Rugby News
Defiance, desperation - York Knights silence doubters on Super League debut
Sky Sports - 12 Feb 2026 23:27
There is nothing sweeter than proving your doubters wrong. On the opening night of Super League 2026, York Knights silenced all of them, in some style.
Super League newcomers York claim shock win over Hull KR in season opener
Sky Sports - 12 Feb 2026 22:04
York Knights pulled off the most magical of victories as they got their first season in the Betfred Super League up and running with a 19-18 victory over defending champions Hull KR in the opening match of the campaign.
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Scotland make four changes ahead of England clash at Murrayfield
Sky Sports - 12 Feb 2026 14:00
Glasgow prop Nathan McBeth is set for his first Guinness Six Nations start after head coach Gregor Townsend made four changes to his pack for Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with England at Murrayfield.
Edogbo in line for Ireland debut as Farrell makes six changes for Italy
Sky Sports - 12 Feb 2026 14:00
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash against Italy.
George Ford confident England can rise to Murrayfield challenge against Scotland
The Rugby Paper - 12 Feb 2026 13:45
George Ford believes Englands preparation and growing momentum have them well placed to tackle one of the toughest assignments in Test rugby when they face Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The post George Ford confid...
Alex Mitchell expecting Scotland backlash as England target statement win
The Rugby Paper - 12 Feb 2026 13:23
England scrum-half Alex Mitchell is braced for a fierce response from Scotland when the old rivals collide on Saturday, with the Northampton No.9 anticipating a hostile atmosphere and a wounded opponent desperate to boun...
Six Nations news: What Ireland learned against France, who Andy Farrell picks for Italy and the No.10 question
The Rugby Paper - 12 Feb 2026 11:07
In the last year, Ireland have only lost four of their twelve matches. Once to New Zealand in Chicago, again to South Africa in Dublin and to France twice, with the most recent being last Saturday. The post Six Nations n...
New Rugby Paper Roundup: Henry Pollock is made for YouTube - Six Nations Round Two ft Andrew Forde
The Rugby Paper - 12 Feb 2026 09:46
In this weeks episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by the king of rugby compilations, Andrew Forde, to break down the biggest stories heading into Round Two of the Six Nations. The p...