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Switch Six Nations fixture to USA to grow game – World Rugby

World Rugby would help any nation which wants to switch a Six Nations match to the United States as it continues its drive to spread the game stateside.

Rugby Union Weekly: Brilliant Boks and Six Nations Stateside?

Will the Six Nations stage a match in the USA? Can anyone stop South Africa?

Women's rugby not to blame for region axe - WRU

The director of women's rugby at the Welsh Rugby Union hits back at "embarrassing" claims over why a men's region is being axed.

England confirm Williams as captain for Rugby League World Cup

England head coach Brian McDermott has confirmed George Williams will be his captain at next month's Rugby League World Cup.

The Bluebird hoping to fly high in Welsh rugby

Rising star Amy Williams trades the Cardiff City bluebird for the three feathers of Welsh rugby.

Rugby Union Weekly

Ugo and Chris chat to RFU performance director Conor O'Shea.

Singleton hopes for rugby union return after heart attack

Jack Singleton hopes to return to rugby union and is looking for a new club, a year after suffering a heart attack.

Prem Rugby Cup: Wins for Bears, Sarries and Quins

Bristol, Saracens and Harlequins all claim wins to begin their Prem Rugby Cup campaigns.

'It's nice to bring it all home' | Sinfield proud to bring Rugby League community together

Sir Kevin Sinfield hopes his his seventh and final challenge of running seven ultra-marathons in consecutive days, to raise money for motor neurone disease (MND) charities will also help bring the Rugby Lague community together.

Degenerative brain disease found in 31 former rugby league players

England's second-half response crushes Australia

England's dominant second-half performance sees them defeat Australia in the opening game of the WXV Global Series.

Boks power & All Blacks of old - what did we learn from series?

What did we learn from South Africa's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series victory over New Zealand?

South Africa cap series victory over NZ with Baltimore win

South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.

Smaller ball for women makes it 'harder to do my job'

A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series - and it is dividing opinion.

Ruthless Canada outclass Scotland in WXV opener

Canada prove too strong for Scotland as they score 10 tries to register a resounding win in their WXV Series opener in Edinburgh.

'Absolute joke' to be worried - Mitchell on England trailing Australia at half-time

England trail at half-time but a dominant second-half performance helps them to an emphatic 48-15 victory over Australia at CorpAcq Stadium in the opening game of the new WXV Global Series.

England to extend head coach Borthwick's contract

England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.

Clarke & Gallagher start for Scotland against Canada

Scrum-half Rhea Clarke will make her first start when Scotland begin their WXV Series campaign against Canada, while Evie Gallagher returns on the openside flank.

Ryan Jones: Unbreakable

Rugby legend Ryan Jones talks candidly about his early-onset dementia diagnosis.

South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks

South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.

McDermott wants to commit to England for 2030 World Cup

Brian McDermott says he wants to stay on as England's head coach for the 2030 Rugby League World Cup.

Davey reignites international ambitions with Wales

Uncapped Wales scrum-half Megan Davey's admits she almost called it quits before her recent call-up at the age of 26.

Ireland joining elite only a matter of time - Wafer

Aoife Wafer says Ireland are capable of joining the world's elite teams as they build on progress made in recent years.

Ireland's Reilly hoping to put injury woes behind her

Ireland scrum-half Aoibheann Reilly says she is "grateful" to be back among the squad after recovering from her latest injury setback.

Donnell eyes Irish call-up after Ulster move

New Ulster signing Ben Donnell says a motivating factor in his move to the province was the chance to force his way into the Ireland set-up and play international rugby.

England captain Jones calls for fertility support

England captain Meg Jones wants the Red Roses to have access to fertility support and egg freezing.

Guernsey beat Jersey to win historic league meeting

Guernsey beat rivals Jersey 36-19 to win their first league meeting in more than 30 years.

Vunipola planned to retire before Leicester called

Former England prop Mako Vunipola was planning to retire as a player before a phone call from from Leicester Tigers head coach Geoff Parling changed his mind.

One year until first women's Lions Test - will it be a success?

With the first British and Irish Lions women's Test 12 months away, BBC Sport looks at how preparations are going and whether the tour will be a success.

Hunt sets sights on Lions tour after injury return

England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says the inaugural British and Irish Lions women's tour to New Zealand - the first Test of which is exactly a year away today - is a massive motivation as she prepares to make her comeback from injury.

No plans for Ireland Six Nations game in US - IRFU

There are "currently no plans or discussions" relating to Ireland playing a Six Nations match in the United States, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) says.

Newcastle impress, Quins win again in Prem Cup

Newcastle open cup account with win, Harlequins come back to beat Northampton and Exeter and Gloucester win in Prem Rugby Cup.

Baxter impressed with Exeter's opening cup victory

Exeter boss Rob Baxter was impressed with how his side dealt with "pressure moments" in their Prem Rugby Cup win over Bristol.

Title, ring and IVF eye opener - Evans' whirlwind year

Wales forward Georgia Evans will not forget 2026 - having won a league title, got engaged, bought a house and started the process of having a family.

O'Gara extends La Rochelle contract until 2031

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara signs a contract extension to keep him at the club until 2031.

Pollock still 'open to new opportunities' as Northampton talks continue

Henry Pollock continues to play hardball in his negotiations over a Northampton Saints contract extension, insisting he is still open to offers from elsewhere.

Aberdeen may be disciplined over fan behaviour

Aberdeen could face disciplinary action after some supporters invaded the Rugby Park pitch following their cup win over Kilmarnock.

Dragons feel extra pressure after avoiding WRU cut

Dragons set target of making the United Rugby Championship play-offs after avoiding being cut under Welsh Rugby Union plans.

'Things can change quickly' - Dingwall on England omission

Fraser Dingwall says his omission from England's past two squads is "disappointing", but does not make a return impossible.

Schmidt has an amazing eye for detail - Dermody

Ulster forwards coach Clarke Dermody praises Joe Schmidt's "amazing eye for detail" as he settles into his role at the Affidea Stadium.

Borthwick's holding pattern extended - with minimal confidence vote

England head coach Steve Borthwick's extra six months buys time but doesn't indicate reserves of confidence from his Rugby Football Union employers.

England should pick English-based players - Baxter

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says England's rules on selecting only home-based players are the right thing for the domestic game.

'People are still afraid of those three letters': Fighting the stigma of HIV

That's a quote from former rugby star Gareth Thomas, who is HIV positive. At the International AIDS Conference in Rio this year, he spoke out about the isolation and discrimination tied to the virus.

Quirke excited by Newcastle project as one of 25 new signings

Raffi Quirke says leaving Sale Sharks was one of the hardest decisions he has had to make, but is impressed with how things are taking shape at a revamped Newcastle Red Bulls.

Record crowd in US for Springboks vs All Blacks is World Cup 'appetiser'

The captains of South Africa and New Zealand hoped Saturday's final Greatest Rivalry rugby Test, in front of almost 70,000 fans at NFL side Baltimore Ravens' stadium, would whet American appetites for the 2031 Rugby World Cup, which the United States will host.

Argentina too strong as they halt Wales' mini-revival

Watch highlights as Argentina overpower Wales in the Nations Championship.

Pollock scores hat-trick as 11-try England thrash Fiji

Replacement Henry Pollock scores a second-half hat-trick as England score eleven tries to thrash Fiji in Liverpool and end a five-Test losing streak.

Highlights: New Zealand crush Ireland at Eden Park

Watch highlights as a dominant New Zealand beat Ireland 40-21 in the Nations Championship in Eden Park.

Nations Championship highlights: South Africa 43-0 Wales

Watch highlights as South Africa secure an emphatic 43-0 victory over Wales in the Nations Championship.

'Chaos' & 'comedy refereering' as England beat Argentina

Watch the highlights as England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship with the hosts having a last-gasp try controversially ruled out.

Aitchison to steer England in WXV opener

Holly Aitchison will win her 50th England cap when she starts at fly-half in the Red Roses WXV opener against Australia on Saturday in Manchester.

WRU support for students almost non-existent, says Williams

Former Wales and Lions wing Shane Williams says pathways support for schools and colleges from the Welsh Rugby Union is "almost non-existent".

Exeter boss excited as Wyatt returns from injury

Exeter boss Rob Baxter hopes full-back Tommy Wyatt can return to his best form after overcoming his second serious knee injury.

Allow overseas stars to play for England - Lawes

England selection should no longer be restricted to players based at domestic clubs, according to cap centurion Courtney Lawes.

England v Australia significant opportunity for six-cap Burns

As Delaney Burns hopes to be selected to face Australia, she talks to BBC Sport about another opportunity to add to her six caps in a so-far whirlwind career.

Anscombe's Scarlets debut delayed by paperwork

Scarlets hope Gareth Anscombe can debut against Dragons on Friday after a registration issue prevented him from playing against Exeter Chiefs.

Lawes, Morgan & Quirke: The New Signings

Chris and Ashy chat to four players who have made big moves over the summer.

WRU appoints Lillicrap to new women's role

Former captain Siwan Lillicrap is named head of women's coaching and development by the Welsh Rugby Union.

Camborne impress in opening game in National One

Camborne are capable of taking on the top teams in National One after winning their first game since promotion, says coach Ricky Pellow.

Carpenter shines in convincing Sale Prem Cup win

Sale Sharks get their Prem Rugby Cup campaign off to an emphatic start by beating Bath 50-28 in their opening Group A fixture.

Wales lock Carter cleared for season start

Dragons co-captain Ben Carter fit for start of United Rugby Championship season after recovering from ankle injury he sustained with Wales.

Itoje returns to England squad for training camp

Second row Maro Itoje returns to the England set-up after being named in a 36-man training squad for this autumn's Nations Championship matches.

Why Caluori played on with detached wrist ligament

Wing sensation Noah Caluori says he played through the pain of a torn wrist ligament during his break-out season for Saracens and England

Cardiff hopeful of Faletau return for start of URC

Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl says Taulupe Faletau has returned to non-contact training and thinks he will still want to play for Wales.

House of Errors Packs 1,500,000 Stitches Into the Jacket Leading "The Paint Collection"

Summary House of Errors has built its most detailed capsule yet around paint splatters rendered entirely in embroideryThe lead jacket carries 1,500,000 individual stitches while the matching carpenter jeans hold 1,150,000A hoodie, two caps, two knitted rugbys and a tee complete t

Percival and Lomax honoured by players after announcing retirement

Jonny Lomax and Mark Percival were led out to a guard of honour in their final Rugby Super League match