Seven Nations Championship stars who got their start in SVNS
RugbyPass gives you seven of the biggest stars in World Rugby who got their start in the shorter format of the game.
Nick Wasiliev
24 Jul 2026, 1:58
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Opinion
Wallabies report card: All 31 Nations Championship players rated
Australia finished the first block of Nations Championship matches with a 1-2 record, but those two defeats were against Six Natio…
Finn Morton
23 Jul 2026, 18:51
A major nation is absent from our 11 player Nations Championship stats topper list
With everyone patiently awaiting the November window for the Nations Championship, there's no better time to break down the statis…
Francisco Isaac
23 Jul 2026, 2:15
Les Kiss clears up ‘super athlete’ Suaalii’s Wallabies position
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is expected to keep suiting up in Wallaby gold with the number 13 on his back.
Finn Morton
22 Jul 2026, 22:03
‘No one’s guaranteed a position’: Kiss explains lock’s Wallabies return
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss has explained that while no one is ever guaranteed a spot in the top squad, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has …
Finn Morton
22 Jul 2026, 21:36
'Small steps': The ex-All Blacks coach in charge of reshaping Wallabies defence
Incoming Wallabies head coach Less Kiss has brought in him former All Blacks assistant Scott McLeod from the Kubota Spears with hi…
Ben Smith
22 Jul 2026, 21:34
Reds enforcer Salakaia-Loto recalled in Les Kiss' first Wallabies squad
Queensland Reds enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is back in the mix for the Wallabies, named in the squad to face Japan in two Tests.
Finn Morton
22 Jul 2026, 18:02
Analysis
Joe Schmidt bows out on a high - but can the Wallabies escape 'the twilight zone'?
The coach steps aside having made admirable progress across Australian rugby, but there is much to be done ahead of a home World C…
Nick Bishop
22 Jul 2026, 10:28
Opinion
Joe Schmidt leaves Les Kiss a Wallabies team on the rise
It’s been 449 days since Rugby Australia announced Kiss would take over from Schmidt, and the Wallabies have made some obvious s…
Finn Morton
21 Jul 2026, 21:23
‘A good find’: The Wallabies history Josh Canham made against Italy
Josh Canham had only made four appearances for the Wallabies before taking the field at Perth’s HBF Park on Saturday.
Finn Morton
21 Jul 2026, 19:57
Analysis
Nations Championship: Debutants who seized their chance on road to RWC 2027
Over 40 players from 11 different teams were handed first caps across the first three rounds of the inaugural global competition.
Jon Newcombe
21 Jul 2026, 6:00
Opinion
Wallabies' game-by-game review for Nations Championship July series
Last time the Wallabies played Ireland alone, they had a 67% success rate at the lineout, which is a massive turnaround with compa…
John Ferguson
20 Jul 2026, 18:29
Analysis
Joe Schmidt leaves the Wallabies in a far better place - but key questions loom
Joe Schmidt has improved Australian rugby on and off the field, but it remains to be seen what new coach Les Kiss will do with his…
Brett McKay
20 Jul 2026, 10:56
Joe Schmidt's positive outlook on 31-Test Wallabies tenure
But only the second Australian success in his last 11 Tests in charge could not completely mask a galling record of just 12 wins f…
AAP
20 Jul 2026, 1:32
Opinion
All Blacks dominate our Nations Champions third round team of the week
The July window of the Nations Championship has come and gone, with teams having already packed their bags to return home, giving …
Francisco Isaac
19 Jul 2026, 11:38
Departing Wallabies coach Schmidt's message for Australian Rugby
Joe Schmidt has given Australian rugby one important piece of advice before setting off into the sunset.
AAP
18 Jul 2026, 19:09
