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Fiji rugby chief fired after 'gay problem' comment
A top rugby official in Fiji was fired within days of being appointed after she spoke of "this gay problem" in women's national teams.
England vs France: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news
England host France on Saturday in the second week of the 2025 Six Nations. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Can England 'pull something out the hat' vs. France?
James Regan and Tom Hamilton debate whether England can get a result at home to France this weekend in the Six Nations.
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British & Irish Lions watch Week 1: Caelan Doris captain? Darcy Graham in?
Ahead of the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, whose stocks rose and whose fell after Week 1 of the Six Nations? ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.
Italy vs Wales: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news
Italy host Wales on Saturday as the second week of the 2025 Six Nations gets underway. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Who needs the win more when Italy face Wales?
ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan discuss the repercussions for both Italy and Wales should either team lose their Six Nations match this weekend.
Scotland vs Ireland: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news
Scotland host Ireland on Sunday in the second week of the 2025 Six Nations. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Six Nations: Ireland's Peter O'Mahony returns for Scotland clash
Ireland interim coach Simon Easterby made two changes for Sunday's game against Scotland, bringing in flanker Peter O'Mahony and centre Robbie Henshaw.
Monday overreactions: England in Q4 crisis? Wales to get wooden spoon?
Six Nations: Clinical Ireland come from behind to beat England
Ireland came from behind to beat England 27-22 in Dublin on Saturday to begin their quest for a third-straight Six Nations title with a bonus point victory.
Six Nations: England defeat to Ireland another painful case of déjà vu
Six Nations: Antoine Dupont produces virtuoso display as France leave Wales reeling
Antoine Dupont took centre stage as France dazzled Warren Gatland's Wales in the City of Light.
Regan: France are coming for Ireland's crown
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SIX NATIONS
Six Nations: Why each team will find success, and why they won't
ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in on what each team should be aiming for this Six Nations, why they can achieve it, and why they might not.
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TOUR DOWN UNDER
British & Irish Lions: Which Six Nations stars make the squad?
Each week, ESPN writers James Regan and Tom Hamilton select their British & Irish XV as the Six Nations looks set to provide Andy Farrell with plenty of selection headaches.
Six Nations and Women's Six Nations: Full fixture list
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SIX NATIONS BEGINS SOON
Six Nations rugby stadiums: Locations and history
The Six Nations features head-to-head matches between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
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The Wallabies need another coach: Who replaces Joe Schmidt?
The decision Australian rugby fans expected, but still feared, was finally revealed on Thursday afternoon. So who is best placed to replace Joe Schmidt?
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Joe Schmidt to step down in World Cup blow
Joe Schmidt will step down as Wallabies coach at the end of this year's Rugby Championship in a blow to Australia's hopes in the 2027 World Cup.
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Tom Wright's mission to make the little things count in run to Lions
Few players turned their careers around in 2024 like Tom Wright. He tells Brittany Mitchell how he became a more consistent player and why the best is still yet to come.
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Super Rugby Pacific is now 11 teams; so what's changed?
Another Super Rugby Pacific season is upon us, but things are looking a little bit different this time around. So what's changed in 2025?
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British & Irish Lions: Which Six Nations stars make the squad?
Each week, ESPN writers James Regan and Tom Hamilton select their British & Irish XV as the Six Nations looks set to provide Andy Farrell with plenty of selection headaches.
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Schmidt uncertainty a real problem for Rugby Australia
While it seems unlikely Joe Schmidt will coach the Wallabies beyond 2025, the ESPN Scrum Reset team agrees the uncertainty around his future is causing other problems for Rugby Australia.
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Why Fiji, Pumas Tests are just as important for the Wallabies as the Lions
The British & Irish Lions series is huge for Australian rugby in 2025. But the Wallabies also have to be mindful of the 2027 World Cup, and upcoming games against Fiji and Argentina in particular.
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World Rugby Sevens Series
Aussie women claim Perth Sevens crown
Australia's rugby women have broken a seven-year tournament drought on home soil as emerging star Heidi Dennis starred in a thrilling 28-26 final win over arch-rivals New Zealand In the final of the Perth Sevens.
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RA takes hit amid Schmidt Wallabies uncertainty
As mystery continues to surround Joe Schmidt's future beyond the British & Irish Lions series, two Aussie Super Rugby coaches have largely ruled themselves out as a potential replacement.
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Wallabies great Hooper set for comeback at age 33
Wallabies great Michael Hooper has decided to lace up the boots once more, the former Test captain agreeing to a short-term stint with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
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Force hand injured Kurtley Beale a lifeline
The Western Force have taken a punt on injured utility back Kurtley Beale as the 36-year-old attempts yet again to revive his Wallabies career.
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