England U20 now know their schedule for the 2027 U20 6 Nations, with the fixtures announced this week. Having been beaten by France on the final day of the 2026 tournament, England will face the defending champions in the second round at Leicester. Andy Titterrell’s side will play three home fixtures, with matches scheduled to take place in Leicester, York and Bath. Read more Read More
The Leicester Tigers produced an impressive comeback on the third weekend of the Premiership season, ending Gloucester’s unbeaten start with a thrilling 38–31 victory at Welford Road. Having fallen fourteen points behind after a difficult opening spell, Geoff Parling’s side gradually turned the game around through their power up front, aggressive defence and clinical finishing in the opposition 22. Five tries secured the Tigers a valuable bonus point and a second consecutive victory, this time against the league leaders. Gloucester, however, refused to go down without a fight, scoring late on to claim two precious league points and retain top spot, at least for the time being. Read more Read More
After opening their 2026 U20 World Rugby Championship campaign with a victory over Ireland, England backed it up with a convincing 68-40 win against the United States in their second Pool C fixture in Georgia. Driven by an almost flawless first-half display, Andy Titterrell’s side secured the attacking bonus point before half-time but then endured an unexpected lapse in concentration after the interval. It was still enough to claim a second consecutive bonus-point victory and set up a decisive group showdown with an unbeaten Argentina. Read more Read More
Steve Borthwick unveiled a 43-man training squad on Monday for a three-day camp at Pennyhill Park, the first stage of England’s preparations ahead of July’s Nations Championship. Among the standout names included by the England head coach are Charlie Bracken, Archie McParland and Benhard Janse van Rensburg, all rewarded with call-ups, while George Martin also makes his long-awaited return after yet another spell disrupted by injuries. Read more Read More
Year after year, the Red Roses continue to write British rugby history. Yesterday, England Women defeated France in Bordeaux (43-28) to secure an eighth consecutive Women’s 6 Nations title, while also completing a fifth straight Grand Slam. Driven by tries from Ellie Kildunne, Jess Breach and Sarah Bern, John Mitchell’s side once again confirmed their status as the benchmark of world women’s rugby, just eight months after lifting the Rugby World Cup on home soil. Read more Read More
