Ireland's Jansen ruled out of Fiji and Bok games
Sean Jansen is ruled out of the remainder of Ireland's Nations Championship campaign with a knee injury, further depleting head coach Andy Farrell's options at number eight.
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9th November 2026
‘We have to be better’: Kiss says Wallabies defence a priority after third straight rout
The Wallabies conceded over 40 points for a third straight Test match, in a record defeat to England. Coach Les Kiss says it’s not good enough.
England make massive step up in Australia victory
In his latest column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on an impressive win for Steve Borthwick's side against Australia in the Nations Championship.
Wales should make fly-half change - Shanklin
Former Wales centre Tom Shanklin says he would bring in fly-half Dan Edwards for the Nations Championship match against New Zealand.
Smiling Rees-Zammit has no fear of All Blacks
Wing Louis Rees-Zammit feels confident and looks sharp ahead of Wales' Nations Championship meeting with New Zealand.
Latest Wallabies capitulation provides no answer to lingering Australian problem
The heavy defeat to England at Twickenham has left coach Les Kiss still searching for a solution to his side’s ongoing conundrum at No 10 . If you thought that Albus Dumbledore had trouble filling the Defence Against the Dark Arts post at Hogwarts, spare a thought for Les Kiss who is the latest Wallabies coach desperate for a solution at fly-half.
The Wallabies are in freefall, and it’s difficult to see how things improve
Les Kiss’s side was lucky to avoid a cricket score in the defeat to England after several selection decisions backfired badly. This weekend’s Test against Scotland looms as crucial.
Pollock pulse check taunts Australia
England star Henry Pollock's pulse check try celebration taunts Australia at Twickenham.
Bell punished for hip-drop tackle
Wallabies prop Angus Bell is punished for a hip-drop tackle against England.
Woeful Wallabies sink to new Twickenham low with no set-piece and no swagger
Australia continue to struggle to find identity and a top-class fly-half a year before they host the World Cup.
‘Lucky to have him’: Maro Itoje backs Borthwick after England triumph
Maro Itoje, the England captain, has reiterated his squad’s full support for the head coach, Steve Borthwick, after the home side’s resounding 45-22 victory against Australia at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.
Steve Borthwick’s England channel their rage to resemble finished article
With his team rampant in their demolition of Australia, the head coach’s work seems to be paying dividends. So this is what they have been building behind Twickenham’s big black gates.
Feyi-Waboso burns bright as England energy endorses Borthwick
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's blistering first half display provides England fans with a glimpse of what could be in a much-needed statement of faith in coach Steve Borthwick.
Spencer completes Wallabies drubbing
England's Ben Spencer completes a Wallabies drubbing at Twickenham.
The Wallabies have the talent. But something is going badly wrong
After another humiliating defeat, the Wallabies look a long way from putting together the team capable of delivering a home World Cup masterpiece.
‘Too little too late’: Wallabies woes continues as England issue World Cup warning
Henry Pollock came off the bench to score two of England’s seven tries as they overwhelmed Australia 45-22 at Twickenham on Sunday to ease the pressure on coach Steve Borthwick.
‘Didn’t fire a shot’: Woeful Wallabies smashed by England in record rout
There was to be no repeat of the Wallabies’ recent heroics in Twickenham – only embarrassment.
Henry Pollock powers seven-try England to crushing victory against Australia
England had promised to do their talking on the field and so it came to pass. After a turbulent few days, this result was certainly a thumping riposte to newspaper reports that all is not well within the court of Steve Borthwick.
England swat aside Wallabies to back up Borthwick
England provide emphatic on-pitch backing for head coach Steve Borthwick as they swat aside a listless Australia at Allianz Stadium.
8th November 2026
Why Wales have a lot to prove despite beating Japan
BBC Sport Wales analyses what went right and wrong for Wales in their uninspiring 28-21 win against Japan.
Big in Japan: Nawaqanitawase impressing new teammates in first week
Mark Nawaqanitawase’s leadership qualities and positivity are already clear to see, according to Panasonic Wild Knights attack coach Berrick Barnes.
‘Absolute freak’ open to bombshell code switch as reports of possible $800k move emerge
Sydney Roosters premiership player Sam Walker is reportedly open to a code switch with an eye on representing the Wallabies at next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Arise, Sir Kev: The league legend who lost his best mate to MND and then set out to eradicate it
Former Great Britain captain Kevin Sinfield has raised $26 million for MND research and support in the past seven years. He’s coming to Australia next year for his next charity run.
Wallabies' cheeky jab at England
The Wallabies are taking on England and captain Harry Wilson "couldn't help" a sneaky jab at his rivals.
Wales let themselves down despite win - Lake
Captain Dewi Lake knows there is plenty to improve following a lacklustre 28-21 Nations Championship victory over Japan.
Scotland's familiar frailties brutally exposed in All Blacks schooling
Hopes of a first-ever win over New Zealand were trampled along with Scotland's mission statement, writes Tom English.
Steve Tandy warns Wales to be more ruthless after edgy win against Japan
Steve Tandy has admitted there is no hiding from his team’s below-par performance in their 28-21 home Nations Championship victory over Japan on Saturday where they looked flat at times and kept their opponents in the contest.
Wales labour to bonus-point win against Japan
Wales resumed their Nations Championship campaign with an unconvincing bonus-point 28-21 victory against Japan at the Principality Stadium.
Tuipulotu takes 'full responsibility' for Scotland collapse
Captain Sione Tuipulotu takes responsibility for Scotland's second-half Nations Championship collapse against New Zealand, saying they were "nowhere near accurate enough".
Bath and Saracens earn Prem Rugby Cup victories
Bath get their first win in the Prem Rugby Cup at Exeter while Saracens crush Newcastle Red Bulls 54-19 to go top of Pool B.
Scotland trail in All Blacks’ wake once more despite Ewan Ashman hat-trick
Scotland never got going; Murrayfield never got going; New Zealand did. Scotland have had some agonising defeats here in recent years, as they chase that first win against the All Blacks. This was not one of them.
Ruthless All Blacks blow Scotland away in second half
New Zealand canter to a 43-21 Nations Championship win at Murrayfield as Scotland fall away after a thrilling first half.
Ireland going from strength to strength - Murray
Former Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray says on the Ireland Rugby Social that he is impressed with how the Irish squad is progressing and their strength in depth.
7th November 2026
England have been backed into a corner – it should bring out their best against Australia
Maro Itoje must make sure his side’s emotions do not boil over and the breakdown battle will be pivotal. England are riled up, they feel backed into a corner and if history shows us anything, it is that they tend to perform when their backs are against the wall.
Japan date starts pivotal month for Welsh rugby
With a World Cup on the horizon and plenty of uncertainty remaining, Steve Tandy's side hope to give the game in Wales a boost.
Six tries and a big win - but were Ireland ruthless?
Despite a six-try and 30-point win over Argentina, Andy Farrell and Tadhg Beirne admit Ireland could have been more ruthless in Friday's win.
Crichton joins first Wallabies training in London … but only as a visitor
Just a few weeks after winning a premiership with the Roosters, and a few days after becoming a rugby player, Angus Crichton popped into Wallabies camp in London.
This is the Test match that does not need a fancy new format
A 12-team tournament has been characterised as a power grab by the top-playing rugby nations to the detriment of Fiji, Japan and the Pacific islands.
Keenan hat-trick inspires six-try Ireland to emphatic win against Argentina
Does every nightmare look worse when juxtaposed with a dream? Of course it does. Let’s start with the latter. The Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan wiped every other contender for the man-of-the-match award with a hat-trick, all sorted before the curtain was lifted on the final quarter.
Slick Saints beat Prem Rugby Cup holders Leicester
Northampton keep their hopes of reaching the Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals alive with a dominant derby win over Leicester.
Keenan hat-trick as six-try Ireland beat Pumas
Hugo Keenan scores a hat-trick of tries as Ireland open the home leg of the Nations Championship with a commanding bonus-point win over Argentina in Dublin.
Scotland star explains the passion behind his home fans
Andy Robertson details what the Wallabies can expect when they play Scotland at Murrayfield.
Australia need a way to turn moments into momentum and revive spirits
The Wallabies have a squad capable of magic but doubts remain over whether their talents can be knitted into a great team. There are moments when Australia look like a team that can take on the world.
Injury crises and Borthwick under scrutiny: it’s that time of year again for England rugby
Sunday’s hosts need to stop looking for excuses and focus on what they can control to kick off the Nations Championship against battle-hardened Australia. Several things are increasingly guaranteed from an English rugby perspective around this time of year.
Player-coach rift report will only galvanise England - George
England hooker Jamie George says the squad are "really upset" by a newspaper article claiming the end of their summer tour was marked by player unrest over Steve Borthwick's leadership.
Scotland come full circle for another crack at All Blacks
Sione Tuipulotu and Scotland have the chance to end one of sport's longest-standing hoodoos against New Zealand on Saturday, writes Andy Burke.
Star forward benched, Suaalii on wing for Wallabies’ clash with England
Les Kiss has rolled the dice by naming dominant backrower Rob Valetini on the reserves bench for the game at Twickenham on Monday morning.
Senior England players ‘fight to protect’ Steve Borthwick and deny rift
England’s senior players have circled the wagons around Steve Borthwick and denied he oversaw a toxic environment over the summer, insisting they will “fight to protect” the under-fire head coach in Sunday’s autumn opener against Australia.
Fly-half Smith fit to steer England against Wallabies
Fly-half Fin Smith recovers from a calf injury and will start for England in their opening Test of the autumn against Australia on Sunday.
6th November 2026
'It would be pretty special' - Chessum on England captaincy links
Ollie Chessum says that he relishes being an on-pitch leader after being tipped as a long-term successor to England skipper Maro Itoje.
RFU boss confirms WRU Anglo-Welsh league approach
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney confirms the WRU has officially asked to join an Anglo-Welsh league, although no talks have taken place.
Sports quiz of the week: red cards, records, retirement and relegation
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Major League Rugby could get Buffalo team amid talks with 17 other locations
Major League Rugby will play with just five teams in 2027 but has signed a letter of intent with the Buffalo Thunderbolts regarding a bid for entry in 2028 and is in discussions with 17 groups regarding future expansion. MLR was formed in 2018, and by 2022 the competition supported 13 teams.
Ireland's home straight to World Cup starts with Pumas
Less than a year away from a potential 2027 World Cup quarter-final meeting, Ireland's hosting of Argentina represents an important staging post on the journey to Australia next autumn.
Scotland can be best and worst team in world - Dempsey
Jack Dempsey on his guilt over leaving Glasgow, coming up against Dave Rennie and Scotland's hopes of finally overcoming New Zealand.
Jones - the smiling wind-up artist who refuses to fade away
You never know whether you will get a compliment, a cutting observation, verbal grenade or all three from mischievous Eddie Jones.
English blood but a Wallabies dream: Why Josh Canham will wear gold in Twickenham debut
The impressive new Wallabies second-rower had the opportunity – and the right passport – to play rugby in England. But he only had eyes on playing for Australia.
The ‘aggressive’ cancer battle behind son of a Bronco’s mission to be Wallabies’ future
A future Wallabies hopeful has endured more than most by his age. Those setbacks have steeled him to challenge one of Australian rugby’s brightest stars.
Talk of Irish rugby's decline 'nonsense' - Sheehan
Ireland captain Dan Sheehan says he has "full confidence" in his team-mates as he dismissed talk of a decline in Irish rugby as "nonsense".
Nanobubbles, hungry foxes and hidden reservoir - Twickenham's hi-tech turf
England's men will be playing on a revolutionary new surface when they take on the Wallabies on Sunday.
Jones looks to create Japan history in Cardiff
Head coach Eddie Jones says he wants his side to create history on Saturday by becoming the first Japan side to beat Wales in Cardiff.
Scotland's Russell & Tuipulotu return to face All Blacks
Gregor Townsend believes Scotland are up against a New Zealand team "playing much more ambitious rugby" on Saturday.
Wallabies’ pay dispute with Rugby Australia overshadows Nations Championship finale
Australia are preparing for their clash with England under a cloud with RA claiming the players’ union’s proposals ‘threaten the future of the game’. An increasingly ugly pay dispute is threatening to unravel Australian rugby a year from a home World Cup, as the Wallabies prepare for four Nations Championship matches crucial for reversing fortunes smashed by two heavy Bledisloe Cup defeats.
Players picked on form not club location - Tandy
With a record number of players based outside of Wales in his 23-man squad, head coach Steve Tandy says how they are playing is all that matters.
Tom Curry a major injury doubt for England with twin Ben poised to step up against Australia
England have been rocked by an injury to Tom Curry before their autumn opener against Australia on Sunday amid fears the flanker may miss the entire November campaign, with twin brother Ben in the frame to start against the Wallabies.
5th November 2026
Sheffield-born Jorgensen out to inflict more pain on England
Max Jorgensen was eligble for England, but insists he was always intent on continuing the family tradition of representing the Wallabies.
Riley signs new Harlequins contract
Harlequins hooker Sam Riley signs a new contract with the Prem club.
Wales opt for centre power pair against Japan
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has selected Max Llewellyn alongside Eddie James in midfield to face Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday.
He was once their loudest critic. Now Ben Youngs is a Wallabies fan
In 2024, the former England halfback’s criticisms served as hidden fuel for Australia to win at Twickenham. It won’t be the case this week.
Ireland must step up for World Cup countdown - Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he is excited by the prospect of another challenging journey as he admits his squad must improve before they can harbour realistic aspirations of winning next year's Rugby World Cup.
Money-making Nations Championship project carries a cost for fans and players
New tournament is designed to provide a context that was apparently lacking in the legendary clashes of the past. It was a loose kick, tumbling aimlessly end over end into the All Blacks’ half.
The Wallabies missed 66 tackles in two games. This is their plan to fix it
In their last two games, the Wallabies defence was ripped apart by New Zealand. They are confident they know why, and how to stop it happening against England.
Hoiles comes 'full circle' with Waratahs
Stephen Hoiles comes 'full circle' with the Waratahs as he starts life as Michael Cheika's assistant coach.
Cheika's mission to rebuild Waratahs
Michael Hooper sits down with his former coach Michael Cheika, who is on a mission to rebuild the NSW Waratahs.
No end in sight for Russell as he eyes famous All Blacks win
Finn Russell is frustrated at questions about when he might retire as the Scotland fly-half sounds refreshed as he prepares for another attempt to end their hoodoo against the All Blacks.
GB sprint star Hunt visits England training camp
Great Britain sprint star Amy Hunt visited England's training base before Sunday's Nations Championship match against Australia.
Jorgensen's delight at 'idol' Beale's return
Max Jorgensen talks about the return of Kurtley Beale to the Wallabies.
Borthwick given RFU backing for World Cup even if England flop in Nations Championship
Steve Borthwick has been given the Rugby Football Union’s unequivocal backing to lead England into the World Cup next year even if the team flop this autumn.
Six Nations and Sanzaar agree to sell global broadcast rights together in unique deal
The Six Nations and Sanzaar unions have agreed to sell all their media rights and commercial deals collectively for the first time in a new revenue-sharing model.
Sweeney demands discipline from card-happy England
England are the second-best side in the world when they can keep 15 players on the pitch, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.
Morgan aims to show new attacking threat for Wales
Wales flanker Jac Morgan believes he has added to his attacking game by moving to Gloucester in the Prem.
Gibson-Park on Ireland bench as Casey, Jansen and Timoney start
Nick Timoney, Craig Casey and Sean Jansen will start for Ireland against Argentina in the Nations Championship on Friday night with Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier on the bench at the Aviva Stadium.
Kurtley Beale on his return to Wallabies fold aged 37: ‘There was some unfinished business’
Veteran playmaker has been recalled to Australia’s squad for the Nations Championship rugby Tests after ‘rollercoaster’ few years. Rugby Australia has been open about its ambition to revive union’s golden past at next year’s men’s World Cup.
4th November 2026
Conan on desire to keep playing and Farrell's influence
Jack Conan tells the Ireland Rugby Social podcast of Andy Farrell's influence in implementing a cultural shift in camp, his shoulder injury and desire to keep playing while he feels physically and mentally able.
Cardiff sign Welsh lock Green from Harlequins
Cardiff bolster their second row with the signing of former Wales Under-20s forward.
Exeter need to use cup for league momentum - Baxter
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side must use the Prem Rugby Cup break asa means to kickstart their league campaign.
‘Disappointing’: Wallaby hits out at Rugby Australia as gloves come off in pay war
Wallaby Tom Robertson criticised Rugby Australia over its handling of the pay dispute, prompting chairman Dan Herbert to accuse RUPA’s leadership team of making demands that threaten the future of Australian rugby.
Qatar pulls out of hosting 2028 Nations Championship owing to Middle East crisis
Qatar will not host the 2028 Nations Championship finals owing to uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East, in a development that has also led to the cancellation of a planned title sponsorship deal for the new tournament with Qatar Airways.
Old faces, new ideas: Cheika’s plan to revive the Waratahs
Michael Cheika has reunited with familiar faces from the Waratahs’ 2014 title-winning side, but insists a new approach is needed to revive the struggling Super Rugby team.
Wales players in Prem doing nation proud - Smith
Sale prop Nicky Smith says the Wales players in the English Prem are making the Welsh nation proud.
‘I just kept believing’: Why Kurtley Beale never gave up on a return to the Wallabies
He hasn’t played for the Wallabies since 2021 and spent a long time on the sidelines since. But the Wallabies veteran never gave up on his dream of wearing gold again.
England shine to win World Deaf Rugby Sevens title
There is success for England's teams as Wales' men and women lose out at the World Deaf Rugby Sevens Championship in Tokyo.
Wallabies say pay war won’t distract as Rugby Australia go on the offensive with letter to players
Amid a collective bargaining agreement stalemate, Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has written to every professional player with details of their offer – and a warning.
The transplanted Scot doing famous father proud in New Zealand
Clark Laidlaw, head coach at Super Rugby champions Hurricanes, has made a huge impact in New Zealand and would "welcome a conversation" about taking on the top job in Scotland.
What will 'exciting' McNamara bring to Leinster?
After Noel McNamara's appointment to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster from next year, Hugo Keenan believes he is an "exciting" head coach.
Quins hooker Walker given one-match ban
Harlequins hooker Jack Walker is banned for one game after admitting to two dangerous tackles in their game at Exeter.
Murchie demands major improvement in Wales defence
Defence coach Peter Murchie wants a vast improvement in his area of the game when Wales host Japan on Saturday.
Baxter backs Fisilau to be ready for England chance
Exeter boss Rob Baxter feels that Greg Fisilau would adapt well to international rugby after his England call-up.
