‘Foundation’ for Rugby World Cup: USA make winning Nations Cup start
The USA are off to a winning start in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup, overcoming Portugal 30-29 in a classic Test.
Finn Morton
04 Jul 2026, 22:00
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Hilsenbeck’s clutch penalty lifts USA over Portugal in Nations Cup classic
Chris Hilsenbeck slotted a 78th-minute long-range penalty as the USA snatched a dramatic 30-29 win over Portugal.
Finn Morton
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World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin: ‘This is what we’ve always wanted; a connected global calendar where every match has meaning.’
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Owain Jones
03 Jul 2026, 4:28
2026 MLR champion among four potential USA debutants for Portugal
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Finn Morton
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Opinion
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EPCR announce significant rule changes to Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
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Two-game USA series confirmed for Stephen Larkham's Australia A
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Proud Warrior Dobie commits to long-term deal at Scotstoun
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43-cap Prem star given summer off as USA reveal Nations Cup squad
Bristol Bears playmaker AJ MacGinty has not been included in the USA's Nations Cup squad, with the 43-cap fly-half one of 16 unava…
Jon Newcombe
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USA add Rugby World Cup winner to Nations Cup coaching roster
USA's coaching group for the upcoming World Rugby Nations Cup includes 1999 Rugby World Cup winner Nathan Grey, with the Australia…
Jon Newcombe
23 Jun 2026, 0:55
Huw Jones: Leaving Glasgow 'a difficult decision, but also an easy decision'
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Major change introduced to world rankings in time for Nations Championship
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