Rugby Fixtures and Results

What is The Nations Championship? Explaining rugby's new competition, fixtures, format, how to watch in UK

ESPN has everything you need to know about the new Nations Championship tournament.

Itoje: England break surprising but helpful

England captain Maro Itoje has said he was surprised to be rested for his country's summer tour but believes the enforced break has benefited him and could be valuable for other players.

Rassie vs. Rennie: Unwanted sideshow or just what rugby needs?

Dave Rennie versus Rassie Erasmus continues to be the sideshow to the main Greatest Rivalry series event. Some people love it, others say it detracts from the actual series itself, which is locked at a tantalising 1-1.