England

Albornoz Becomes First Charged Under World Rugby Ref-Abuse Rule

Argentina fly-half Tomás Albornoz is the first player charged under World Rugby's new Match Official Abuse Sanction Process after confronting referee Angus Gardner in the Pumas' loss to England.

Rugby Union · 7/25/2026

Jamie George Sets 2027 Retirement, Eyes One Last World Cup

Saracens and England hooker Jamie George will retire at the end of the 2026/27 season, hoping a final campaign carries him to a fourth Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Rugby Union · 7/23/2026

Watson Leads Scottish Exodus to France as Market Heats Up

Scotland's Hamish Watson has signed for Castres in a rush of Scottish moves to France, as Munster land England prop Kieran Brookes and Cardiff welcome fly-half Jarrod Evans home for the 2026/27 season.

Rugby Union · 7/23/2026

'It's Been Brutal': Earl Questions Nations Championship Travel

Ben Earl says England's opening Nations Championship block, three Tests across three continents in three weeks, was brutal, and wants the competition consolidated into a single host nation. Rassie Erasmus questions the format on entirely different grounds.

Rugby Union · 7/21/2026

Contepomi Storms Out After England's 13 Men Hold Off Pumas

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi walked out of his press conference accusing England of a 'lack of respect' after a 31-24 defeat decided by an 83rd-minute TMO call, with England finishing on 13 men.

Rugby Union · 7/19/2026

George Ready to Walk England Off Over Racism in Argentina Test

England captain Jamie George says his players are prepared to walk off the pitch in Argentina if racially abused again, after World Rugby confirmed a discrimination incident on the 2025 tour.

Rugby Union · 7/17/2026

England Brave World Cup-Crazed Buenos Aires for Pumas Test

England relocated their Buenos Aires hotel to escape Argentina's World Cup celebrations, but face a far sterner test on the field against a fired-up Los Pumas in Santiago del Estero.

Rugby Union · 7/17/2026

Borthwick Backs Pollock as Buenos Aires Antics Stir Debate

Henry Pollock has become the player opposition crowds love to hate, and fresh footage of the England flanker gesturing at Argentina fans from the team bus in Buenos Aires has reignited the debate over his provocative persona. Steve Borthwick continues to back him.

Rugby Union · 7/16/2026

Youngs Backs Marcus Smith at 9 as England Rejig for Argentina

Alex Mitchell's hamstring injury has thrown open England's scrum-half berth for this weekend's Nations Championship Test in Argentina, with Ben Youngs hailing Marcus Smith's emergency cameo at No.9 and Jack van Poortvliet in line to start.

Rugby Union · 7/15/2026

France and South Africa Reach Junior World Championship Final

France edged New Zealand 26-22 and defending champions South Africa overpowered a 14-man England side 53-37 to set up a World Rugby U20 Championship final in Georgia on Saturday, though the second semi-final was soured by a red card.

Rugby Union · 7/14/2026