One of the biggest storylines in world rugby is set to conclude at the weekend.

Italy on Thursday named debutants Alessandro Ortombina and Malik Faissal to start against Japan in their Nations Championship opener in Tokyo as they look to build on their Six Nations success. Head ...

England endured a tough Six Nations in 2026 but Joe Marler believes this will be beneficial to Steve Borthwick's side.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Nations Championship begins at venues from Christchurch to Cardiff this weekend, in the shadow of the soccer World Cup and as a curious adjunct to rugby's own world ...

On Saturday, rugby’s inaugural Nations Championship begins. It is a global, biennial competition which replaces the summer and autumn Tests. The theory is that adding structure and a name will deliver ...

Germany's loss was their first ever in penalty shoot-outs. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The inaugural Nations Championship 2026 kicks off on Saturday 4 July, and will see 12 of the best sides in the world ...

Paul Seixas raises French hopes of ending a 41-year Tour de France drought as the country eyes long-awaited sporting success.

Wales beat Barbarians 33-31 at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham but the day belongs to two-try George North in his last ...

Although the importance of the inaugural Nations Championship has been played down, the Springboks will not tolerate a loss ...

After an underwhelming 2025 and a home World Cup on the horizon there will be tepid expectations for the Wallabies' upcoming ...

The Wallabies begin their Test season against world No.3 Ireland on Saturday, and they’re set to do it with a halves pairing ...