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It’s north v south in rugby’s big global gamble as Nations Championship begins

For better or worse, the inaugural edition of the inter-hemisphere tournament launches with even more long-haul flights in a drive to attract greater interestBrave is one word for it. Let’s launch a must-see global rugby tournament in direct opposition to the football World Cup,

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World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, we assess the standing of the 48 nations after the group stage of the tournamentIt took a little over an hour for Kylian Mbappé to find his groove. Irked by a poor refereeing decision, he scored twice in France’s opener against Senegal. Ably supported

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South Korea coach resigns after president condemns ‘incompetent people’ in World Cup exit

Korean president Lee lashes out and apologises to nationSon Heung-min omission against South Africa backfiresHong Myung-bo resigned on Sunday as South Korea’s head coach, a day after his side’s group-stage exit from the World Cup and after condemnation from the country’s presiden

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Nations Championship: Pressure on England as depleted Ireland seek history

We look at some of the major talking points ahead of the summer's inaugural Nations Championship Tests... O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Esportes.

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Rassie Erasmus sets the tone for Nations Championship with power-packed lineup

Springboks coach has named a starting XV with more than 900 caps for their first Nations Championship game against EnglandThe Nations Championship does not start until Saturday, but for Rassie Erasmus the fun and games have already begun. Sometimes the simplest messages can be th

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ITV agrees deal for 2027 Rugby World Cup and sews up rights to England men

ITV has every England men’s international to 2029Deal adds to Six Nations and Nations ChampionshipITV has agreed a deal for live rights to the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup in a move that cements its position as the home of international rugby in the UK. The new contract will ensure

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‘I winged it for 17 years and continue to wing it now’: Joe Marler on rugby, retirement an

The former England prop talks about his concern for modern players, his style and how he deals with fameBy No Helmets RequiredAs England prepare for their first match in the Nations Championship against South Africa and The Celebrity Traitors returns to our screens, Joe Marler –

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Tielemans’ controversial late penalty caps Belgium comeback over Senegal

This time Senegal’s players did not depart the field prematurely owing to a burning sense of injustice, as they did in the Africa Cup of Nations final in January, but they did exit another knockout match aggrieved after Belgium advanced to the last 16 deep in extra time. The winn

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Rees-Zammit reverts to Wales wing for Fiji Test

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has made six changes for the Nations Championship opener from the side that defeated Barbarians.

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No Russell but Gray back for Scotland in Argentina

Finn Russell will not feature for Scotland in their opening Nations Championship match of the summer series against Argentina, while Jonny Gray makes his return after missing this year's Six Nations.

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Furbank to face Boks in first England start for nearly two years

George Furbank will make his first England appearance in nearly two years in Saturday's Nations Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg.

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Pollock remains on bench as Furbank makes England XV to face South Africa

George Furbank will make his first England start since 2024 after being selected for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against South Africa, while Henry Pollock remains on the bench.

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