Scotland Women's training squad for the Six Nations 2026

Comprising 21 forwards and 17 backs, will be led once more by Rachel Malcolm and includes three notable returnees in the form of stand-off Meryl Smith, winger Shona Campbell and lock forward Louise...

Ireland Women's training squad for the Six Nations 2026

Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and van der Flier Sign New IRFU Contracts

The IRFU is today delighted to announce contract extensions for Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier, securing the futures of four key players...

Bemand Signs Contract Extension As Ireland Head Coach Through To Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029

The IRFU is delighted to announce that Scott Bemand has signed a contract extension to remain as Ireland Head Coach until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029. In charge since August 2021, Bemand has spearheaded...

Six Nations Team Attack | Passing

Ireland completed more passes than any other side in the competition despite being tied second for time in possession.  Scotland had the most time in possesion with 108 minutes across the five...

Six Nations Maulers | Who Got It Right?

The maul is an effective weapon despite more laws coming in to govern it. It is no surprise that England had the most mauls in the 2026 Six Nations but what will come as a surprise is that Scotland had...

Robert Baloucoune named 2026 BKT Rising Player

Ireland’s Robert Baloucoune has been named the 2026 BKT Rising Player following an exceptional debut campaign in the Guinness Men’s Six Nations. The Ulster winger, who has become...

Townsend relishing 'challenge' of Ireland test with title on the line

Gregor Townsend acknowledged Scotland's Six Nations title hopes are "out of our hands", as he made three changes to his side to take on Ireland. Scotland earned a sensational 50-40 win over France...

Fletcher Anderson to skipper Scarlets in Galway

Fletcher Anderson will lead the Scarlets for the first time in Friday’s rescheduled BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht in Galway (19:45; Premier Sports).   The 23-year-old No....

Wales team for Six Nations finale against Italy

Head coach Steve Tandy has named the Wales team to play Italy on ‘Super Saturday’ in the fifth and final round of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations on 14 March (kick-off 4.40pm, live on BBC1 and...