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Erasmus defends 10-change gamble as Springboks survive chaotic 42-28 win over Scotland

South Africa edged past Scotland 42-28 at Loftus Versfeld despite making 10 starting changes, with 12 players carrying fewer than 10 caps. Head coach Rassie Erasmus defended the bold selection as a necessary test of depth ahead of a meeting with Wales in Durban.

Rugby Jul 11

Mitchell's hamstring blow clouds England's 73-8 demolition of Fiji in Nations Championship

Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of England's Nations Championship finale against Argentina after tearing his hamstring during the 73-8 rout of Fiji at Hill Dickinson Stadium — his third hamstring injury of the season.

Rugby Jul 11

RugbyPass apologises to US fans after streaming failure mars South Africa women's Test

US rugby supporters were left without live coverage of the South Africa v USA Women's international after a broadcast feed was sent to the wrong destination by an external production supplier, RugbyPass has confirmed.

Rugby Jul 11

Pollock hat-trick and record 73-8 rout end England's five-Test losing run against Fiji

Henry Pollock scored a hat-trick and two players made try-scoring debuts as England dismantled Fiji 73-8 at Hill Dickinson Stadium, ending a five-Test losing streak with a record 11-try victory.

Rugby Jul 11

Moodie injury forces Springboks to hand Ethan Hooker a Test start against Scotland

Canan Moodie has been ruled out of South Africa's Test against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld, with Sharks wing Ethan Hooker drafted into the starting XV. Scotland have also lost lock Alex Samuel to a knee injury ahead of the Pretoria clash.

Rugby Jul 11

Fiji's Kuruvoli handed permanent red card for kicking Genge as England lead 35-3 at half-time

Fiji scrumhalf Simione Kuruvoli was permanently sent off by referee Hollie Davidson after kicking Ellis Genge in the chest during the Nations Championship clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium, compounding a miserable first half that left Fiji trailing England 35-3.

Rugby Jul 11

Debutant Jansen scores on his first Ireland start as Farrell's side edge Japan 36-20

Sean Jansen marked his Ireland debut with a try as Andy Farrell's side claimed a 36-20 bonus-point Nations Championship win over Japan in Newcastle, keeping Ireland perfect through two matches in the Northern Hemisphere group.

Rugby Jul 11

France pour 30 unanswered points to end Wallabies' brave fightback in Brisbane

Australia led 21-12 at half-time at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday but France scored 30 consecutive points to seal a 42-26 win, handing the Wallabies a sixth straight Test defeat — their worst losing streak in a decade.

Rugby Jul 11

Quesada rails against referees and travel after Italy's 47-17 collapse against All Blacks

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada blamed officiating errors, a disallowed try, and a controversial red card upgrade after his side were beaten 47-17 by New Zealand in Wellington, despite trailing by only four points at half-time.

Rugby Jul 11

Will Jordan breaks All Blacks' all-time try-scoring record with hat-trick against Italy

Will Jordan surpassed Doug Howlett's long-standing record of 49 All Blacks tries by scoring a hat-trick against Italy in Wellington, taking his career tally to 50 and moving clear of icons including Jonah Lomu and Julian Savea.

Rugby Jul 11

Knee injury forces Scotland to reshuffle bench before Springboks showdown

Glasgow Warriors lock Alex Samuel has been ruled out of Scotland's Nations Championship clash with South Africa through a knee injury, with fellow Glasgow second row Max Williamson called up to replace him on the bench.

Rugby Jul 11

Sold-out Suncorp awaits as Wallabies host Six Nations champions France in Brisbane

Australia's men's international season opens with back-to-back sold-out Tests, as the Wallabies prepare to face Six Nations champions France at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday, following last weekend's record crowd for the 33-31 thriller against Ireland in Sydney.

Rugby Jul 11

Debutant Meredith starts at fly-half as injury-hit Wallabies face France in sold-out Brisbane Test

Australia will hand Declan Meredith his Test debut at fly-half against Six Nations champions France at a sold-out Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, after both Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson were ruled out of the Nations Championship fixture.

Rugby Jul 11

Wales debutant Jorja Aiono commits future to Gloucester Hartpury after breakthrough Six Nations season

Nineteen-year-old Wales international Jorja Aiono has re-signed with Gloucester Hartpury after a breakthrough 2025/26 season that included five Six Nations starts, a PWR debut, and Great Britain Sevens appearances.

Rugby Jul 10

Jamie George backs 'Air Caluori' to lift England out of five-Test losing run on debut

England captain Jamie George has championed 19-year-old Saracens wing Noah Caluori ahead of his debut off the bench against Fiji on Saturday, calling him a generational talent unlike anything he has seen before.

Rugby Jul 10

Tuipulotu channels quiet confidence as Scotland face Springboks in Pretoria for first time in 12 years

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has urged his side to keep their confidence 'in the changing room' ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship Test against world champions South Africa in Pretoria — the Scots' first away fixture against the Boks in 12 years.

Rugby Jul 10

Italy's Sara Mannini signs for Harlequins after standout Women's Six Nations campaign

Sara Mannini, Italy's 20-year-old fly-half or centre, has joined Harlequins from Rugby Colorno 1975 after earning 17 international caps and being named Serie A Elite Player of the Season for 2025/26.

Rugby Jul 10

Hometown lock Josh Caulfield returns to Bristol Bears after one season away

Bristol Bears have re-signed lock Josh Caulfield from Championship side Ealing Trailfinders, with the 29-year-old Bristolian rejoining Pat Lam's squad to strengthen their second-row options ahead of the new Premiership season.

Rugby Jul 10

Niniashvili reaches 50 Georgia appearances on eve of his 24th birthday against Samoa

Davit Niniashvili will earn his 50th Georgia appearance and 48th Test cap when the Lelos face Samoa in the World Rugby Nations Cup in Viña del Mar on Saturday, two days before he turns 24.

Rugby Jul 10

Fiji captain Ikanivere dismisses chairman's 'return on investment' demand ahead of England clash

Tevita Ikanivere has pushed back on Fiji Rugby Union chairman John Sanday's public demand for a 'return on investment' after the team's 39-24 opening defeat to Wales, insisting his players are focused on upsetting England.

Rugby Jul 10