The inaugural Nations Championship brings together the Six Nations and leading Southern Hemisphere sides in a major new 12-team global rugby tournament. The tournament features the Six Nations sides (Northern Hemisphere) and six teams from the Southern Hemisphere (New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Fiji, and Japan)
Nations Championship Finals Weekend ticket sales pass 100,000 with 100 days remaining before the inaugural three-day London finale.
Rassie Erasmus says South Africa are building Springboks squad depth for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after strong Nations Championship results.
Ben Earl has called for a rethink of the Nations Championship schedule after England completed a demanding July tour involving three Tests on three continents across successive weekends.
Steve Tandy’s first season as Wales head coach ended with a heavy defeat against South Africa, but have they made strides forward and what must change if they are to begin thinking about competing with the top nations again?
Matt's observations from England’s 31-24 win over Argentina, as Marcus Smith, Fin Smith, the centres, back row and bench show growing progress.
England ended their July tour with a tense 31-24 win over Argentina in a chaotic Nations Championship match at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero.
Australia ended Joe Schmidt's time as head coach with a commanding 57-10 win over Italy in Perth, snapping a six-match losing streak in emphatic fashion.
France rounded off the first leg of the Nations Championship with a commanding 42-15 win over Japan at the National Stadium in Tokyo.
New Zealand extended their unbeaten run at Eden Park to 53 matches with a 40-21 win over Ireland in the Nations Championship.
England return to Argentina seeking to rediscover the belief, depth and identity forged on last summer’s unbeaten tour under Steve Borthwick.
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A humorous WHOOP reflection on a chaotic sporting weekend featuring The Open at Royal Birkdale, Nations Championship rugby and the World Cup final.
Sam Prendergast prepares for Ireland’s All Blacks Test at Eden Park with Johnny Sexton support and backing from captain Dan Sheehan.
Ireland make nine changes for the All Blacks Test at Eden Park as Andy Farrell recalls senior players for Nations Championship clash.
England name an unchanged XV for Argentina in Santiago del Estero, with travel, fatigue, altitude and recovery all shaping their Nations Championship test.
England have named an unchanged starting XV for their Nations Championship clash with Argentina, with Jamie George set to captain the side in Santiago del Estero.
After making 10 changes from their win over England, Rassie Erasmus' side were able to see off Scotland. Now, the world champions have named four debutants who will face Wales this weekend.
Rassie Erasmus explains World Rugby’s new referee protocols after Italy raised concerns over officiating against New Zealand.
England’s trip from Liverpool to Santiago del Estero shows how travel, sleep, recovery, nutrition and sports science shape Test rugby preparation.
England’s journey from Liverpool to Santiago del Estero shows how travel logistics, recovery and sports science become part of Test rugby performance.
Italy lock Niccolo Cannone receives a four-match ban after his red card against New Zealand in the Nations Championship.
South Africa name four uncapped players to face Wales as Rassie Erasmus rotates his Springboks squad for the Durban Test.
Ireland made it two bonus-point wins from two in the Nations Championship with a hard-fought 36-20 victory over Japan in New South Wales.
Australia’s losing run stretched to six matches after they fell 42-26 to France in their Nations Championship clash in Brisbane.