Rugby News
Why this is the best chance Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has had at Six Nations glory
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2026 17:20
Just last year, it was announced that Gregor Townsend would continue as Scotland head coach until at least the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The post Why this is the best chance Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has...
Rugby Matches You Dont Want to Miss in 2026
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2026 16:10
Rugby in 2026 promises to be a spectacular year for fans around the world. With international tournaments reaching decisive stages, domestic leagues heating up, and legendary rivalries being renewed, the calendar after l...
Six Nations predictions: Odds for winners, Grand Slam and Triple Crown with France favourites
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2026 14:56
France enter the 2026 Six Nations as the bookies favourites to retain the crown - however they are not fancied to claim the Grand Slam. The post Six Nations predictions: Odds for winners, Grand Slam and Triple Crown with...
Prendergast, Osborne, Stockdale start for Ireland in France, Furlong ruled out
Sky Sports - 2 Feb 2026 13:43
Sam Prendergast, Jamie Osborne and Jacob Stockdale have each been picked to start for Ireland against France in their Six Nations opener in Paris, but Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out.
Arundell, Ford, Coles start for England vs Wales as Itoje held in reserve
Sky Sports - 2 Feb 2026 13:30
Henry Arundell, George Ford and Alex Coles have all been named to start for England against Wales in Saturday's Six Nations opener, with captain Maro Itoje held back in reserve on the bench.