Rugby Union

Thursday night blockbuster to start 2026 Six Nations
Ireland will travel to defending champions France in the first-ever Thursday night fixture in Six Nations' history when the 2026 tournament begins on 5 February.
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Rugby Union
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England bolters, Steward's potential switch & a 'Carewell'
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Rugby Union
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2 hours ago
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Kiss to lead combined Australia-NZ team against Lions
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British & Irish Lions
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5 hours ago
Possible loss of region another sad day - Thomas
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Welsh Rugby
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1 hour ago
Will Red Roses have their Lionesses moment?
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England
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6 hours ago
Care ends rugby career with Harlequins victory
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Rugby Union
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19 hours ago
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Baxter impressed by Exeter's 'fight and character'
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Exeter
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Bath overpower Leicester in top-of-the-table tie
Bath score seven tries as they produce a stunning second-half display to sweep aside Leicester Tigers 43-15 in their top-of-the-table Premiership encounter.
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Rugby Union
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Lions call-up 'bizarre' after Doris injury - Gibson-Park
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Irish Rugby
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20 hours ago
Last-second try gives Northampton win over Saracens
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Rugby Union
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1 day ago
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Scarlets face Leinster in play-offs after defeat by Sharks
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Scarlets
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Lions beat Ospreys with last-gasp try
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Ospreys
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Bulls seal second by hammering depleted Dragons
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Dragons
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WRU unveils new unequal funding for regions
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Welsh Rugby
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1 day ago
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Rugby union video

Gabby Logan looks ahead to a summer of women's sport. Video, 00:02:35
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England Women
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5 hours ago
Highlights: Edinburgh score seven tries to beat Ulster and seal last-eight spot. Video, 00:03:00
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Irish Rugby
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2 days ago
'A tremendous honour' - Itoje named British and Irish Lions captain. Video, 00:02:26
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British & Irish Lions
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8 May
Watch: The full British and Irish Lions squad list. Video, 00:02:49
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British & Irish Lions
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9 May
Evans 'disappointed' at Wales' Lions quota. Video, 00:01:20
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Welsh Rugby
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8 May

NZ and Canada tie thriller in Pacific Four series
New Zealand tie with Canada and Australia beat USA in the second round of the Pacific Four series.
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Rugby Union
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2 days ago
'Cheat code' Ford driving Sale to play-off place
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Rugby Union
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1 day ago
Leinster edge out Glasgow and will face Scarlets in play-offs
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Leinster
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1 day ago
Gloucester beat Newcastle to stay in top-four race
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Rugby Union
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2 days ago
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Seven-try Edinburgh crush Ulster to seal play-off spot
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Rugby Union
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2 days ago
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Munster beat Benetton to seal URC quarter-final spot
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Munster
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2 days ago
Cardiff play-off hopes ended after Stormers loss
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Cardiff
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'It drags up horrible memories' - the dark side of Lions judgement day
For the lucky few there are congratulations and celebratory photoshoots. But what is it like for those players overlooked by the British and Irish Lions?
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British & Irish Lions
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5 days ago
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Wales have 100 days to turn into world beaters
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Wales
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5 days ago
Bears on loose and Tigers' next hire - Premiership talking points
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Rugby Union
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6 days ago
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132
Five talking points from Lions squad announcement
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British & Irish Lions
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8 May
12 from Leinster, two from Wales - the Lions squad in numbers
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British & Irish Lions
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8 May
British and Irish Lions fixtures, squad and coaches for tour of Australia
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British & Irish Lions
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6 days ago
Is it time for change in the Women's Six Nations?
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Rugby Union
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29 April
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More to watch

'Deceptively quick' Freeman aims to shock Leinster. Video, 00:02:40
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N'hampton
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1 May
Wales finish bottom after record loss against Italy. Video, 00:03:33
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Wales
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27 April
England survive France comeback to win Grand Slam by a single point. Video, 00:06:19
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England
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26 April
Oops! Six Nations trophy falls apart again. Video, 00:00:16
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England
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26 April
Scotland beat Ireland thanks to late McGhie try. Video, 00:04:58
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Rugby Union
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26 April

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Watch and listen

Rugby Union Weekly. The Nations Pod. Audio, 54 minutes
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BBC Radio 5 Live
Available for over a year
Rugby Union Weekly. The Lions squad pod with Itoje and Farrell. Audio, 52 minutes
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BBC Radio 5 Live
Available for over a year
Rugby Union Weekly. The Pollock Splash. Audio, 58 minutes
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BBC Radio 5 Live
Available for over a year
Rugby Union Weekly. Women’s Six Nations: England win the Grand Slam. Audio, 28 minutes
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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Bloodgate: The scandal that rocked rugby union. Sport's Strangest Crimes. Video, 00:00:47
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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15 March