Sam Underhill will miss England’s Nations Championship campaign after suffering a ruptured biceps during Bath’s win over Harlequins.

The Nations Championship Hemisphere Shield has been unveiled ahead of a 9-9 North-South battle culminating at Finals Weekend in London.

Darcy Graham will miss Scotland’s Nations Championship campaign and Edinburgh’s early URC season after suffering a ruptured bicep.

Nations Championship Finals Weekend ticket sales pass 100,000 with 100 days remaining before the inaugural three-day London finale.

Tomás Albornoz is under scrutiny after Argentina’s 31-24 loss to England, with a costly kick, alleged referee contact and possible foul-play footage fuelling debate.

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.

England beat Argentina 31-24 in Santiago, but four yellow cards, late TMO drama, Genge’s celebration and Contepomi’s walkout dominated the fallout.

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?

Andy Farrell says Ireland must become the best team in the world to challenge top sides after their defeat to New Zealand.

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 beat Argentina 31-24 in a fiery Nations Championship clash shaped by emotion, yellow cards, TMO drama and late controversy in Santiago del Estero.

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.

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.

A global Nations Championship Saturday takes rugby fans from New Zealand v Ireland at Eden Park to Argentina v England in Santiago del Estero.

Ireland make nine changes for the All Blacks Test at Eden Park as Andy Farrell recalls senior players for Nations Championship clash.