International
Nations Cup Try Rush Gives World Rugby Launch Instant Lift
World Rugby’s Nations Cup opened with 59 tries across six matches, giving the new competition immediate weight before Rugby World Cup 2027.
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England
Borthwick Discipline Defence Puts England Fiji Week On Edge
Steve Borthwick’s response to England’s Ellis Park card trouble has sharpened the scrutiny before Fiji, with George Furbank also ruled out.
International
Escobar Finish Gives Chile Romania Win Lift
Diego Escobar’s late strike sealed Chile’s 48-31 win over Romania as Los Cóndores opened their Nations Cup campaign with home authority.
International
Hilsenbeck Boot Gives USA Portugal Escape
USA edged Portugal 30-29 in Denver as Christopher Hilsenbeck’s late penalty rescued Scott Lawrence’s side from a Cardoso-led scare.
International
Farrell Fix List Gives Ireland Japan Week Edge
Andy Farrell framed Ireland’s 33-31 win over Australia as a valuable warning before Japan, with Sydney exposing problems and proving resilience.
International
Tremblay Finish Rescues Canada After Spain Eight-Try Draw
Kyle Tremblay’s last-play try rescued Canada in a 42-42 Nations Cup draw with Spain after a wild six-try-per-side Edmonton opener.
International
Pacific Nations Cup Dates Give Eddie Jones Japan Runway
World Rugby’s Japan-hosted Pacific Nations Cup schedule gives Eddie Jones a defined September test before the 2027 World Cup build intensifies.
International
Jordan HIA Gives Scotland Cordoba Opener Instant Test
Tom Jordan’s early HIA forced Scotland into an immediate backline reshuffle as Gregor Townsend’s side opened their Nations Championship campaign in Cordoba.
International
Georgia Win Gives Nations Cup Opener Immediate Bite
Georgia opened the World Rugby Nations Cup with a 41-34 win over Uruguay in Montevideo, as Luka Matkava’s kicking proved decisive.
Argentina
Alemanno Century Gives Pumas Scotland Opener Weight
Matias Alemanno is set for his 100th Argentina cap as Felipe Contepomi names a powerful Pumas side for Scotland in Cordoba.
International
Springboks Finish Gives England Ellis Park Reality Check
South Africa’s 31-14 win over England at Ellis Park turned a tight half-time contest into a pointed Nations Championship warning.
International
Jac Morgan Double Gives Wales Fiji Statement
Jac Morgan’s first-half double helped Wales turn set-piece accuracy into a 39-24 Nations Championship win over Fiji in Cardiff.