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W6N: England rout Italy, on course for Grand Slam
A four-try haul by Marlie Packer helped England beat Italy 61-33 in the Women's Six Nations to record a 37th consecutive Test victory.
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RUGBY
England overcome fresh challenges in Women's Six Nations
England won again in the Women's Six Nations and are admirably coping with a lengthy list of absent players.
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England score 10-try win in Women's Six Nations
Meg Jones and Marlie Packer both scored twice as world champions England ran in 10 tries in a 62-24 Women's Six Nations demolition of Wales.
WOMEN'S SIX NATIONS
Botterman and Campbell ruled out of W6N
England's squad depth continues to be tested after front rows Hannah Botterman and May Campbell became the latest players to be ruled out of the Guinness Women's Six Nations.
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RUGBY
WOMEN'S 6N
England off to W6N flier in front of record crowd
World champions England started the defence of their Women's Six Nations title with a 33-12 bonus-point victory over Ireland in front of a record attendance of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium.
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FRANCE WIN SIX NATIONS
Six Nations 2026 awards: Moment, try and team of the tournament
ESPN's 2026 Six Nations awards including try, moment and tournament team of the year.
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Six Nations grades: Did England fail? Results for every team, from champions France to Wales
ESPN grades each team after the 2026 Six Nations, with France crowned champions once more.
RUGBY
SIX NATIONS
England's worst-ever Six Nations ends with blueprint, but frustration - and a search for answers
After England suffered their worst-ever Six Nations campaign, ESPN's Tom Hamilton looks at where it all unravelled -- and if there's any hope for the future.
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SIX NATIONS
Rare Irish cheers for England in vain but Ireland finish strong in Dublin
Ireland's Six Nations dream fell agonisingly short in the end, but spirits remain high after a promising campaign for Andy Farrell's side which was capped off with a Triple Crown.
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Wales beat Italy, snap 15-match 6N losing run
Wales won their Six Nations game since 2023 on Saturday with a 31-17 victory over Italy in Cardiff.
Super Rugby Pacific
'Not be selfish': Anzac Bledisloe to be green lit
An Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test is expected to be rubber stamped on Thursday following New Zealand Rugby's Annual General Meeting, setting the stage for a trans-Tasman showdown in either Brisbane or Perth next year.
Super Rugby Pacific
Rugby round table: Debating Super Round, competition structure, Anzac Test
It feels like there is a lot happening in rugby right now, at least on either side of the Tasman Sea. So we asked out rugby writers about some of the key topics including the future of Super Rugby, Super Round and an Anzac Test.
Super Rugby Pacific
Super Round a raging success but Anzac Test back on the agenda
Appetite for a Bledisloe Cup Anzac Day Test has returned as officials scramble to capitalise on the wildly successful Super Round return.
New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad Keep, dump or add?
Dave Rennie will be watching the All Blacks season with intent as he prepares to select his first national squad in the coming months. Liam Napier assesses the options the new coach will consider.
Super Rugby Pacific
Moana boss Umaga: Blues 'don't want us to here'
He may be in the running for an All Blacks assistant role, but Tana Umaga remains fiercely passionate about Moana Pasifika with the Test great claiming cross-town rivals, the Blues, "don't want us here".
New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Change inbound: How Dave Rennie might bring the All Blacks together
Dave Rennie's appointment as All Blacks head coach sent tongues wagging as to how many changes his new regime will bring. Liam Napier dives into how Rennie's All Blacks will operate, and whether we could see a fresh wave of talent brought in.
New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Jordie Barrett: Rennie's signing 'big news' for NZ rugby
Versatile All Blacks back Jordie Barrett says he's ready for incoming coach Dave Rennie to 'get on with things' after being announced earlier in the week.
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Rugby
Quade applauds Rennie's ABs move; 'karma' for RA
Quade Cooper has lauded Dave Rennie's appointment as All Blacks coach and fired off a shot at Rugby Australia's former hierarchy at the same time, while Dan McKellar said he was thrilled for his former coaching mentor.
New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Ardie to captain? Retallick to return? How Dave Rennie might shake up All Blacks
Dave Rennie is returning to Test rugby, having been handed the "pretty special" All Blacks job ahead of Jamie Joseph. So what could change from here?
New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Former Wallabies boss Rennie named All Blacks coach
Dave Rennie will take charge of the All Blacks through to the end of Rugby World Cup 2027, replacing the sacked Scott Robertson.
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No ABs for Bernie, keen on Brumbies extension
Stephen Larkham says he's in conversations with the ACT Brumbies to extend his coaching contract, batting away rumours of a potential move to the All Blacks.
New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
'No heads up': Razor wasn't told ABs' sacking
Scott Robertson has landed his first coaching gig since he was sacked by New Zealand Rugby, as more details surface around his inglorious All Blacks exit.
New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Jamie Joseph vs. Dave Rennie: Who should be the next All Blacks coach?
Dave Rennie or Jamie Joseph. Jamie Joseph or Dave Rennie. The battle to succeed the sacked Scott Robertson is a race in two; does one candidate stand out from the other?
Rugby
'Better alignment' needed in NZR, Blues coach says
Outgoing Blues coach Vern Cotter has called for "better alignment" in New Zealand Rugby, after All Blacks flanker Dalton Papali'i became the latest player to head overseas.
New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Serious state of flux: NZ Rugby's challenges extend beyond All Blacks coach
Not so long ago New Zealand was the envy of the rugby world, the golden age from 2011 to 2015 produced arguably the greatest team in history. These days, though, New Zealand finds itself in a serious state of flux.
Super Rugby Pacific
'Vulnerable, not weak': ABs greats defend NZR
Two All Black greats have downplayed any talk of a New Zealand rugby crisis following the shock decision to dismiss All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson two years from the Rugby World Cup and months before the 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of South Africa.
Super Rugby Pacific
Hurricanes ready to drop 'nearly men' tag and batte for title contention
The usual suspects should be there at the business end but Super Rugby Pacific is sure to throw up twists and turns this season. One of those could be the rise of the Hurricanes.
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'Can't swap sides': Schmidt loyal to Wallabies
Joe Schmidt has confirmed he will not be applying for the vacant All Blacks job, citing a "loyalty" to the Wallabies players and staff which meant he couldn't simply "swap sides".
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