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
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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
The Steve Tandy verdict on Baa-Baas win as George North makes candid admission
Head coach Steve Tandy declared Wales’ win over the Barbarians a “brilliant hit-out” for their Nations Championship opener w…
PA
27 Jun 2026, 11:58
Wales pip the Barbarians despite try double from George North
Wales won successive games for the first time since the 2023 World Cup with a 33-31 victory over the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium…
PA
27 Jun 2026, 9:18
Wales player ratings vs Barbarians | 2026
Wales have warmed up for their Nations Championship opener against Fiji in Cardiff next week with a 33-31 win against the Barbaria…
Joe Harvey
27 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
Kieran Hardy identifies Bok who has ‘point to prove’ when Barbarians face Wales
Kieran Hardy feels Faf de Klerk “has something to prove” as he steps out of the Wales shadows for an Allianz Stadium duel with…
PA
26 Jun 2026, 11:15
'It's a shame': Wales camp react as Christ Tshiunza 'deemed unavailable'
Wales boss Steve Tandy admits it is a “shame” new Sale signing Christ Tshiunza will be unavailable because of the Welsh Rugby …
PA
26 Jun 2026, 1:39
'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
Four uncapped players receive Wales call to face the Barbarians
Four players are in line to make their Wales debuts after Steve Tandy named his side to face the Barbarians at Twickenham's Allian…
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2026, 5:31
Opinion
The Boks and All Blacks prove it's time we think differently about JRLO
Phone +54 2122373655. No, its not a number somewhere in Argentina (although you could be forgiven for thinking so with plus 54 …
Matt McILraith
25 Jun 2026, 2:53
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
Two World Cup-winning Springboks to start for Barbarians against Wales
Faf de Klerk will captain the Barbarians when they take on Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, a week after helping…
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2026, 7:56
'I needed a new environment... you get to learn a lot off them'
Dillon Lewis says he never gave up on playing for Wales as he prepares to end a spell of over two years in the international wilde…
PA
24 Jun 2026, 6:17
