South Africa pushed all the way in Pretoria by Scotland
Gregor Townsend’s resurgent side made the Springboks fight to the end for their victory.
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11 Jul 2026, 10:52
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Scotland forced into late change ahead of Boks clash
Scotland have been forced into a late squad change ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with South Africa after in-form …
Ian Cameron
11 Jul 2026, 2:36
Sione Tuipulotu admits to last man standing 'reality check' ahead of Boks Test
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PA
10 Jul 2026, 7:24
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First off this week, I’m going to say hats off to the organisers for making the Nations Championship happen. I know it wasn't ea…
Jake White
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'Rugby's old, muscular truth has survived its new, cerebral jargon'
The thrilling opening round of Nations Championship fare proved big men making hard yards remains a vital part of an ever-evolving…
Daniel Gallan
09 Jul 2026, 5:54
The Gregor Townsend verdict on the Springboks and the challenge Scotland face
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PA
09 Jul 2026, 3:46
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New TMO hub could be just what the doctor ordered – Andy Goode
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Finn Russell one of two Lions returning to Scotland XV for Boks
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PA
09 Jul 2026, 1:14
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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
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2026 Junior World Championship pool stage Team of the Tournament
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Francisco Isaac
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World Rugby Junior World Championship semi-final fixtures confirmed
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Paul Williams: 'The Nations Championship is right up there with any of the summer blockbusters.'
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Paul Williams
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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 …
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'We had five Lions not in our starting team... we have depth'
Gregor Townsend was heartened by the sight of buoyant Scotland soaring to an emphatic Nations Championship triumph in Argentina wi…
PA
05 Jul 2026, 6:13
Gregor Townsend: 'Now looking back, we’re very grateful for that defeat'
Gregor Townsend hailed Scotland for demonstrating their growth since November after they kicked off their Nations Championship wit…
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05 Jul 2026, 2:41
