USA, Spain win thrillers in action-packed World Rugby Nations Cup round
Chris Hilsenbeck has kicked another match-winner in the World Rugby Nations Cup, slotting a 77th-minute conversion.
Finn Morton
08 Nov 2026, 19:25
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Ex-All Blacks duo blooded as Samoa beat Zimbabwe in World Rugby Nations Cup
Samoa produced a clinical display to defeat Zimbabwe 43-7 and open their World Rugby Nations Cup campaign in style, running in sev…
Ian Cameron
08 Nov 2026, 8:39
Two ex-All Blacks among four debutants for Manu Samoa against Zimbabwe
Manu Samoa head coach Lemalu Tusi Pisi has wasted no time bringing the Samoan squad's new talent into the matchday 23, naming four…
Ned Lester
05 Nov 2026, 14:07
Analysis
Huge ambitions and milestone moments as World Rugby Nations Cup returns
The inaugural competition returns with Europe taking centre stage, and fresh storylines to be written by the game's emerging power…
Francisco Isaac
05 Nov 2026, 4:23
Home of Rugby League champions to host Test Rugby Union
In a first for the Yorkshire city, Wakefield will host Test match rugby union when Zimbabwe take on Samoa in the World Rugby Natio…
Jon Newcombe
03 Nov 2026, 0:24
World Rugby statement: Stability of top-level Samoan rugby safeguarded by governance review
Following talks led by World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson and Samoa's Prime Minister Hon. Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi …
Jon Newcombe
30 Oct 2026, 2:18
Tracking the Eagles’ opponents one year out from the Rugby World Cup
The USA Eagles kick off their World Cup campaign in just under one year. On 2 October, Scott Lawrence’s men take on France in th…
Vitas Carosella
23 Oct 2026, 11:00
Three ex-All Blacks and Sevens star named in Samoa's Nations Cup squad
Head coach Tusi Pisi has handed a handful of All Blacks places in his 30-man Manu Samoa squad for the November leg of the World Ru…
Ian Cameron
22 Oct 2026, 5:52
Referees for World Rugby Nations Cup confirmed
World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the November leg of the inaugural Nations Cup, with 18 referees from…
Ian Cameron
22 Oct 2026, 3:23
'Outstanding leader' to drive Rugby World Cup 2031 in the United States
Leading U.S sports executive and former professional tennis player Megan Rose has been appointed Managing Director of the Men’s …
Vitas Carosella
21 Oct 2026, 9:30
Stormers appeal Investec Champions Cup ban decision
The South African franchise are disputing the three-match ban handed to hooker JJ Kotze for his red card against Bristol, and a di…
Jon Newcombe
21 Oct 2026, 1:56
Heartbreak for Exeter who come close to toppling 14-man Toulouse in thriller
Exeter slipped to a 43-40 Champions Cup defeat against 14-man Toulouse despite Zack Wimbush scoring a hat-trick.
PA
18 Oct 2026, 9:58
Opinion
Exeter Chiefs player ratings vs Toulouse | 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup
Exeter Chiefs player ratings: Rob Baxter's Chiefs were tasked with arguably the toughest assignment in club rugby, winning away to…
Ian Cameron
18 Oct 2026, 9:22
Exeter Chiefs put 6'6 monster on wing against Toulouse in Champions Cup baptism of fire
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter gives rookie outside centre Zack Wimbush only his second appearance on the wing for the Investec Cha…
Neil Fissler
16 Oct 2026, 4:40
Opinion
My South African darkhorse for this season's Champions Cup - Andy Goode
The opening weekend of the Champions Cup is one of the highlights of the rugby calendar and these early rounds are absolutely pivo…
Andy Goode
15 Oct 2026, 8:47
What the future holds with Premier Sports' EPCR deal entering its final year
In what could be their final season as rights holders, the broadcaster's coverage of the Champions Cup kicks off on Friday night a…
Jon Newcombe
14 Oct 2026, 4:20
