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…
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09 Jul 2026, 1:25
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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
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…
Ned Lester
08 Jul 2026, 19:52
Opinion
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…
Paul Williams
07 Jul 2026, 7:46
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 …
Francisco Isaac
06 Jul 2026, 2:37
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…
Ian Cameron
06 Jul 2026, 0:55
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…
Jon Newcombe
05 Jul 2026, 0:31
Japan claim impressive win over Italy to start Nations Championship
Takuro Matsunaga finished with a decisive 17-point haul as Japan began the inaugural Nations Championship with a 27-10 win against…
Finn Morton
04 Jul 2026, 3:41
New Saints signing one of two Italy debutants for Japan clash
Italy have handed senior debuts to Alessandro Ortombina and Malik Faissal for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Japan…
Josh Raisey
02 Jul 2026, 4:18
Analysis
Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'
A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.
Nick Bishop
01 Jul 2026, 1:42
Analysis
Rassie Erasmus pipped by fierce rival in Nations Championship win percentages
While Dave Rennie is just about to start his tenure as head coach of the All Blacks, Rassie Erasmus will draw level with Jake Whit…
Jon Newcombe
30 Jun 2026, 8:30
Japan XV starlet shines early but Maori All Blacks storm home in Nagoya
The Maori All Blacks and Japan XV met in Nagoya for the latest chapter in what has become a frequently visited rivalry in recent y…
Ned Lester
27 Jun 2026, 5:24
'Most honourable week of my life': Sullivan on Maori All Blacks captaincy nod
Bailyn Sullivan is not renowned for saying much, but when asked why he was appointed Maori All Blacks captain for their two-game …
Adam Julian
25 Jun 2026, 22:40
Tamati Ellison names six debutants in Maori All Blacks team to play Japan XV
The Maori All Blacks whanau will add another six members this weekend, with Tamati Ellison's first matchday squad announced to fac…
Ned Lester
24 Jun 2026, 21:50
Opinion
The time for specialist No.7s has come to an end
Now that a majority of the touring squads have been named, it has become clear that the role of the openside flanker, who wears th…
John Ferguson
24 Jun 2026, 15:52
Antoine Dupont missing for now as Galthie names 33-man France squad
Fabien Galthie has named his 33-man France squad for their Nations Championship fixtures against the All Blacks, Australia and Jap…
Josh Raisey
23 Jun 2026, 5:43
