Sean Jansen earns player of the match on his Ireland debut as Andy Farrell's side secure a five-try 36-20 bonus-point win over Japan in Newcastle.
Dave Rennie makes five changes to the All Blacks XV for Italy, with Anton Segner and Josh Moorby poised to earn first caps in Wellington.
South Africa, New Zealand, England and France top their pools to set up blockbuster semi-finals. Georgia and Fiji celebrate first victories at the 2026 tournament.
Scotland scored seven tries to beat Argentina 47-38 in Cordoba, banishing November demons in a clinical Nations Championship bow.
South Africa score seven tries to beat England 45-21 at Ellis Park despite losing Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth before kick-off in the Nations Championship opener.
Jac Morgan scores twice as Wales use set-piece dominance to outlast a dazzling Fiji side 39-24 in the Nations Championship opener at Cardiff City Stadium.
Ireland opened their Nations Championship campaign with a victory forged from character rather than quality, surviving a breathless and utterly absorbing contest at a sold-out Allianz...
The Dave Rennie era began with a victory, but the new All Blacks head coach will know his side were pushed to the very edge in...
Steve Borthwick has named Henry Pollock on the bench and opted for experience in the back row as England prepare to face South Africa in their...
Leinster have confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in Irish rugby this summer — Joey Carbery is returning to the province ahead of the 2026/27 season....
