These are the rugby stories making headlines on Tuesday, September 2.Tickets for next year’s Six Nations have gone on sale (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency)

These are your rugby headlines on Tuesday, September 2.

Six Nations ticket prices revealed

Tickets for next year’s Six Nations have gone on sale via rugby clubs in Wales.

Wales face home clashes against France, Scotland and Italy during the 2026 edition of the tournament, with category A tickets costing £110, £110 and £75 respectively.

Under-18s and students are set at half-price – £55, £55 and £37.50 at category A level.

The cheapest tickets for France and Scotland are on sale at £45, while the least expensive pass for the clash with the Azzurri costs £35. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby.

Tickets go on sale to the general public from October 7 and are priced at a fraction more – at £118, £118 and £83 for the top-end tickets.

During the 2025 Six Nations the top-price ticket for Wales’ home clash with England came in at £130.

Steve Tandy will lead Wales for the first time this autumn, with matches against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa in Cardiff before he embarks on his debut Six Nations campaign next February.

He faces England at the Allianz Stadium Twickenham on Saturday, February 7, France in Cardiff on Sunday, February 15, before Scotland visit the Welsh capital on Saturday, February 21. Wales then travel to Dublin for a Friday night clash on March 6 before rounding off against Italy at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, March 14.

Priority ticket prices in full

France: CAT A £110, CAT B £95, CAT C £80, CAT D £45 AFZ £45

Scotland: CAT A £110, CAT B £95, CAT C £80, CAT D £45 AFZ £45

Italy: CAT A £75, CAT B £65, CAT C £55, CAT D £35 AFZ £35

Public ticket prices in full (from October 7)

France: CAT A £118, CAT B £103, CAT C £88, CAT D £53 AFZ £53

Scotland: CAT A £118, CAT B £103, CAT C £88, CAT D £53 AFZ £53

Italy: CAT A £83, CAT B £73, CAT C £63, CAT D £43 AFZ £43

Rugby legend: I want answers from R360

England legend Brian Moore says he wants answers from the new R360 league and has warned of “grave consequences” as rugby could “go to war”.

For those unaware, the R360 league is a proposed new breakout competition fronted by England World Cup winner Mike Tindall, Bath executive Stuart Hooper and a number of others.

Writing in his latest column for The Telegraph, Moore made his feelings clear on the proposed new league after they applied to World Rugby for permission to hold their tournament, which would start in 2026.

Moore explained that R360 need to provide “all details” on their proposed tournament or the proposal itself should be rejected by World Rugby.

“The first question is a legal and governance point,” began Moore. “Has R360 complied with its duty to speak to individual unions in whose territories it proposes to play games? If not, why not, and why should the application be allowed at all?

“Without proper detail, rugby’s stakeholders, including its commercial, broadcast and other supporters, cannot adequately form a view and transmit it to those making decisions. Those stakeholders must be heard before anything is agreed or, alternatively, rugby goes to war via litigation and threats of non-selection.”

Moore continued to make the point of requiring more detail from those involved, and does not want a “try it and see” approach to a project that could have negative consequences. He asks the question whether R360 plans to use World Rugby’s anti-doping, medical and disciplinary systems already in place, and whether they plan to financially contribute to their development and maintenance.

The proposed league plans to create eight men’s franchises and four women’s, with matches set to take place in famous locations across the planet. The group have reportedly promised that players would be released to play in international windows.

It is reported that the likes of Jac Morgan and Louis Rees-Zammit have been targeted by the breakaway competition.

Duo to remain Dragons’ co-captains

The Dragons have announced that Ben Carter and Angus O’Brien will remain co-captains for the upcoming season.

Carter and O’Brien shared the mantle at Rodney Parade last term during the United Rugby Championship and Challenge Cup campaigns.

Carter is on the comeback trail after suffering a head injury in the opening seconds of Wales’ first Test in Japan this summer. He has made 66 outings for the region.

O’Brien is in his second stint with the Men of Gwent and has made 106 club appearances.

“Both did an excellent job last season, and we want that continuity, shared experience and leadership group to continue to develop,” said Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia.

“Ben and Angus are unique individuals who lead in different ways and styles.

“We believe they have the right balance, with how they work together, and are two men who can really take this club forward.”