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…
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New TMO hub could be just what the doctor ordered – Andy Goode
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Ian Cameron
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Five players under 21 to look out for in the World Rugby Nations Cup
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Francisco Isaac
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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
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Five must-watch Nations Cup matches as an All Black dons new colours
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Francisco Isaac
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The Boks and All Blacks prove it's time we think differently about JRLO
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Telusa Veainu: ‘There’s something spiritual, a feeling of home when I go back to the Tonga team’
The veteran full-back thought his country "might have run out of players" when he was recalled for the Nations Cup, but is relishi…
Ben Coles
24 Jun 2026, 13:04
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
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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
JRLO XV team of the season: All Blacks dominate Springboks five to two
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Matt McILraith
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The major All Blacks subplot as Japan Rugby League One final played out
It might have been the Japan Rugby League final, but it was a day for the All Blacks after Kobelco Kobe Steelers beat Kubota Spear…
Matt McILraith
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Champions Cup winner a shock omission from Tonga squad as team-mate makes it
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Bernard Foley eyes final bow as Super Rugby return rumours spread
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