A huge fan of rugby and Liverpool FC, Jonny has been writing about both for several years. Having played rugby to a high level Jonny likes to give analytical insights as well as staying up to date with the latest news. Jonny has been an avid Liverpool fans since a child and his oldest memory is watching Liverpool win number five in Istanbul at the age of eight.
The international rugby calendar has officially discarded its training wheels. The arrival of the inaugural 2026 Nations Championship has completely redefined the mid-year window, banishing low-stakes friendlies and replacing them with a high-pressure, tournament-style arena. This weekend, the rugby world turns its eyes to the One NZ Stadium, where Dave Rennie takes charge of his […]
Home team Argentina Away team Scotland Venue Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes Competition Rugby Nations Championship Kick-off time 8:10 pm (UK and Ireland) Watch Live in the UK ITV Argentina vs Scotland Rugby Nations Championship preview as the sides meet at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes. Argentina come into the game after a positive November, while Scotland […]
Home team Sprignboks Away team England Venue Ellis Park Competition Rugby Nations Championship Kick-off time 4:40 pm (UK and Ireland) Watch Live in the UK ITV Springboks vs England Rugby Nations Championship preview as the teams meet in the first round of the new competition. The Springboks are looking to build towards their third World […]
Home team Fiji Away team Wales Venue Cardiff City Stadium Competition Rugby Nations Championship Kick-off time 2:10 pm (UK and Ireland) Watch Live in the UK ITV Fiji vs Wales Rugby Nations Championship preview as the sides meet at Cardiff City Stadium. Despite the match being played in Cardiff, this is Fiji’s home game, who […]
Home team Australia Away team Ireland Venue Allianz Stadium Competition Rugby Nations Championship Kick-off time 11:10 (UK and Ireland) Watch Live in the UK ITV Australia vs Ireland preview as the sides meet at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. This game will be the first game ever for both sides in the Rugby Nations Championship. […]
Home team Japan Away team Italy Venue Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium Competition Rugby Nations Championship Kick-off time 9:40 (UK and Ireland) Watch Live in the UK ITV Japan vs Italy Rugby Nations Championship preview as the sides meet at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. Japan come into the inaugural tournament with a strong finish to […]
Home team All Blacks Away team France Venue One NZ Stadium Competition Rugby Nations Championship Kick-off time 8:10 am (UK and Ireland) Watch Live in the UK ITV All Blacks vs France preview as the sides meet at the One NZ Stadium for the first-ever international at the stadium. This is the first game of […]
The global rugby landscape enters uncharted territory on Saturday, 4 July 2026, as the inaugural Nations Championship kicks off with the ultimate litmus test: England travelling into the high-altitude, fiercely hostile environment of Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg to clash with the back-to-back world champion Springboks. Steve Borthwick’s tactical roadmap for this definitive encounter has […]
Home team New Zealand U20- Baby Blacks Away team Scotland U20 Venue AIA Arena Competition Junior World Championship Kick off time 3pm (UK and Ireland) Watch Live in the UK Premier Sports/Rugby Pass TV Baby Blacks vs Scotland U20 preview as the teams meet at the AIA arena in the second round of the Junior […]
Home team England U20 Away team USA U20 Venue Avchala Stadium Competition Junior World Championship Kick-off time 3pm (UK and Ireland) Watch Live in the UK Premier Sports/Rugby Pass TV England U20 vs USA U20 Junior World Championship preview as the sides meet at the Avchala Stadium in the second round. England started with a […]
The All Blacks start their spell under Dave Rennie by welcoming the Six Nations champions France to the One NZ Stadium for the first-ever international in the stadium. All Blacks Starting 15: Headline Stats & Lineup Jersey Player Position Test Caps Franchise/Club Key Feature / Tactical Role 1 Ethan de Groot Loosehead Prop 40 Highlanders […]
Ireland travel to Australia to start their Rugby Nations Championship campaign. The squad travels without their captain, Caelan Doris, and Tommy O’Brien, who picked up injuries in the URC final against the Bulls. Ireland Starting XV Headline Stats Table Jersey Position Player Province Key Stat / Note 15 Fullback Hugo Keenan Leinster Star fullback who […]