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sports1 day ago•2 min saved

Prem Rugby shifts to franchise-style league, scrapping promotion

English Premiership rugby will scrap traditional promotion and relegation from the 2026-27 season, moving to a franchise-style system where clubs apply to join based on criteria including playing standard, finances, investment potential, infrastructure and geography; the league plans to expand to 12 teams by 2029-30, with teams needing a Champ season before consideration and demotion only if a stronger candidate exists. The move, backed by the RFU, aims to attract outside investment, improve financial stability and support the women's game, in the wake of past club failures and Newcastle's Red Bull ownership showing confidence.

via BBC|

#franchise-model #investment #premiership

sports13 days ago•5 min saved

Murrayfield setback could spark England’s Six Nations revival

England’s painful loss to Scotland at Murrayfield is a setback, but Matt Dawson argues it can sharpen England’s focus and contribute to a possible Six Nations revival. He emphasizes the need for strong away performances, notes the impact of key moments—Henry Arundell’s red card and George Ford’s late drop-goal miss—and says England must win away to maintain a title challenge, with two wins potentially taking them to Paris in a position to claim the championship. The plan hinges on adopting a tougher, more global mindset and building momentum before the World Cup.

via BBC|

#england-rugby #ireland-rugby #rugby

sports21 days ago•14 min saved

Italy edge Scotland in rain-soaked Rome to open Six Nations

Italy edged Scotland 18-15 in a rain-soaked Rome to open the Six Nations, with early tries from Lynagh and Menoncello, a Dempsey score for Scotland and a late rally that fell short as Italy held on; Scotland's performance leaves Townsend under scrutiny ahead of next week's clash with England at Murrayfield.

via BBC|

#italy #live-blog #rugby

sports23 days ago•6 min saved

France unleash 50-minute masterclass to open Six Nations with win over Ireland

France beat Ireland 36-14 in Paris to start the 2026 Six Nations with a 50-minute masterclass of aerial contest and breakdown dominance, aided by five tries from Bielle-Biarrey, Jalibert, Ollivon and Attissogbe; Ireland then fought back in the second half, scoring through Timoney and Milne, but the damage was done. Sam Prendergast struggled at out-half for Ireland, while Mickael Guillard earned Player of the Match as France’s bench depth maintained the edge. The result underlines France’s title-defence pace and highlights Ireland’s need for depth and retooling ahead of Italy.

via Planet Rugby|

#france #ireland #match-report

sports-greater-rugby-union25 days ago•7 min saved

England’s bold Six Nations pick puts Arundell at centre for Wales clash

England’s Six Nations squad to face Wales leans into youth and pace, with Henry Arundell moved to centre and Jamie George captaining as Steve Borthwick makes bold calls. Winners highlighted by the article include Arundell, Freddie Steward, Fraser Dingwall, Guy Pepper, Jamie George and Trevor Davison, along with praise for Borthwick’s 6-2 bench. The losers list is led by injuries and omissions such as Ollie Lawrence and Tom Roebuck, plus a host of contenders—Max Ojomoh, Seb Atkinson, Henry Slade and Jack van Poortvliet among others—being sidelined or left out in the final 23, with Bevan Rodd, Bevan Iyogun (who earned selection) and Chandler Cunningham-South also impacted by the selections. The piece notes competition at fly-half and back-row remains fierce and questions over selections like Daly/Furbank also factor into the analysis.

via Planet Rugby|

#arundell #england #rugby

rugby-union26 days ago•5 min saved

Itoje benched as England reshapes backline for Wales opener

England name a bench-heavy starting XV for their Six Nations opener against Wales, with captain Maro Itoje starting on the bench after his mother’s funeral and Jamie George captaining the side. Northampton duo Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman win midfield spots (Freeman moving from wing to outside centre), Henry Arundell starts on the left wing and Freddie Steward is at full-back as England plan to counter Wales’ kicking game. The pack is led by Genge and Heyes, with a forward-heavy bench including Bevan Rodd, Trevor Davison, Sam Underhill and Ben Earl; Alex Mitchell and Ford continue the half-back pairing. The match at Twickenham will test England’s evolving cohesion under Steve Borthwick.

via BBC|

#england-rugby #itoje #rugby

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Glasgow Triumphs Over Edinburgh in 1872 Cup and Sets Sights on Derby Double

Glasgow Warriors defeated Edinburgh 21-3 at Murrayfield to win the 1872 Cup for the fourth consecutive year, with key tries from Dobie and Horne, despite a largely dull match marked by injuries and limited attacking threat from Edinburgh.

via BBC|

#1872-cup #edinburgh #glasgow-warriors

sports2 months ago•8 min saved

Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Clash: Key Insights and Match Preview

Glasgow Warriors defeated Edinburgh 24-12 in a URC match at Hampden Park, securing a bonus point and taking a 12-point lead into the second leg of the 1872 Cup, with key performances from Rory Darge and Kyle Steyn amidst a gritty, physical derby game.

via BBC|

#1872-cup #edinburgh #glasgow-warriors

games2 months ago•1 min saved

Today's Wordle #1643: Hints and Answer for December 18

Today's Wordle answer is 'Rugby,' a word related to a team game played with an oval ball, with hints indicating it starts with R, ends with Y, and contains no repeated letters or multiple vowels.

via CNET|

#answer #december-18 #games

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

All Blacks narrowly defeat Scotland in thrilling Murrayfield clash

In a thrilling rugby match at Murrayfield during the Autumn Nations Series, New Zealand narrowly defeated Scotland 25-17, overcoming multiple yellow cards and a fierce second-half rally from Scotland, with Damian McKenzie scoring the decisive try and penalty to maintain their unbeaten record against Scotland.

via BBC|

#autumn-nations-series #murrayfield #new-zealand

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

All Blacks Overcome Ireland in Chicago Rematch

New Zealand defeated Ireland 26-13 in Chicago, ending a nine-year drought against their rivals with a strong second-half performance after Ireland's early red card, securing their third consecutive win over Ireland.

via BBC|

#all-blacks #chicago #ireland

sports5 months ago•5 min saved

England and Canada Prepare for Women's Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham

England and Canada are set to face off in the Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham, with England favored to win based on their record and recent form, but Canada has shown strong performance and could upset the odds. The match will hinge on key players, team strategies, and how well each team executes their game plan, with predictions split among experts.

via BBC|

#canada #england #final-prediction

womens-rugby5 months ago•4 min saved

Canada Dominates Australia to Reach Women's Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals

Canada convincingly defeated Australia 46-5 in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, setting up a semi-final clash with New Zealand, with Canada showcasing their athleticism and tactical prowess to advance in the tournament.

via BBC|

#australia #canada #rugby

sports6 months ago•7 min saved

Wallabies Stun South Africa in Rugby Championship Opener

Australia achieved their first Test win against South Africa on South African soil since 2012, overcoming a poor second half performance by capitalizing on South Africa's errors and transition play, with standout performances from James O’Connor, Joseph Suaalii, and Fraser McReight, while South Africa struggled with their tackle rate, set-piece accuracy, and tactical choices.

via Planet Rugby|

#australia-victory #rugby #sports

sports7 months ago•6 min saved

Wallabies Stun Lions in Sydney, Deny Series Whitewash

The Wallabies defeated the British and Irish Lions 22-12 in Sydney, avoiding a series whitewash with a gritty performance amidst torrential rain and injuries, showcasing resilience and physicality in a dramatic third Test.

via BBC|

#lions #rugby #series