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11hESPN

France vs. Ireland, Six Nations: How to watch, kick-off time, TV channel, team news

Everything you need to know ahead of France's Six Nations opener against Ireland in Paris on Thursday, Feb. 5.

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15hJames Regan

Six Nations players to watch: Henry Pollock, Louis Rees-Zammit and other stars

There are plenty of exciting players who will take to the field in this year's Six Nations. ESPN takes a look at a few to keep an eye on through the tournament.

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15hESPN

Why does the 2026 Six Nations start on a Thursday? France vs Ireland date explained

France and Ireland will kick off the 2026 Six Nations, but why does the tournament start on a Thursday this year?

ESPN

15hESPN

Six Nations power rankings: England favourites? Ireland on the decline?

ESPN ranks all the Six Nations teams ahead of the tournament, which kicks off with France vs. Ireland this Thursday.

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6dJames Regan

Six Nations: Ireland's Bundee Aki banned four games for officials abuse

Ireland centre Bundee Aki will miss Ireland's first three Six Nations matches, including the clash with England, after being suspended for verbally abusing an official.

World Rugby

62dTom Hamilton

Rugby World Cup draw: Pool-by-pool analysis as All Blacks-Wallabies headlines

The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.

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62dESPN

Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales in 2027 pool stage

England and Wales will meet in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage, with Tonga and Zimbabwe making up the remainder of Group F.

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63dJames Regan

Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales, Australia vs. New Zealand - as it happened

Follow ESPN's live updates of the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and discover who the likes of England, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand will face in Pool play.

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63dESPN

2027 Rugby World Cup draw: How to watch, time

The Rugby World Cup draw is set to take place on Wednesday. Here's how to follow along.

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68dESPN

R360 league delays launch until 2028, cites need for more time

R360, the proposed breakaway league that was meant to revolutionise club rugby, has delayed its launch until 2028.

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71dJames Regan

England's Maro Itoje, Tom Curry named in World Rugby Team of the Year

England forwards Maro Itoje and Tom Curry have been named in World Rugby's Team of the Year, which is dominated by South Africa.

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71dTom Hamilton and James Regan

Overreactions: England are Six Nations favourites? Ireland in a rut?

It was the final big weekend of international rugby this year which saw England maintain their winning run and South Africa topple Ireland.

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73dTom Hamilton

Ireland defeat to South Africa 'chaotic' but Farrell 'proud'

DUBLIN -- Andy Farrell described Ireland's 23-14 defeat to South Africa as "chaotic" and said he'd never experienced a Test match quite like it.

Hamilton: Ireland unable to match Springboks in 'statement win' (01:18)

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73d

Ireland 13-24 South Africa: Springboks end Dublin drought after making hosts pay for poor discipline

Ireland paid a heavy price for ill-discipline as world champions South Africa ended a 13-year wait for victory in Dublin by battling to a chaotic 24-13 victory.

South Africa claim dramatic win vs. Ireland (01:15)

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74dTom Hamilton

The Springboks' final frontier: Can they end 13-year wait for win over Ireland in Dublin?

South Africa have won the last two Rugby World Cups, yet this generation haven't beaten Ireland in Dublin. Will that change on Saturday?

Six Nations Rugby

77dConnor O'Halloran

Nations Championship: How rugby's new north vs. south international tournament works

International rugby is going to look a little different next year with the introduction of the Nations Championship. Here's how it will work.

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76dTom Hamilton

Overreactions: Should England eye Six Nations title? Should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

Autumn Nations Series Week 3 saw England take down New Zealand and some controversial disciplinary decisions. Plus, should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

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78dESPN

Boks call Mbonambi to Dublin to face 'world class' Ireland

South Africa have bolstered their forward pack ahead of their Test against Ireland in Dublin this coming weekend, calling up hooker Bongi Mbonambi and prop Ntuthuko Mchunu.

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78dTom Hamilton

Nations Championship fixtures: England to visit South Africa in July opener

Rugby has a new international competition Nations Championship. Here's how it works and the full list of fixtures.

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80dSam Bruce

Fumbling, bumbling Wallabies dusted by Ireland's aerial raid

Wallabies' inability to compete in the air and a torrid night at lineout time see them slump to third straight loss and sixth in their last seven Tests.

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80dPA

Hansen hat-trick sets up big Ireland win over Wallabies

Mack Hansen claimed a first-half hat-trick to set Ireland on course for a record 46-19 win over his native Australia in Dublin.

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