Nations Cup: Ex-All Blacks among 48 players introduced to the Test arena
Francisco Isaac runs through the new caps blooded during an exhilarating first phase of the World Rugby Nations Cup.
Francisco Isaac
21 Jul 2026, 8:00
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Rugby World Cup qualifiers dealt five cards in Nations Cup as Europe dominates
Rugby World Cup regulars Georgia and Chile have gone top of Pools A and B in the World Rugby Nations Cup after two rounds, which p…
Ben Smith
11 Jul 2026, 23:06
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…
Andy Goode
09 Jul 2026, 1:20
444 points in six games: Nations Cup off to a thrilling start
Nothing separated Canada and Spain at the end of an 84-point World Rugby Nations Cup thriller in Edmonton, playing out a 42-all dr…
Finn Morton
04 Jul 2026, 23:01
Watch: Super Rugby duo score twice as Manu Samoa put 66 on Hong Kong China
The second game of the Nations Cup in 2026 was hosted at Estadio Nacional, in Santiago, where Lemalu Tusi Pisi's side secured a co…
Henry Lee
04 Jul 2026, 16:19
Where and how to watch the World Rugby Nations Cup
The World Rugby Nations Cup gets underway on 4 July, with the inaugural edition of the new second-tier international competition k…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul 2026, 1:17
Analysis
Five players under 21 to look out for in the World Rugby Nations Cup
The Nations Cup will usher in a new era of thrills and rivalries for fans of Georgia, the United States of America, Samoa, Portuga…
Francisco Isaac
03 Jul 2026, 10:33
Exclusive
World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin: ‘This is what we’ve always wanted; a connected global calendar where every match has meaning.’
The Nations Cup will kick off alongside the Nations Championship to herald a new era of Test rugby to enhance the game's global ca…
Owain Jones
03 Jul 2026, 4:28
Opinion
Five must-watch Nations Cup matches as an All Black dons new colours
The inaugural Nations Cup kicks off this Saturday with 12 teams involved in what is expected to be an exhilarating and dramatic ra…
Francisco Isaac
30 Jun 2026, 5:14
Major change introduced to world rankings in time for Nations Championship
Other than introducing penalties for inactive unions, the rankings have largely remained unaltered since they were first used, in …
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 2:30
Analysis
No.1 Springboks are third-best in the World Rankings record books
The Springboks will go into the inaugural Nations Championship in July sitting proudly at the top of the rankings, with a sizeable…
Jon Newcombe
16 Jun 2026, 7:54
Samoa name squad with two huge PREM omissions but ex-All Black gets call
Samoa have named their 32-man squad for the upcoming Nations Cup in Chile, with captain Theo McFarland missing out on selection.
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2026, 2:19
Analysis
Arguably rugby's most gifted nation tops Pro D2 try-scoring charts
With the Pro D2 knockouts in full swing, we still have time to dive deep into what happened in the regular season, specifically wh…
Francisco Isaac
30 May 2026, 0:54
'Fundamental shift in the game': World Rugby outline new six-year strategy
World Rugby has unveiled a new six-year strategy running through to 2031, built around a vision of “powering rugby, uniting the …
Ian Cameron
22 May 2026, 0:55
Best-supported Pro D2 outfit beats crowd average of four PREM clubs
France's second division, Pro D2, is celebrating another groundbreaking season with average attendances for the regular season up …
Jon Newcombe
19 May 2026, 8:01
Rugby World Cup 2027 ticket application window now open
Fans can apply for tickets to the tournament in Australia during a two-week window from now until 18:00 AEST (09:00 GMT) Tuesday, …
Jon Newcombe
18 May 2026, 23:01
