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Henry Pollock scored three as England thrashed 14-player Fiji

Borthwick's England snap five-match losing run with thrashing of 14-player Fiji

Argentina's Joaquin Oviedo scored two tries

Wales fail to build on strong start in defeat to Argentina

Scotland scored two tries in two minutes to get within seven points of South Africa with 10 minutes to play before the Springboks struck the final blow

Scotland's late comeback falls short against Springboks

Bryn Ward of Ireland is tackled by Naoto Saito of Japan during the Nations Championship rugby international

Much-changed Ireland beat Japan in Nations Championship as debutants impress

New Zealand's Will Jordan runs in to score against Italy (Kerry Marshall/Photosport via AP)

Update

Jordan breaks New Zealand try-scoring record vs Italy as France ease by Australia

Henry Pollock scores a hat-trick against Fiji

'A clinic from England vs Fiji' - Pollock scores hat-trick and 'does a Bellingham'

Tome Roebuck has replaced George Furbank in England's squad for the Nations Championship games against Fiji and Argentina

Update

England call Roebuck up for Fiji, Argentina games after Furbank surgery

Rory Hutchinson was among the try scorers for Scotland in their victory over Argentina

Scotland make impressive start in statement away win over Argentina

Ireland regularly fought from behind as they beat Australia in Sydney late on in the Nations Championship

Injury-hit Ireland secure madcap comeback victory vs Australia in Sydney

Jac Morgan (right) helped Wales make a winning start to the Nations Championship

Morgan double helps Wales beat Fiji in Nations Championship opener

A dejected Ollie Chessum at full-time at Ellis Park

Springboks show muscle to outclass England

South Africa's scrum-half Grant Williams runs to score a try during the rugby Nations Championship match between South Africa and England at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on July 4, 2026. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)

'I believe we'll be better for this experience' - George on England's SA thrashing

New Zealand's Will Jordan scored two tries in the Nations Championship win over France to take his career tally for the All Blacks to 47

New Zealand edge France in thrilling Nations Championship opener

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Borthwick explains approach to shaping team culture

'Different type of summer' | Borthwick gives Itoje England squad update

'It is really important' | Lions head coach insists squad won't just be Red Roses

'You told me off-camera how good you were!' | Pollock shares his golf tips with reporter

'Still a bit of hurt!' | Pollock determined to play more of a part for England and the Lions

Does Itoje need a rest? Borthwick says skipper may miss Springboks contest

The Red Roses explain what a Six Nations Grand Slam would mean to them

Abi Burton explains the stories behind her most iconic Instagram photos!

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England's Nations Championship campaigns starts at altitude against South Africa in Johannesburg this Saturday

Do England’s rugby players face an even greater challenge at altitude?

Finn Russell, Henry Pollock and Dan Sheehan are some of the stars on show as the Six Nations sides head to the southern hemisphere

Analysis

Nations Championship: Pressure on England as depleted Ireland seek history

Rugby legend George North finished his career in style

North scores two tries against Wales in final match before retirement

Totoa Auvaa has been criticised by Jamie George for a nightclub incident involving cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson

George criticises academy player Auvaa's behaviour in nightclub incident

Saracens player avoids punishment for England cricket nightclub incident

Maro Itoje will be rested for the inaugural Nations Championship

George to captain England in Nations Championship as Itoje rested

England travel to South Africa for their opening fixture in the inaugural Nations Championship next July

Explainer

Nations Championship: All you need to know about rugby's new-look tournament

Northampton Saints clinched their second Prem Rugby title in three years, coming from behind to beat Exeter Chiefs

Northampton come from behind to beat Exeter and seal Prem Rugby title

Caelan Doris will miss Ireland's summer Tests

Ireland captain Doris ruled out of Nations Championship

Pollock

Pollock: 'Pressure is a privilege - Prem title a dream with my boyhood club'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg made his first appearance for England

Janse van Rensburg makes debut as England fall to France in non-cap international

Leinster captain Caelan Doris and departing duo Luke McGrath and James Lowe lift the URC trophy

Leinster retain URC title after battering Bulls

Ellie Kildunne is one of the biggest stars in women's rugby

Kildunne signs for Bristol Bears after Harlequins exit

England captain Maro Itoje could miss this summer's fixtures

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Borthwick: 'Very realistic' that Itoje misses England summer fixtures

Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley will miss next month's Nations Championship matches

Key Ireland quartet ruled out of Nations Championship

We revisit the five greatest Premiership finals in history, ahead of Northampton vs Exeter at Twickenham on Saturday

'Magic, controversy, drama' - Prem Rugby's greatest finals revisited

Exeter Chiefs' Christ Tshiunza dives to score his side's first try in their Prem semi-final win over Bath

Exeter pull off stunning comeback win at Bath to reach final

Tom Litchfield ran in a first-half hat-trick as Northampton reached the Gallagher Prem final

Northampton reach Prem final with fine win over East Midlands rivals Leicester

Tom Willis has signed for Bordeaux, meaning he will no longer be available for England selection

Saracens' Willis wins Prem player of the season

Maro Itoje

Borthwick names England training squad amid 'ongoing conversations' on Itoje

Former England captain Jo Yapp will lead the British and Irish Lions Women on their inaugural tour of New Zealand

Yapp: All four nations will comprise Lions squad, not just England

World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi

RFU council member resigns over discriminatory Alphonsi comments

Bath prop Thomas du Toit celebrates after scoring a try

Defending champions Bath book home semi-final as Exeter, Leicester progress

Andy Farrell has signed a new contract with Ireland (Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile)

Farrell extends Ireland deal to 2031 World Cup

Maggie Alphonsi worked as a TV pundit on this year's Six Nations

Alphonsi disappointed by Smith punishment over sexist social media post

Ellie Kildunne celebrates after inspiring yet another Six Nations Grand Slam triumph for England

England star Kildunne to leave Harlequins

Exeter's Olly Woodburn is tackled by Leicester's Hanro Liebenberg during the Gallagher Prem match

Exeter shock Leicester for crucial win to set up final-round play-off drama

Newcastle Red Bulls produced a powerful second half performance to come from behind to win

Newcastle complete huge comeback win over Sale with last-gasp try

Max Lahiff (centre) and Bristol celebrate after the prop forward scored in their comeback win against Bath

Bristol seal comeback win over rivals Bath to keep play-off hopes alive

Henry Pollock was selected for the 2025 Lions tour but did not feature in the Test series

Pollock has 'unfinished business' with Lions after Test 'hurt' in Australia