'It’s a bit disappointing... Why he would say those types of things?'
Fiji captain Tevita Ikanivere insists his players have shrugged off a demand to “deliver a return on investment” by their unio…
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10 Jul 2026, 5:42
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Five talking points as England duo poised for debut against Fiji
England are aiming to end their five-Test losing run when they clash with Fiji at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday.
PA
10 Jul 2026, 4:28
Bath given brutal Investec Champions Cup schedule as fixtures confirmed
Reigning champions Bordeaux, who beat Bath in the semi-finals, begin their title defence away at Gloucester on Friday, 16 October.
Jon Newcombe
10 Jul 2026, 3:05
Steve Borthwick responds to growing disquiet, puts Jack Willis rumours to bed
The Hill Dickinson Stadium appointment with the Islanders is a must-win encounter ahead of a tricky clash against Argentina on Jul…
PA
10 Jul 2026, 2:27
The best XV of Gallagher PREM signings ahead of the 2026/2027 season
Between now and the end of the year, all (fingers crossed on Fehi Fineanganofo) of these players will be arriving at their new clu…
Neil Fissler
10 Jul 2026, 1:06
Fiji recall hero of historic England win as they plot another upset
Fiji have recalled fly-half Caleb Muntz to face England on Saturday in the Nations Championship after missing the opening round de…
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2026, 7:25
Opinion
Jake White: The brutal truth that could decide the 2027 World Cup
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
09 Jul 2026, 7:07
Opinion
'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
England keep faith in XV with only two changes, but 3 debutants wait on bench
Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Noah Caluori and George Kloska are all poised to make their England debuts from the bench on Saturday …
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2026, 5:00
Opinion
New TMO hub could be just what the doctor ordered – Andy Goode
World Rugby’s new TMO hub is what we’ve been crying out for since I can remember and we can only hope leagues around the world…
Andy Goode
09 Jul 2026, 1:20
Analysis
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
08 Jul 2026, 19:52
Opinion
Can Jamie George maintain sky-high standards until his last dance at the Rugby World Cup?
The stand-in England skipper has been a magnificent servant to his country but knows he can't repeat missed tackle error too frequ…
Neil Squires
08 Jul 2026, 5:29
Richard Wigglesworth is clear on what England need to fix for Fiji
The pressure on head coach Steve Borthwick dialled up further on Saturday as South Africa turned on the power at Ellis Park to eme…
PA
08 Jul 2026, 1:09
Analysis
Borthwick's England battle, tactical fog and familiar flaws
As they fell to a fifth straight defeat by the rampant Springboks, England's traditional areas of strength are bearing no fruit.
Nick Bishop
07 Jul 2026, 22:54
Opinion
Paul Williams: 'The Nations Championship is right up there with any of the summer blockbusters.'
A new competition takes time to bed in but the signs with the Nations Championship were of a tournament that will soon become a fa…
Paul Williams
07 Jul 2026, 7:46
Opinion
Assessing England's depth chart at full-back: 7 players vying for one shirt
England's specialist full-back options look limited beyond Freddie Steward and George Furbank.
Jon Newcombe
07 Jul 2026, 5:32
