England

Nick Easter: Why the Championship Has Stopped Chasing the Premiership

Former England No. 8 and Chinnor head coach Nick Easter tells The Rugby Pod the Championship has accepted Premiership ring-fencing and is busy reinventing itself as English rugby's development engine.

Rugby Union · 4/28/2026

Meg Jones Inspires Red Roses to 62-24 Triple Crown Rout of Wales

Meg Jones produced a star turn as England's Red Roses thrashed Wales 62-24 in Bristol to seal back-to-back Women's Six Nations triple crowns.

Rugby Union · 4/25/2026

'A Little Bit Strange': Garry Schofield Questions Australia's Ashes Preparation

Great Britain great Garry Schofield is unconvinced the Kangaroos are taking England's first Ashes tour in 22 years seriously enough — and worries an under-prepared Australia could be vulnerable.

Rugby League · 4/24/2026

'A Tall Order': Brian McDermott Sets Out His England World Cup Plan

Brian McDermott has been appointed England Men's head coach for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, telling the RFL he has a plan he believes can deliver a title — but also warning that 'any plan has a risk' and that restoring pride in the England shirt comes before results.

Rugby League · 4/23/2026

'Rusty to Relentless': Red Roses Run In 12 Tries in 84-7 Demolition of Scotland

A record Murrayfield crowd saw England's Red Roses move through the gears from early scratchiness to total dominance, with Ellie Kildunne leading a 12-try rout of Scotland in the Women's Six Nations.

Rugby Union · 4/18/2026

'I Didn't Consider It Too Much': Fin Smith Reveals Why He Turned Down R360's £800,000 Offer

England fly-half Fin Smith has explained why he walked away from R360's £800,000-a-year offer, choosing Northampton and the chance to wear a white shirt at a World Cup instead.

Rugby Union · 4/18/2026

Borthwick Defiant After England's Worst-Ever Six Nations

England head coach Steve Borthwick has defended his position and insisted he remains clear on the team's direction after presiding over England's worst-ever Six Nations campaign, losing all four matches including a heartbreaking final-day defeat to champions France.

Rugby · 4/16/2026

'Stick With Your On-Field Decision': Nigel Owens Breaks Down the Six Nations TMO Mess

Former Test referee Nigel Owens has delivered his verdict on the Six Nations' two most contested refereeing decisions, arguing that the TMO intervened outside protocol in England's loss to France and that Italy's try against Wales should have stood with a penalty only — while warning that advantage law consistency is becoming rugby's next grey area.

Rugby Union · 3/24/2026

France Prevail at Stade de France to Defeat England in Six Nations 2026

France defeated England at the Stade de France in the Six Nations 2026, using home advantage to finish first with England classified second. In a fixture defined by rivalry and pressure, France handled the occasion better and secured a significant championship result on home soil.

Rugby · 3/15/2026

Italy Seize the Moment at the Stadio Olimpico to Finish Ahead of England

Italy finished ahead of England at the Stadio Olimpico in the Six Nations 2026, with the home side classified first and England second. The result underlined Italy’s ability to make home advantage count in Rome and marked a significant championship success against one of the tournament’s traditional powers.

Rugby · 3/8/2026