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12dReuters

Six Nations: France, Ireland kick off 2026 tournament; England host Wales

Six Nations champions France will host Ireland in the opening fixture of the 2026 edition in February, with organisers confirming the tournament will kick off on a Thursday night.

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19dReuters

Ireland Caelan Doris out for 4-6 months after shoulder surgery

Ireland captain Caelan Doris is set to be sidelined for up to six months after undergoing shoulder surgery, club side Leinster said on Monday.

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22dTom Hamilton

British & Irish Lions: Henry Pollock's incredible rise to Lions bolter

Henry Pollock's name garnered the the loudest cheer when he was named in the British & Irish Lions squad on Thursday. So who is the 20-year-old back-row descired as a "pest" by Maro Itoje.

Ben Brady

23dTom Hamilton

British & Irish Lions: ESPN's Tom Hamilton's deep dive into Andy Farrell's squad

ESPN rugby writer Tom Hamilton analyses Andy Farrell's British & Irish Lions squad.

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23dESPN

British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell named his 38-man squad for the tour of Australia. Here is the full team.

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23dTom Hamilton

British and Irish Lions squad: Henry Pollock, Marcus Smith in; Owen Farrell out

England back-row Henry Pollock's was named in the British & Irish Lions squad for the 2025 tour in Australia alongside Marcus Smith, but there was no place for Owen Farrell.

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23dTom Hamilton

British & Irish Lions: Maro Itoje named captain for Australia tour

Maro Itoje has been named captain of the 2025 British & Irish Lions for the tour of Australia.

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23dESPN

As it happened: British & Irish Lions squad announcement

Andy Farrell has named a 38-man squad for this year's British & Irish Lions tour of Australia.

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25dTom Hamilton

British and Irish Lions squad announcement: The key decisions facing Andy Farrell

ESPN's Tom Hamilton takes a look at the biggest calls facing Andy Farrell ahead of the British and Irish Lions squad announcement on Thursday.

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25dTom Hamilton

British and Irish Lions: Caelan Doris injury could be 'serious,' says Leinster boss

Leinster head coach Jacques Nienaber fears Caelan Doris has suffered a "serious" shoulder injury, which looks to have thrown his chances of making the British & Irish Lions squad into serious doubt.

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25dTom Hamilton and James Regan

British & Irish Lions watch: ESPN writers select their starting XVs for Australia tour

The British and Irish Lions squad will be announced on Thursday, but who should make the starting XV? ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.

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26dESPN

Ireland captain Caelan Doris to undergo surgery

Ireland captain Caelan Doris's summer with the British & Irish Lions is in doubt after his club side Leinster confirmed on Monday he will have shoulder surgery this week.

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27dESPN

British & Irish Lions squad: Announcement time, how to watch, news

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell will be naming his squad in front of 2,000 fans at the O2 Arena in London on May 8.

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36dESPN

Six Nations and Women's Six Nations: Full fixture list

The men's Six Nations is over, but the women's tournament is just heating up. Here is the full list of fixtures for both events.

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44dESPN

British & Irish Lions: Johnny Sexton named assistant coach for Australia tour

Ireland legend Johnny Sexton will serve as an assistant coach on Andy Farrell's staff for the British & Irish Lions' tour of Australia this summer, the team announced on Thursday.

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57dESPN

International rugby fixtures: Latest matches, key dates, venues

Here's the full list of international rugby fixtures, including the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, the Rugby Championship and the Autumn Nations Series.

David Rogers/Getty Images

66dReuters

British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell selects Ireland-dominated coaching staff

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has appointed Simon Easterby, Andrew Goodman and John Fogarty, along with Richard Wigglesworth and John Dalziel, as his assistants for this year's Australia tour.

Dan Mullan - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images

73dTom Hamilton and James Regan

Six Nations grades: England get A; Ireland need transition

ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and James Regan take a renewed look at the tournament and grade each side.

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73dJames Regan

Women's Six Nations: Five players to watch during the tournament

With the Women's Six Nations kicking off this weekend, here are five players to watch out for throughout the tournament.

Is Maro Itoje now favourite to captain the Lions? (01:27)

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74dTom Hamilton and James Regan

British & Irish Lions watch Round 5: England's Tommy Freeman deserves nod

With the men's Six Nations over, which players made a case to start for the British & Irish Lions and who failed to impress? Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.

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75dTom Hamilton and James Regan

Six Nations: Maro Itoje could be Lions captain? Wales won't win again this year?

Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in on the final weekend of the Six Nations as France were crowned champions at England and Ireland's expense.

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77dReuters

Six Nations: Ireland edge Italy but title hopes fade

Ireland beat Italy 22-17 in Rome on Saturday to keep their slim hopes of winning the title alive.

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77dESPN

Italy 17-22 Ireland: Simon Easterby praises retiring Irish trio

Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has praised Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray following the trio's final Test match against Italy on Saturday.

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78dTom Hamilton

Six Nations preview: Wales to stun England? France's crowning moment?

ESPN senior rugby writer Tom Hamilton previews the final weekend of the 2025 Six Nations.

Six Nations
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	France	5	+125	21
2	England	5	+74	20
3	Ireland	5	+18	19
4	Scotland	5	-16	11
5	Italy	5	-82	5
6	Wales	5	-119	3

Matches
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Six Nations: France, Ireland kick off 2026 tournament; England host Wales

Ireland Caelan Doris out for 4-6 months after shoulder surgery

British & Irish Lions: Henry Pollock's incredible rise to Lions bolter

British & Irish Lions: ESPN's Tom Hamilton's deep dive into Andy Farrell's squad

British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia

British and Irish Lions squad: Henry Pollock, Marcus Smith in; Owen Farrell out

British & Irish Lions: Maro Itoje named captain for Australia tour

As it happened: British & Irish Lions squad announcement

British and Irish Lions squad announcement: The key decisions facing Andy Farrell

British and Irish Lions: Caelan Doris injury could be 'serious,' says Leinster boss

British & Irish Lions watch: ESPN writers select their starting XVs for Australia tour

Ireland captain Caelan Doris to undergo surgery

British & Irish Lions squad: Announcement time, how to watch, news

Six Nations and Women's Six Nations: Full fixture list

British & Irish Lions: Johnny Sexton named assistant coach for Australia tour

International rugby fixtures: Latest matches, key dates, venues

British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell selects Ireland-dominated coaching staff

Six Nations grades: England get A; Ireland need transition

Women's Six Nations: Five players to watch during the tournament

British & Irish Lions watch Round 5: England's Tommy Freeman deserves nod

Six Nations: Maro Itoje could be Lions captain? Wales won't win again this year?

Six Nations: Ireland edge Italy but title hopes fade

Italy 17-22 Ireland: Simon Easterby praises retiring Irish trio

Six Nations preview: Wales to stun England? France's crowning moment?

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