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France defeat Australia 42-26 after second-half surge
France produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Australia 42-26 in a Nations Championship rugby test in Brisbane on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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- France defeat Australia 42-26 after second-half surge
- Jordan breaks All Blacks try record in 47-17 win over Italy
- England faces Fiji in Nations Championship at Liverpool
- Fiji vs England match on ITV1 at 2:10 BST
- Wests Tigers release Jarome Luai, set to join Eels 2027
- Rassie Erasmus coaches 55th Test, breaking Springbok record
- Scotland name Finn Russell for South Africa test
- Ireland fields nine changes, four debutants vs Japan
- Broadcaster mix-up denies Willemse MVP in 50th test
- England lose 45-21 to South Africa in Nations opener
- Scotland beats Argentina 47-38 in Nations opener
- Japan defeats Italy 27-10 in Nations Championship
Jordan breaks All Blacks try record in 47-17 win over Italy
In a historic performance at a sold-out Wellington stadium on Saturday, July 11, 2026, wing Will Jordan scored a hat-trick to become the All Blacks’ all-time leading try-scorer, powering New Zealand to a 47-17 victory ov...
England faces Fiji in Nations Championship at Liverpool
England will attempt to halt a five-match losing streak when they face Fiji in the second round of the Nations Championship on Saturday, July 11, at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
Fiji vs England match on ITV1 at 2:10 BST
England will attempt to halt a five-match losing streak when they face Fiji in the Nations Championship on Saturday, July 11, at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
Wests Tigers release Jarome Luai, set to join Eels 2027
The Wests Tigers have confirmed star five-eighth Jarome Luai will depart the club at the end of the 2026 NRL season, a year earlier than his contract initially stipulated.
Rassie Erasmus coaches 55th Test, breaking Springbok record
South Africa's director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, will set a new record for the most Tests coached by a Springbok head coach when his team faces Scotland in the Nations Championship on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Pretori...
Scotland name Finn Russell for South Africa test
Scotland will face their toughest test of the new Nations Championship this Saturday, July 11, as they take on South Africa at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
Ireland fields nine changes, four debutants vs Japan
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named a significantly altered team featuring four potential debutants for Saturday's Nations Championship match against Japan in Newcastle, Australia.
Broadcaster mix-up denies Willemse MVP in 50th test
In a bizarre post-match mix-up, South African fullback Damian Willemse was denied the official Man of the Match award following his stellar performance in the Springboks' 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park on Satur...
England lose 45-21 to South Africa in Nations opener
England suffered a 45-21 defeat to South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday, extending their losing streak to five consecutive Test matches.
Scotland beats Argentina 47-38 in Nations opener
Scotland opened the inaugural Nations Championship with a commanding 47-38 bonus-point victory over Argentina in Córdoba on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Japan defeats Italy 27-10 in Nations Championship
Japan opened their Nations Championship campaign with a convincing 27-10 victory over Italy in Tokyo on Saturday, playing under interim leadership while head coach Eddie Jones served a suspension.
SA Rugby cuts Springboks-England ticket prices
The South African national rugby team will launch its season and the new Nations Championship on Saturday, July 4, against England at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, with kickoff scheduled for 5:40 p.m.
Scotland face Argentina in Nations debut without Russell
Scotland will begin their inaugural Nations Championship campaign against Argentina in Cordoba on Saturday without star fly-half Finn Russell, who is recovering from a calf injury.
England names seasoned XV, benches Pollock for South Africa
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named an experienced starting lineup for the team's Nations Championship Test against South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday, July 4, opting to keep rising star Henr...
Wales beat Fiji 39-24 in Nations Championship opener
Wales opened their Nations Championship campaign with a 39-24 victory over Fiji in Cardiff on Saturday, securing consecutive test wins for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Super Rugby Pacific expands season, changes finals for 2027
Super Rugby Pacific will undergo a major structural overhaul for its 2027 season, introducing an expanded regular season and a new finals format following the league's contraction to ten teams.
Exeter Chiefs sold to U.S. investors Black Knight Rugby
The Exeter Chiefs, a leading English rugby union club, have been sold to American investment group Black Knight Rugby, marking the first U.S. takeover of a top-flight side in the sport.
Wales announce 33-player squad, lock Jenkins out
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has confirmed a 33-player squad for the team's opening matches in the inaugural Nations Championship this July.
EPCR announces new qualification and bonus point rules
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced significant format changes for its upcoming season, including a revised qualification system and a new bonus point structure, ahead of the pool stage draws scheduled ...
