Rugby's key dates, fixtures and schedule for 2026: England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Red Roses, Six Nations, Nations Championship summer and Autumn Tests, Women's Six Nations.
It's been labelled a "tectonic shift", set to shake up the world of rugby union, but what is the Nations Championship - and how will it revolutionise the game? Here's all you need to know…
Louis Rees-Zammit will make his first international start since returning to rugby union from the NFL when Wales face Japan in Cardiff on Saturday in a match which is crucial to the hosts' hopes of landing a more-favourable 2027 Rugby World Cup draw.
Captain Caelan Doris returns for Ireland as one of eight changes to the side to face Japan in Dublin on Saturday.
Full schedule for the 2025 Autumn Nations Series, as England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France welcome New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina.
Eve Higgins pounced with the key try as Ireland emerged from a test of character to launch their World Cup with a 42-14 victory over Japan.
Wales suffered their 18th successive international defeat after surrendering a half-time lead to lose 24-19 to Japan in Kitakyushu.
England ran in nine tries as they cruised to a 59-14 victory over Japan at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, ending their Autumn Nations Series with a win.
As the dust settles on South Africa's World Cup 2019 success, thousands leave Japanese shores - but what an experience it's been...
We dissect one of the greatest ever shocks in Rugby World Cup history and take a closer look at Japan's victory over Ireland.
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