Rugby

April 4, 2026 Rugby
Archie McParland is emerging, week after week, as one of the most exciting prospects in English rugby. With each passing round, he looks increasingly settled in the scrum-half role for a Northampton Saints side operating at a very high level. At just 21 years of age, McParland has seized every opportunity handed to him, and since Alex Mitchell’s injury during the Six Nations, the young No.9 has been both influential and decisive, raising a genuine question: could he soon disrupt the established pecking order in the England set-up ? Read more Read More
March 26, 2026 Rugby
As the 2026 U18 6 Nations Festival approaches, England are preparing to unleash a new generation of talent onto the international stage. Under the guidance of Jonathan Pendlebury, a 26-man squad will assemble before travelling to Vichy, where the young English side will take on Ireland, Georgia and Italy. Within a relatively inexperienced group, several promising prospects – including Declan Treacey – will have the opportunity to further establish their credentials at this level. Read more Read More
March 13, 2026 Rugby
Connor & Declan Treacey are set to be at the centre of a rare moment in English rugby. When people think of famous rugby families in the modern game, the Barrett brothers immediately spring to mind, with three siblings currently representing New Zealand at the highest level. But down in Bath, another pair of brothers are beginning to write their own family story. Both products of the club’s academy system, Connor and Declan Treacey have been named captains of England’s U20 and U18 sides respectively ahead of their fixtures against France. Read more Read More
March 6, 2026 Rugby
England U20 bounced back in style from their defeat against Ireland with a convincing 37–17 victory over Italy, securing a valuable bonus point in the process. Andy Titterrell’s side controlled large spells of the game in both possession and set-piece dominance, yet repeatedly frustrated themselves with a high number of knock-ons and squandered opportunities close to the Italian line. Despite those shortcomings, England’s depth and physical edge ultimately proved decisive in the final quarter, allowing the young Red Roses to pull away and claim a deserved win in Treviso. Read more Read More
February 20, 2026 Rugby
England U20 saw their early Championship momentum halted by a 31–21 defeat to Ireland in a match defined by two very different halves. Dominant in the collisions and largely in control during the opening forty minutes, Andy Titterrell’s men were unable to maintain that grip after the break, as Irish efficiency — and a handful of pivotal refereeing calls — swung the contest decisively. It is a result that leaves a bitter taste and throws the title race wide open once again. Read more Read More