Nations Championship

England: First, they have to get there

England’s journey from Liverpool to Santiago del Estero shows how travel logistics, recovery and sports science become part of Test rugby performance.
14 July 2026

Niccolo Cannone banned for four matches

Italy lock Niccolo Cannone receives a four-match ban after his red card against New Zealand in the Nations Championship.
14 July 2026

England thrash Fiji 73-8 in Liverpool

England ended their five-match losing run with a dominant 73-8 win over 14-man Fiji in the Nations Championship at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
11 July 2026

Ireland defeat Japan to stay unbeaten

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.
11 July 2026

Australia lose to France after second-half collapse

Australia’s losing run stretched to six matches after they fell 42-26 to France in their Nations Championship clash in Brisbane.
11 July 2026

All Blacks overcome slow start to beat Italy

New Zealand overcame a poor first half to beat Italy 47-17 and remain unbeaten after two rounds of the Nations Championship.
11 July 2026

From Camborne to Everton: Sam Matavesi's remarkable summer reaches the England stage

Sam Matavesi’s journey from Camborne and Cornwall’s Twickenham glory to facing England for Fiji in Liverpool highlights rugby’s remarkable grassroots-to-Test pathway.
11 July 2026

From Rufford to the Waterfront: Ten Great Pubs for Fiji Rugby Fans Heading to Liverpool

A rugby fan’s guide to eight Liverpool pubs to visit before England face Fiji at Hill Dickinson Stadium in the Nations Championship.
11 July 2026

From Wonderwall To Jerusalem: Will Andy Burnham Watch England v Fiji ?

As England face Fiji at Everton’s new stadium, Andy Burnham’s sporting journey unites football, both rugby codes, music and northern identity.
10 July 2026

Noah Caluori set for England debut against Fiji

Noah Caluori is named in England’s squad to face Fiji as Henry Slade returns and three uncapped players are included.
9 July 2026

Scotland Have a Real Opportunity Against a Rotated Springbok Side

Scotland have a real chance against a rotated Springbok side in Pretoria, with Finn Russell back and Gregor Townsend targeting a major Nations Championship win.
9 July 2026

Finn Russell returns for Scotland against South Africa

Finn Russell returns for Scotland against South Africa as Gregor Townsend makes three changes for the Pretoria Test.
9 July 2026

England v Fiji: Who Should Start at Centre? Five Options Steve Borthwick Must Consider

England’s centre selection debate intensifies before Fiji, with Atkinson, Janse van Rensburg, Ojomoh, Slade and Freeman all pushing their claims.
9 July 2026

Fiji’s Home From Home: Why England's Trip to Liverpool Is Rugby's Strangest Away Day

England face Fiji at Liverpool’s Hill Dickinson Stadium as the Flying Fijians stage a UK “home” Test in rugby’s new Nations Championship.
8 July 2026

Embrose Papier returns as Springboks rotate squad for Scotland clash

Embrose Papier returns for South Africa as Rassie Erasmus makes 10 changes for the Springboks’ Nations Championship Test against Scotland.
6 July 2026

Springboks beat England 45-21 in Johannesburg

South Africa opened their Nations Championship campaign with a powerful 45-21 win over England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
4 July 2026

Ireland edge Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship opener

Ireland came from behind twice in the second half to beat Australia 33-31 in a tense Nations Championship match at a sold-out Sydney Football Stadium.
4 July 2026

Japan secure 27-10 win over Italy

Japan began their Nations Championship campaign with an impressive 27-10 win over Italy in Tokyo.
4 July 2026

All Blacks edge France 34-32 in Nations Championship opener

The All Blacks overcame a rusty start and a first-half yellow card to beat France 34-32 in Christchurch, giving Dave Rennie victory in his first Test as head coach.
4 July 2026

South Africa v England: Nations Championship Armchair - Opinion

South Africa host England at Ellis Park in a bruising Nations Championship opener, with Springbok experience, altitude and England’s bench impact all in focus.
3 July 2026