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Jan 4, 2025, 03:05 PM Open Extended Reactions The 2025 Six Nations is here, with Ireland looking to make it three titles in a row amid the absence of head coach Andy Farrell, who has begun his British & Irish Lions duties. England, Scotland and France will be looking to reclaim the title, while Wales

US sensation Ilona Maher makes her first appearance in Premiership Women’s Rugby – here’s how to watch Bristol Bears vs Gloucester-Hartpury online, on TV, and from anywhere Ilona Maher will make her Bristol Bears debut against Gloucester-Hartpury (Getty Images) Watch Bristol Bears vs Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday January 5 to see US sensation Ilona Maher make

Getty Images 3 January 2025 50 Comments Gallagher Premiership Newcastle (7) 14 Tries: Radwan, Redshaw Cons: Connon 2 Harlequins (14) 38 Tries: Chisholm, Smith, Walker, Beard, Riley Cons: Smith 5 Pens: Smith England fly-half Marcus Smith scored 18 points as Harlequins ended a three-match Premiership winless run with a bonus-point victory over Newcastle Falcons at

James Regan Jan 1, 2025, 12:01 AM Open Extended Reactions World Rugby are confident that any developments around potential breakaway leagues won’t distract players or fans from this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. It is expected that the tournament, which runs from Aug. 22 to Sept. 27 will be the most competitive and

Getty Images Wales rugby great Gerald Davies has said he is “dumbstruck” after being awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours. The 79-year-old Wales and British and Irish Lions wing has been recognised for services to rugby union and voluntary and charitable service. “It is an amazing honour,” said the former player, who also

PA Media Chris Peddy BBC Sport at Twickenham Stadium 28 December 2024 372 Comments Gallagher Premiership Harlequins (21) 34 Tries: Walker, Murley 2, Northmore Cons: Smith 4 Pens: Smith 2 Leicester (20) 34 Tries: Hassell-Collins, Kata, Steward, Cole Cons: Pollard 4 Pens: Pollard 2 Handre Pollard’s last-minute conversion, via the post, rescued a thrilling Premiership

Connor O’Halloran Dec 27, 2024, 11:32 AM Open Extended Reactions What was your most memorable moment of the past sporting year? Was it Luke Littler, the country’s newest sporting sensation, coming heartachingly close to winning the World Darts Championship? Was it seeing Oleksandr Usyk outpoint Tyson Fury in May, or in their rematch in December?

Inpho 24 December 2024 Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale has ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year deal with Ulster, keeping him at the club until 2027. The 28-year-old had been linked with a move to France, but has committed his future to the Belfast-based club for the duration of the current World

Dec 23, 2024, 01:25 PM Open Extended Reactions Robbie Henshaw has been key for Ireland and Leinster. Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images Robbie Henshaw has signed a new two-year deal with Six Nations champions Ireland and club side Leinster, the IRFU announced on Monday. Henshaw, 31, is one of five players, alongside Conor Murray, Cian Healy,

Getty Images Mike Henson BBC Sport rugby union news reporter 53 minutes ago Pat Lam knew which was his pick of Bristol’s eight tries. “Kalaveti Ravouvou’s is probably my favourite because the boys defended 40 phases,” said the Bears coach after a 54-24 success over Leicester racked up a record 10th straight away Premiership win

The two most recent Premiership champions meet in London Saracens lost to Newcastle Falcons in their last Premiership outing (Stu Forster/Getty Images) Two of the most successful sides in English rugby meet in the last of this weekend’s Gallagher Premiership matches. Read on to find out how to watch Saracens v Northampton Saints live streams,

Two of the Gallagher Premiership frontrunners meet at Welford Road Leicester TIgers’ South Africa star Handré Pollard is always a threat from the tee (David Rogers/Getty Images) Two sides with very similar Gallagher Premiership records meet at Welford Road in this second-meets-third clash. This guide explains how to watch Leicester Tigers v Bristol Bears live

There are free broadcasts available for the United Rugby Championship clash Watch Sharks v Bulls on Saturday for a South African clash in the United Rugby Championship, with free live streams among the TV options for rugby fans. – Date: Saturday 21 December – Kick-off time: 4.00pm GMT / 6.00pm SAST / 11.00am ET –

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterDec 20, 2024, 09:43 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Tom Ilube has stepped down from his position after three years. Getty RFU chairman Tom Ilube has

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterDec 20, 2024, 03:28 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Warren Gatland will remain in charge of Wales for the 2025 Six Nations but has been

Michelin-star chef and rugby fanatic Michel Roux Jr. on a different kind of crunch… Rugby World: ‘What is the first game you ever watched or played? Michel Roux Jr.: “I’m 64 so we’re going back in history here! My first rugby memory would have been playing as a kid, I suppose. I played rugby at

Getty Images Adam Lanigan BBC Sport, North East & Cumbria 19 December 2024 370 Comments Rugby union is in desperate need of some new superstars to help promote the sport, says Steve Diamond. The Newcastle Falcons consultant director of rugby is keen to get more eyeballs on the sport and generate more interest at all

Give a fan, family member or friend something to remember this Christmas with our guide to the best rugby gifts Rugby World best rugby gifts lead image (Rugby World) Christmas is less than a week away, but don’t worry if you’re struggling for last-minute inspiration. The Rugby World team has assembled this guide to the