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Earl wants changes to 'brutal' Nations Championship format
Ben Earl calls for a change to the Nations Championship format after England's "brutal" schedule in the summer leg of the inaugural competition.
July 20, 2026Drubbed in Durban, but Morgan says Wales are closing gap to elite
Jac Morgan is confident Wales are closing the gap to the best in the world despite another hammering by South Africa in the Nations Championship.
July 20, 2026England's discipline 'verging on comical' - Dawson
Matt Dawson described England's discipline as "comical" and says they have a problem to address after receiving four yellow cards in the 31-24 win over Argentina.
July 19, 2026'Chaos' & 'comedy refereering' as England beat Argentina
Watch the highlights as England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship with the hosts having a last-gasp try controversially ruled out.
July 18, 2026Ill-disciplined England beat Argentina in thriller after controversial late TMO call
England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship after the hosts have a last-gasp try controversially ruled out in Santiago del Estero.
July 18, 2026Wales held pointless again by seven-try South Africa
South Africa ease to a seven-try bonus-point victory over Wales in the third round of the Nations Championship in Durban.
July 18, 2026Have Wales got their midfield partnership right?
Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn have another chance as midfield partners as Wales finish the season in South Africa.
July 17, 2026I've not found my feet back in rugby - Rees-Zammit
Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit ready to make a bigger impact next season after a first year back in rugby.
July 16, 2026Graham one of 14 Scotland changes for Fiji
Scotland have named an almost entirely changed team for Saturday's Nations Championship game against Fiji at Murrayfield.
July 16, 2026Lake leads Wales against South Africa after injury scare
Hooker Dewi Lake recovers from injury to captain Wales against South Africa for the Nations Championship match in Durban on Saturday.
July 16, 2026The 'small 1%' that could help Ireland at Eden Park
Conor Murray says Eden Park is a "daunting" venue, but says there is a "small 1%" that may help Ireland against the All Blacks on Saturday.
July 14, 2026Ireland genuinely believe they can beat us - Rennie
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie says his side is "well aware of Ireland's ability" as the two teams prepare to meet in Saturday's Nations Championship match in Auckland.
July 13, 2026Wales captain Lake set to miss South Africa Test
Dewi Lake is set to miss his first game under Steve Tandy when Wales face the world champions in the Nations Championship on Saturday.
July 13, 2026The hardest test - Wales need reaction in South Africa
Josh Adams says Wales face the toughest test of their progress under Steve Tandy when facing South Africa in the Nations Championship.
July 13, 2026Ireland hold off spirited Japan for bonus-point win
Sean Jansen marks his international debut with a try as a much-changed Ireland wore Japan to make it two bonus-point wins from two in the Nations Championship.
July 11, 2026First-time captain Beirne expects high-tempo Japan duel
Tadhg Beirne says he is looking forward to a "special, special moment" when he captains Ireland for the first time in Saturday's Nations Championship game against Japan.
July 10, 2026Beard hopes to repeat Wales success in Argentina
Wales lock Adam Beard is a man who has been to Argentina before and won as Stve Tandy's side aim to tame the Pumas.
July 10, 2026Slade back in England XV for must-win game with Fiji
Centre Henry Slade, who did not play a minute of England's Six Nations campaign earlier this year, has been recalled to the starting line-up to face Fiji.
July 9, 2026Wales drop Rees-Zammit to bench as Costelow starts
Wing Louis Rees-Zammit drops to the bench and Sam Costelow starts at 10 as Wales make three changes to face Argentina on Saturday.
July 9, 2026Four set for debuts as Ireland make nine changes
Four players are set to make their debuts for a much-changed Ireland side in Saturday's Nations Championship game against Japan.
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Earl wants changes to 'brutal' Nations Championship format
'Chaos' & 'comedy refereering' as England beat Argentina Ben Earl has called for a change to the Nations Championship format after England's "brutal" schedule in the summer leg of the inaugural compe
Wales closing the gap to world's best - Morgan
Jac Morgan helped the Lions win the 2025 series in Australia Jac Morgan believes Wales are closing the gap to the best sides in the world despite chastening Nations Championship defeats by Argentina
England's discipline 'verging on comical' - Dawson
'Chaos' & 'comedy refereeing' as England beat Argentina Former scrum-half Matt Dawson described England's discipline as "verging on comical" after four players were shown yellow cards in the second h
England beat Argentina in thriller after late TMO call
'Chaos' & 'comedy refereeing' as England beat Argentina Nations Championship - round three Argentina (3) 24 Tries: Carreras, penalty try, Piccardo Cons: Albornoz 2 Pen: Albornoz England (19) 31 T
'Chaos' & 'comedy refereering' as England beat Argentina
There was an error Watch the highlights as England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship with the hosts having a last-gasp try controversially ruled out. READ MORE
Wales held pointless again by seven-try South Africa
Nations Championship highlights: South Africa 43-0 Wales Nations Championship South Africa (19) 43 Tries: Wiese, Reinach, Kriel, Williams, Jantjies, Arendse, de Villiers Cons: Moyo 3, Libbok Wale
Have Wales got their midfield partnership right?
Eddie James, Max Llewellyn, Ben Thomas and Joe Hawkins have made Wales starts in Steve Tandy's first season in charge After 12 games in charge, Wales head coach Steve Tandy goes back to his starting
I've not found my feet back in rugby - Rees-Zammit
Louis Rees-Zammit has played 42 internationals for Wales Louis Rees-Zammit says he has not settled back into rugby as quickly as he would have liked during his first year back in the sport. The 25-y
Graham one of 14 Scotland changes for Fiji
Scotland's all-time record try scorer Darcy Graham returns to the side Scotland have named an almost entirely changed team for Saturday's Nations Championship game against Fiji at Murrayfield. The o
Wales pick Lake against Boks after injury scare
Dewi Lake will join Gloucester next season after leaving Ospreys Wales have named captain Dewi Lake in their side for the Nations Championship match against South Africa in Durban on Saturday. The h
The 'small 1%' that could help Ireland at Eden Park
Ireland's last attempt to topple New Zealand at Eden Park in July 2022 ended in defeat Unbeaten in 52 Tests across 32 years. To say Eden Park is a fortress for New Zealand is an understatement. Ire
Wales captain Lake set to miss South Africa Test
Dewi Lake has started all of Steve Tandy's 11 Tests in charge of Wales Wales captain Dewi Lake is set to miss the Nations Championship fixture against South Africa on Saturday with a groin injury. R
Ireland genuinely believe they can beat us - Rennie
New Zealand are unbeaten at Eden Park in 52 games New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said his players are "well aware of Ireland's ability" as the two teams prepare to meet in Saturday's Nations Cham
The hardest test - Wales need reaction in South Africa
Josh Adams faced South Africa with the Lions in 2021 Josh Adams believes Wales' daunting Nations Championship fixture against South Africa will be the litmus test of their progress under Steve Tandy.
Ireland hold off spirited Japan for bonus-point win
Highlights: Ireland secure bonus point win over Japan Nations Championship round two Japan (13) 20 Tries: Taira, Era Cons: Matsunaga 2 Pens: Matsunaga 2 Ireland (19) 36 Tries: Timoney, O'Toole, H
First-time captain Beirne expects high-tempo Japan duel
Beirne (centre) will lead Ireland out for the first time in Saturday's game Tadhg Beirne says he is looking forward to a "special, special moment" when he captains Ireland for the first time in Satur
Beard hopes to repeat Wales success in Argentina
Adam Beard has played in two World Cups Wales lock Adam Beard is a man who has been to Argentina before and won. Indeed, he is a player who has been to San Juan before and triumphed - starting in Wa
Wales drop Rees-Zammit to bench as Costelow starts
Louis Rees-Zammit and Sam Costelow were both part of the Wales squad in the 2023 World Cup Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has dropped to the bench for the Nations Championship match against Argentina o
Slade back in England XV for must-win game with Fiji
Slade's most recent England start came in November's 27-23 win over Argentina Centre Henry Slade, who did not play a minute of England's Six Nations campaign earlier this year, has been recalled to t
Four set for debuts as Ireland make nine changes
Sean Jansen starts at number eight following an impressive season with Connacht Four players are set to make their debuts for a much-changed Ireland side in Saturday's Nations Championship game again