The former North Sydney Bear will be a busy man for the next six months as he attempts to win a Super Rugby competition while preparing to become the new coach of the Wallabies.
Saracens score 13 tries in an 81-0 thrashing of Leicester Tigers to keep up the pressure on Gloucester-Hartpury at the top of the Premiership Women's table.
England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will miss the Calcutta Cup match against Scotland next weekend and is in danger of missing the entire Six Nations.
Bath hooker Dan Frost scores a hat-trick of tries as the Prem Cup holders demolish Sale 60-19 to boost their hopes of securing a play-off spot.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of England’s forthcoming pursuit of the triple crown and is a major doubt for the rest of the Six Nations tournament, while Steve Borthwick has fitness concerns over George Furbank and Ellis Genge as his team seek to end their Murrayfield hoodoo on Saturday.
ESPN's player ratings following England's 48-7 win over Wales on Saturday.
World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's seven-try thrashing of Wales and the lessons coach Steve Borthwick can learn from France.
Wales' 12th consecutive Six Nations loss in a run dating back to 2023 is more evidence of how far they have fallen.
France get the defence of their Under-20 Six Nations title off to a winning start by defeating Ireland 50-21.
Jamie George felt England delivered an explosive start to the Six Nations after sweeping aside Wales 48-7, in a victory that sets up a pivotal trip to Murrayfield.
Gloucester-Hartpury win at Sale Sharks while Bristol Bears and Trailfinders play out a thrilling draw.
Steve Borthwick has the pleasure of nit-picking through fine details after his England side swat aside Wales in their Six Nations opener.
England did not play all that well in thrashing Wales and it is hard to see how the visitors pull themselves out of the rut. England really didn’t play that well. Certainly, if the number of points left out there is any guide.
Wales captain Dewi Lake says his side let themselves and the Welsh public down following the 48-7 Six Nations defeat by England.
The Wales captain, Dewi Lake, has apologised to Welsh supporters for “letting them down” after his team’s comprehensive 48-7 defeat by England.
England showed their Six Nations title credentials with a dominant win over Wales on Saturday.
Henry Arundell scored a hat trick of tries as England launched their Six Nations title quest by overwhelming Wales 48-7 at Allianz Stadium.
England’s Ollie Chessum galloped through the middle of the field as Wales were outclassed and outgunned. 15) Freddie Steward Dropped the first two high balls that came his way, which is uncharacteristic for him, but grew into the game thereafter. Lovely basketball pass to Chessum.
Arguments for Gregor Townsend remaining as Scotland head coach are growing increasingly small after familiar failings lead to defeat in rainy Rome, writes Tom English.
No surprises here, not even a hint of one. England have had tougher training sessions in preparation for this Six Nations and by the end the scoreboard spoke for itself.
A remorseless England pile misery and points on Wales as they began their hunt for a first Six Nations title since 2020.
Exeter go to within a point of the top of Prem Rugby Cup Pool A by beating Bristol, while Harlequins claim a shock win in Pool B over Saracens.
Head coach Gregor Townsend insists he is still the man to lead Scotland despite a hugely dispiriting defeat by Italy in their Six Nations opener.
ESPN has live updates from Twickenham as England host Wales in round one of the Six Nations.
Pressure mounted on Gregor Townsend as Scotland suffered a disastrous Guinness Six Nations start by losing 18-15 to Italy in rain-lashed Rome.
They say the Six Nations is all about momentum and Scotland, again, find themselves sliding rapidly downhill. Passion and effort are guaranteed from any Italy team, but they were clinical and defended magnificently in Rome.
Scotland open their Six Nations campaign in miserable fashion, going down 18-15 to Italy in rain-soaked Rome.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says his side's humbling defeat by France on Thursday will be "for nothing" if they do not get a response against Italy next weekend.
Steve Tandy takes charge of his first Six Nations campaign with Wales hunting a first championship win since 2023.
The off-field politics are toxic, Wales are on a terrible run and England are flying, but everyone needs Saturday’s game to be competitive at Twickenham. Are you a Wales fan reading this on the train to London? If so, let’s huddle in tight and try to stay positive.
Wales travel to Twickenham and the usual tight finish does not seem likely. Can Steve Tandy turn expectations on their head?.
The stunning five-pointer scored by Wallaby Angus Bell has been seen around the world. But he is most proud of the new life he has built for himself in Belfast.
England produce a sensational second-half comeback to begin their Under-20 Six Nations campaign with a win in Northampton.
Leicester pile more misery on Newcastle's season with a 28-19 Prem Rugby Cup victory as coach Alan Dickens confirms he will leave the visitors this summer.
England A score eight tries in securing a convincing 52-14 win over an Ireland XV at Thomond Limerick.
Rugby coach and former player Paul Pook embarks on a symbolic Six Nations-inspired mental health campaign in freezing seas.
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens is to leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Lightning-fast attacker lines up at full-back against England insisting that his gridiron tilt will only help his rugby. The late, great Tom Petty wrote the song that, ultimately, defined Louis Rees-Zammit’s American football adventure.
Tom English previews a must-win match for Scotland, as the alternative does not bear thinking about.
Wales aim to give their beleaguered fans something to cheer in their Six Nations opener against England.
Sione Tuipulotu may not have played in Scotland's loss away to Italy two years ago, but he's under no illusions as to the scars that were left that day.
Expectations abound for Six Nations and Bath wing deserves another shot in the starting lineup to show his raw attributes. Optimism abounds about England’s Six Nations chances.
England kick off their Six Nations campaign against Wales on Saturday, looking to win the title for the first time in six years.
Jacob Stockdale says Ireland head coach Andy Farrell "pulled no punches" about his Ireland future and credits his "honesty" in approach.
England have suffered a major setback on the eve of their Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out with a hamstring injury, prompting a surprise recall for Tom Roebuck.
Wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is ruled out of England's Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday after suffering a leg injury in training.
England have suffered a blow on the eve of their Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales after Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was ruled out by a leg muscle injury.
In-game adverts made their UK television debut in Thursday night's Six Nations match between Ireland and France - to the irritation of many.
Travelling to Twickenham has provided Welsh fans with some magic memories over the years, but the landscape is different in 2026.
Ireland coach Andy Farrell questioned his players' intent following their performance against France on Thursday.
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says England centre Henry Slade could see out his career at Sandy Park after signing a new two-year contract.
Cornish Pirates launch a crowdfunder to help pay for the damage caused by last month's storms.
Ravaged Italy await a Scottish squad that has often underachieved while Ireland begin post-mortem after France humbling. If not now, then when? The stakes are never low in the Six Nations but for Scotland and Gregor Townsend the 2026 championship feels more loaded with significance than most.
A champion of Australian rugby believes his former club have shown similarities to his all-conquering 2011 side, but highlighted one area that must stay fit.
Cambridge Rugby Club say all players and staff have been paid in full and on time, after reports regarding the club's financial position.
Ireland face one of the most difficult periods of soul-searching under Andy Farrell after falling to a vastly superior France in Thursday's Six Nations opener.
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BBC Sport crunches the numbers to see if greater ambition in attack can secure England a Six Nations title.
To coincide with the start of his new podcast series, Gareth Rhys Owen looks at the role Louis Rees-Zammit is playing in the changing face of rugby in Wales.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has confirmed he had ruled himself out of contention for the New Zealand job, and gave thoughts on how the transitions of Les Kiss and Angus Crichton will work best.
Ireland's heavy defeat by France to open the Six Nations will only further press questions raised by a lacklustre autumn.
France issued a huge statement in their first game of the Six Nations with a 36-14 win over Ireland in Paris on Thursday.
Ireland endured a night to forget in Paris as reigning champions France launched their Six Nations title defence by romping to a 36-14 bonus-point victory.
The Six Nations is under way and already a couple of things are crystal clear. It is going to take a seriously good team to beat France in Paris in this year’s championship and watching them attack will be an absolute treat.
Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend insists he and his side have learned from their autumn failings before they start their Six Nations campaign in Rome on Saturday.
England lock Jonny Hill says he has not given up hope of adding to his 23 England caps once his stint playing in France with Racing 92 ends.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has given England a late injury scare before they start their Six Nations campaign against Wales on Saturday after pulling up in training.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is an injury doubt for England's Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday after the wing pulls up in training on Thursday.
Wales are huge underdogs on Saturday against England having not won a Six Nations game since March 2023.
Our Ask Me Anything team explore which countries have the best and worst track records across the tournament's history.
Six Nations referees have vowed to achieve "greater consistency" around officiating of foul play in this year's Championship after a spate of controversial incidents in the autumn.
Wales are considering drafting a new scrum coach after Duncan Jones was left needing surgery after an accidental collision in training.
Gregor Townsend has claimed reports he is to take over at Newcastle after the 2027 World Cup are an attempt to “disrupt” Scotland before the Six Nations.
Wales name Louis Rees-Zammit at full-back for their Six Nations opener against England at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on Saturday.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend plays down a report that he has agreed to take over at Newcastle Red Bulls after the World Cup.
The England legend discusses punditry, rugby sevens and the pride he felt while watching Joe Marler in The Traitors. Are you surprised at the complete turnaround in England’s results or did you see this coming?. I’m not at all surprised because I saw the team trending in the right direction.
Fixtures, kick-off times and how to watch live on the BBC as England seek to regain the U20 Six Nations championship.
Duhan van der Merwe, Darcy Graham and Blair Kinghorn are left out of Scotland's side for the Six Nations opener against Italy.
England have the squad depth, but France have a returning hero and hosting duties for the potentially decisive finale. What are you most looking forward to? Let’s hope it stops raining at some stage.
Teams rarely get excited about winning or losing pre-season trial games. But there’s one aspect of the Waratahs’ two wins that will have coaches smiling.
Injury-hit Ireland face the unenviable task of trying to stop returning captain Antoine Dupont and France in Thursday's Six Nations opener in Paris.
Harry Wilson says Super Rugby Pacific must entertain in a crowded sporting marketplace in Australia, but he doesn't believe its law variations are hurting the Wallabies when it comes to Test rugby.
If Les Bleus click, the results could be spectacular against a much-altered Ireland with umpteen questions to answer. The Six Nations is kicking off on a Thursday this year to avoid a direct clash with the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
It has been eight years since Ireland's last Six Nations win in Paris, but how many of Joe Schmidt's team can you name?.
Wales eye another upset against England in their U20 Six Nations opener in Northampton.
As the Six Nations Championship kicks off, a nation that bestrode the game in the 1960s and 70s is struggling to compete.
The local authority where Ospreys play start legal action against Cardiff owners the WRU and Y11, who currently own Ospreys.
Top-end tickets for the inaugural Nations Championship final at Twickenham will cost £280 as part of a weekend billed as the “Glastonbury of Rugby”, the Guardian can reveal.
Our Ask Me Anything team explain how fixtures are decided for the Six Nations.
Scotland players tell BBC Sport their mental health suffered after they were told their contracts would end following the World Cup.
Exeter's England centre Henry Slade signs a new contract with the Prem club.
Flanker Josh Macleod says he feels a unity in the Wales camp that he has never experienced before and they are ready to stand together against England.
Ellis Genge believes bookmakers' odds and recent results do not reflect Wales' threat to England in Saturday's Six Nations game at Twickenham.
Test your memory of the 2025 Six Nations with BBC Sport's quiz.
Harlequins inside centre Sean Kerr signs his first senior deal at the Prem club.
ITV will screen in-game commercials for the first time during the Six Nations Championship opener between France and Ireland at Stade de France on Thursday night.
Langdon becomes the latest Northampton Saints player to sign a new contract with the Prem leaders.
It is a matter of when, not if, Gregor Brown becomes a cornerstone of Scotland's forward pack, writes Tom English.
The world's oldest rugby tournament is the stage for a clutch of young stars to make their name.
