet as top 10 shake-up on the cards in round one of the Six Nations

04 Feb 2026
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus and World Rugby chair Brett Robinson (inset).

Ex-Irish ref boss ‘agrees’ with Rassie Erasmus on new law trials as Springboks become biggest threat to World Rugby

04 Feb 2026
Ireland dejected after Springboks loss and former wing Andrew Trimble (inset).

Ex-Ireland star wants Andy Farrell’s side to be ‘hated by South Africa and New Zealand’, it is a ‘badge of honour’

04 Feb 2026

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