‘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
04 Jul 2026, 21:25
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Analysis
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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
02 Jul 2026, 19:00
Opinion
Five must-watch Nations Cup matches as an All Black dons new colours
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Arguably England's 2 best back-rows to lock horns in Top 14 Final
Stade Toulousain and Montpellier HR are just a few days away from finding out which of the two will take the Top 14 trophy home, w…
Francisco Isaac
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Portugal squad missing two title-winning heroes but legend returns
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Francisco Isaac
24 Jun 2026, 8:45
Analysis
The naughty step: The most carded club sides in rugby
Before you scroll down in your quest to find out which club had a deep love affair with the yellow and red card, let’s kick off …
Francisco Isaac
19 Jun 2026, 9:01
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
Analysis
Why the renaissance man Billy Vunipola is Montpellier's inspiration
An England and Saracens legend, Billy Vunipola has had his ups and downs in his career but an Indian summer in Montpellier have se…
Gavin Mortimer
17 Jun 2026, 12:22
Analysis
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
The 19 British and Irish players in the Top 14 play-offs
The deciding few weeks of the season is upon us, as the Top 14 is fast approaching the championship play-offs!
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Stuart Hogg back in the saddle after 5-month break
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