Dave Rennie reveals All Blacks leadership group after Will Jordan's captaincy stint
"He was skipper on the weekend because we subbed all the other leaders off, Luke Jacobson, Jordie Barrett, obviously, Ardie had…
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The Ireland insight Dave Rennie wanted from Jordie Barrett ahead of Eden Park Test
"Yeah, I mean they're such a good side, and and they've had success of late. So yeah, I mean, we'll talk about South Africa being …
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Nations Championship
Opinion
England and the All Blacks dominate our Nations Championship team of the week
With another round of the Nations Championship now behind us, it is time to delve into the team-of-the-week territory.
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3 up, 6 down as World Rankings get shaken up
England, Japan and Spain will all have improved positions when the rankings are officially updated at 12pm on Monday (BST).
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'I’m just so privileged to be able to wear this jersey... a dream come true'
Ireland number eight Sean Jansen agreed it was a “dream” debut after scoring a try in their 36-20 bonus-point Nations Champion…
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Sean Jansen marks debut to remember as Ireland get max points against Japan
Sean Jansen scored a try on his Ireland debut as they made it a perfect opening two wins from two in their Nations Championship ca…
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs Japan | Nations Championship 2026
Ireland player ratings: Against Eddie Jones Japan, nothing less than a convincing win will have been expected from Ireland, despit…
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Andy Farrell responds to Eddie Jones prediction for Japan’s clash with Ireland
Andy Farrell has brushed off Eddie Jones’ pre-match mind games ahead of Ireland’s Nations Championship clash with Japan...
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It's 'make or bench' for Ireland's new-look half-backs against Japan
Craig Casey and Ciaran Frawley have been starved of international starts and must seize their chance to show Andy Farrell they are…
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Jake White: The brutal truth that could decide the 2027 World Cup
First off this week, I’m going to say hats off to the organisers for making the Nations Championship happen. I know it wasn't ea…
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'Rugby's old, muscular truth has survived its new, cerebral jargon'
The thrilling opening round of Nations Championship fare proved big men making hard yards remains a vital part of an ever-evolving…
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Four debutants named in Ireland squad for Japan as Farrell rings changes
Sean Jansen will win his first cap in a much-changed Ireland side for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash with Japan in Austra…
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Opinion
New TMO hub could be just what the doctor ordered – Andy Goode
World Rugby’s new TMO hub is what we’ve been crying out for since I can remember and we can only hope leagues around the world…
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Nations Championship
Analysis
England talisman and Fijian illusionist top Nations Championship stats after round 1
The 12 best national teams in rugby have been pitted against one another in the new Nations Championship, and while rugby is proud…
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Paul Williams: 'The Nations Championship is right up there with any of the summer blockbusters.'
A new competition takes time to bed in but the signs with the Nations Championship were of a tournament that will soon become a fa…
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‘Will be having nightmares’: The ‘alpha’ Wallaby who starred against Ireland
Former Wallabies scrum-half Nick Phipps has labelled Rob Valetini “the alpha of the pack” after the Nations Championship thril…
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Michael Hooper weighs in on Wallabies' late call in Ireland defeat
Michael Hooper has defended the Wallabies’ decision to take a shot at goal in the dying stages of a 33-31 Nations Championship d…
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Six Boks make our Nations Championship team of the week - Round 1
No one could have asked for a better start to the Nations Championship, which, in its opening round, offers some of the best Test …
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Ireland are a man down with debutant set for Japan call
Ireland will be forced into at least one change for Saturday's second game of the Nations Championship after Jeremy Loughman was s…
World Rankings record equalled as Scotland overtake oldest rival
In scoring more points in a match against the Pumas on Argentinian soil than ever before, Scotland have moved up to fifth in the W…
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Joe Schmidt’s assessment of Wallabies fly-halves after Ireland heartbreak
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has praised the performances of fly-halves Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson against Ireland.
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Joe Schmidt responds to Ben Donaldson’s last-gasp penalty miss
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will continue to back Ben Donaldson, who missed a difficult penalty attempt in the final play against …
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Wallabies fall short with final kick as Ireland snatch late win
Ireland prop Tom Clarkson’s late converted try snatched his side a thrilling 33-31 win over Australia in their Nations Champions…
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Irish hero concedes Wallabies were 'very unlucky'
Hugo Keenan hailed Ireland for digging in deep and never giving up, securing themselves a sixth straight win against the Wallabies…
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Ireland player ratings vs Australia | Nations Championship 2026
Ireland player ratings: Andy Farrell's side went into this contest against the Wallabies in their inaugural Nations Championship m…
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Wallabies player ratings vs Ireland | Nations Championship 2026
The Wallabies have fallen agonisingly short of a Nations Championship win against Ireland, losing 31-33 in Sydney.
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Ireland forced into late change moments before Wallabies kick-off
Ireland have been forced into a late change for their Nations Championship opener against Australia after Rob Baloucoune was ruled…
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Dan Sheehan: 'I was sort of more just disappointed for Caelan at the time'
Dan Sheehan admitted getting the call to captain Ireland in their upcoming Nations Championship series “didn’t faze” him.
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Sixth-choice loosehead and second-chance inspiration get their biggest Ireland starts
Cian Prendergast and Tom O'Toole were overlooked for parts of their respective careers, but have fought their way to international…
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What Wallabies captain Harry Wilson makes of Ireland’s backrow trio
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has highlighted the importance of winning collisions at attacking breakdowns before facing Ireland.
The qualities that have primed Carter Gordon for another start on home soil
Carter Gordon will partner ACT Brumbies captain Ryan Lonergan in a new-look halves pairing when the Wallabies take on Ireland.
Andy Farrell defends selection of Ireland’s Sam Prendergast against Australia
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said Sam Prendergast’s selection for Saturday’s Nations Championship opener against Australia has b…
Joe Schmidt explains new starting Wallabies halves call for Ireland
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has gone with a new starting halves combination for this weekend’s Nations Championship opener again…
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Andy Farrell backs Prendergast brothers in team to play Wallabies
Andy Farrell has named his side for Ireland's inaugural Nations Championship Test, with both Prendergast brothers starting in Sydn…
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Why Joe Schmidt believes Lachlan Shaw is ready for Wallabies debut
Lachlan Shaw is in line to become Wallaby number 996 after being named on the bench ahead of this weekend’s clash with Ireland.
Jock Campbell earns long-awaited Wallabies return in team to face Ireland
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has sprung a selection shock ahead of the team’s opening Test of the Nations Championship in Sydney.
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