Weekly Rugby Desk
A league-by-league editorial desk with linked source stories, recent results, upcoming fixtures, and digest notes that can later be upgraded with AI.
Updated: 3/10/2026, 8:21:37 PM • 2026-03-03 → 2026-03-17
European Rugby Champions Cup
International • International • 0 stories
Weekly desk for European Rugby Champions Cup: article feed is ready, but there are no curated notes yet.
Liga Norte Grande
Argentina • Argentina • 0 stories
Latest result: Tiro Federal de Salta 43-33 Santiago Rugby Club. Next fixture: Universitario de Salta vs Tiro Federal de Salta on 2026-03-14.
Major League Rugby
USA • United States • 0 stories
Weekly desk for Major League Rugby: article feed is ready, but there are no curated notes yet.
Nations Championship
International • International • 1 stories
1 linked stories tracked for Nations Championship.
Premiership Rugby
Other • Other • 5 stories
5 linked stories tracked for Premiership Rugby.
Sale sign South African prop Dlamini for next season
South African tighthead prop Cebo Dlamini will join Sale Sharks on a two-year deal from next season.
Barbeary to join Saracens from Bath in 2026-27
Saracens sign number eight Alfie Barbeary from Prem rivals Bath for the 2026-27 season.
Leicester Tigers sign Puma Joel Sclavi from La Rochelle
Joel Sclavi is moving from La Rochelle in the Top 14 to the Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership. Confirmation came from L’Equipe of the move which means the ongoin...
Leicester beat youthful Bath to gain home cup final
Leicester Tigers overpower defending champions Bath to set up a Prem Rugby Cup final meeting with Exeter at Welford Road.
'Born to play at this level' - meet rising star Lucas Friday
England Under-20 star Lucas Friday on his anterior cruciate ligament recovery and learning off Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care.
Rugby World Cup
International • International • 0 stories
Weekly desk for Rugby World Cup: article feed is ready, but there are no curated notes yet.
Serie A Elite
Italy • Italy • 8 stories
8 linked stories tracked for Serie A Elite. Next fixture: Lyons Piacenza vs Viadana on 2026-03-14.
'Banged up' Wainwright set to face Italy for Wales
Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright in line to face Italy in the Six Nations despite an early exit against Ireland.
How Scotland went from brink of disaster to edge of glory
As Scotland's players stood with hands on heads after what appeared to be a ruinous opening Six Nations defeat by Italy in Rome, a Wooden Spoon appeared a distinct possibility....
'Brutal' Scotland, and England in crisis - Six Nations talking points
A sensational fourth weekend of the Six Nations sees Scotland give themselves a chance of the title, while Italy beat England for the first time.
'Sloppy' England display against Italy shows 'lack of confidence'
Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton believes there is a "lack of clarity" within the England squad after a "disjointed" performance against Italy, as coach Steve Bort...
'There is nothing to lose in Paris, so let players express themselves'
England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses their historic first loss to Italy and why they need to play with more freedom against France.
Italy claim first ever Six Nations win over England
England's Six Nations campaign plunges deeper into crisis as second-half yellow cards for Sam Underhill and Maro Itoje pave the way to victory for a joyous Italy in Rome.
Does Rome defeat mark beginning of end of Borthwick empire?
England's defeat by Italy has turned the spotlight on England's leadership, both on and off the pitch
England's leadership and gameplan 'under the microscope'
Rugby Union Weekly's Matt Dawson and Chris Jones react after England lose to Italy 23-18 in round four of the Six Nations.
Six Nations
International • International • 8 stories
8 linked stories tracked for Six Nations. Latest result: Ireland 27-17 Wales. Next fixture: France vs England on 2026-03-14.
Townsend faces dilemmas before his 'most significant' selection
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend faces the most significant team selection of his long reign before Saturday's Six Nations trip to Dublin, writes BBC Scotland's chief sports...
Lydiate eyes more progress after Wales' defence boost
Assistant coach Dan Lydiate praises Wales’ defensive improvement but says there is still progress to be made in this year’s Six Nations.
'Excitement, nerves and edge' for Ireland in build-up
Assistant coach Andrew Goodman says Ireland are enjoying an "edge" to the build-up to Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown shootout with Scotland.
'Banged up' Wainwright set to face Italy for Wales
Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright in line to face Italy in the Six Nations despite an early exit against Ireland.
Chessum starts in back row in only England change as they try to stop rot
Ollie Chessum's inclusion in the back row is the only change to the starting XV as England attempt to turn things around after three straight defeats.
England are sticking together, not cracking up - Roebuck
England wing Tom Roebuck says the entire set-up is united in attempting to turn around a dismal run of form which has wrecked their Six Nations title ambitions.
Permutations as France, Scotland and Ireland chase title
The 2026 Six Nations is set for a thrilling final day next Saturday with France, Scotland and Ireland all competing to win the championship.
Six Scotland players ruled out of Ireland match
Scotland will be without first-choice second-row pair Gregor Brown and Scott Cummings, winger Duhan van der Merwe and three others in Dublin.
Super Rugby Americas
Argentina • Argentina • 4 stories
4 linked stories tracked for Super Rugby Americas. Latest result: Cobras Brasil Rugby 21-19 Yacare XV. Next fixture: Tarucas vs Pampas XV on 2026-03-13.
Cobras Put an end to Two years of losses by beating Yacare
Os Cobras put an end to two years of losses, and a 19-match losing streak, by beating Yacare. Sunday’s victory in São Paulo sees Os Cobras moving past the same team on the...
Peñarol down Selknam for first win of SRA 2026
Peñarol downed Selknam on Saturday, claiming a 40-27 home victory in Montevideo. The win was Peñarol’s first of the Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 season. It came after c...
Tarucas and Dogos play out a classic rugby contest in Tucumán
Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 delivered a fantastic Friday evening double in Argentina. First, Los Pampas defeated Los Capibaras in a match that weren’t down to the wire...
Santiago Pernas Magic Sinks Capibaras
A magical play from Santiago Pernas saw Los Pampas sinking Los Capibaras in Buenos Aires on Friday. Pernas scored a sensational second-half try to see Los Pampas home to a 25-20...
Super Rugby Pacific
International • International • 5 stories
5 linked stories tracked for Super Rugby Pacific.
Exeter sign scrum-half Wolstenholme from Bristol
Exeter Chiefs sign scrum-half Sam Wolstenholme from Bristol Bears for the 2026-27 season.
Cobras Put an end to Two years of losses by beating Yacare
Os Cobras put an end to two years of losses, and a 19-match losing streak, by beating Yacare. Sunday’s victory in São Paulo sees Os Cobras moving past the same team on the...
Peñarol down Selknam for first win of SRA 2026
Peñarol downed Selknam on Saturday, claiming a 40-27 home victory in Montevideo. The win was Peñarol’s first of the Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 season. It came after c...
Tarucas and Dogos play out a classic rugby contest in Tucumán
Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 delivered a fantastic Friday evening double in Argentina. First, Los Pampas defeated Los Capibaras in a match that weren’t down to the wire...
Santiago Pernas Magic Sinks Capibaras
A magical play from Santiago Pernas saw Los Pampas sinking Los Capibaras in Buenos Aires on Friday. Pernas scored a sensational second-half try to see Los Pampas home to a 25-20...
SVNS Australia
Seven • World • 0 stories
Latest result: Ireland 27-17 Wales. Next fixture: France vs England on 2026-03-14.
SVNS Hong Kong
Seven • World • 0 stories
Next fixture: Lyons Piacenza vs Viadana on 2026-03-14.
SVNS Singapore
Seven • World • 0 stories
Weekly desk for SVNS Singapore: article feed is ready, but there are no curated notes yet.
SVNS USA
Seven • World • 1 stories
1 linked stories tracked for SVNS USA.
Top 14
France • France • 2 stories
2 linked stories tracked for Top 14.
Leicester Tigers sign Puma Joel Sclavi from La Rochelle
Joel Sclavi is moving from La Rochelle in the Top 14 to the Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership. Confirmation came from L’Equipe of the move which means the ongoin...
At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Round Up
Thomas Gallo has completed a move from the United Rugby Championship (URC) to the Top 14. He has signed a four-year-deal with Lyon starting next season. Former Pumas prop Enriqu...
United Rugby Championship
Europe • Europe • 1 stories
1 linked stories tracked for United Rugby Championship.
URBA Top 14
Argentina • Argentina • 2 stories
2 linked stories tracked for URBA Top 14.
'Physical' Wales need to start getting small moments right
Rugby Special's ex-Wales captain Sam Warburton believes Wales have made progress with their physicality in defence while "finding their sense of combination" going forward.
Tarucas and Dogos play out a classic rugby contest in Tucumán
Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 delivered a fantastic Friday evening double in Argentina. First, Los Pampas defeated Los Capibaras in a match that weren’t down to the wire...