Rugby

January 17, 2026 Rugby
Leicester’s European campaign’s group stage in the Champions Cup came to an end in South Africa, following an intense and tightly contested encounter against the Stormers, who eventually prevailed 39–26 at the DHL Stadium. Deprived of several key players and fielding a heavily rotated side, the Tigers nonetheless produced a courageous and ambitious performance, matching the physicality of a powerful home team for more than an hour. Despite the defeat, Leicester will still feature in the round of 16, helped by Harlequins, whose victory simultaneously eliminated La Rochelle. Read more Read More
January 16, 2026 Rugby
Already sitting proudly at the top of Pool 2 of the Champions Cup before kick-off, Bath emphatically underlined their credentials at The Rec by handing Edinburgh a crushing 63–10 defeat in the Investec Champions Cup. Dominant across the park and ruthless when opportunities arose, Johann van Graan’s side took control early before turning the contest into a one-sided affair after the break. This bonus-point victory confirms Bath’s first-place finish in the pool and guarantees a home Round of 16 tie, while Edinburgh leave Somerset with plenty to reflect on. Read more Read More
January 16, 2026 Rugby
With the 2026 Six Nations less than a month away, England find themselves facing a rather unexpected dilemma. The combined injuries to Asher Opoku Fordjour and Will Stuart have significantly weakened a key position in the English set-up: tighthead prop. Behind the sparkling form of Joe Heyes, who has caught the eye with Leicester Tigers, depth is suddenly thin, forcing Steve Borthwick to reassess his options. Read more Read More
January 15, 2026 Rugby
The draw for the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship has now been confirmed, and it promises a particularly demanding pool stage for England. Reigning champions after their triumph in 2024, the Young Roses endured a far more frustrating campaign the following year, failing to progress beyond the pool stage after a decisive defeat to eventual winners South Africa in a format that allowed only the group winners to advance. This time around, Andy Titterrell’s side have been handed another unforgiving assignment, drawn alongside Ireland, Argentina and the United States in a tightly balanced Pool C where margins for error are likely to be extremely slim. Read more Read More
January 13, 2026 Rugby
Every rugby supporter looks forward to the month of February, as it marks the return of the Six Nations Championship. The same anticipation applies at Under-20 level, and with only a few weeks to go before the opening round of the U20 Six Nations, England U20 have officially launched their 2025 campaign by naming an initial 32-man training squad. Gathered for a four-day camp in Portugal, this selection signals the beginning of a new cycle, with the majority of players unfamiliar with the environment following the mass departure of the 2005-born cohort, who are no longer eligible at this age grade. Read more Read More