Five-try Joseph stars in England romp

Will Joseph marked his first Test start with a record-equalling five tries as England thrashed Japan in Saturday’s Nations Championship clash at Twickenham. The hosts won 78-15 after leading 49-10 at half-time. The recalled wing, winning just his second cap, seized...

‘Bad times’ drive Wales to historic win

Wales captain Dewi Lake says the negative atmosphere surrounding Welsh rugby motivated his side to claim a first win over New Zealand since 1953. Lake’s side edged the three-time World Cup winners 35-28 for a first victory in 34 attempts. Wales have suffered a dire...

Boks back to No 1 after shock All Blacks loss

The Springboks have returned to the top of the World Rugby rankings after Wales stunned the All Blacks in Cardiff on Saturday. Wales’ 35-28 victory – their first over New Zealand since 1953 – cost the All Blacks 2.00 ranking points, sending Dave Rennie’s men below the...
Wales break All Blacks duck

Wales break All Blacks duck

Wales edged the All Blacks in the Nations Championship on Saturday in Cardiff to claim their first victory over the All Blacks since 1953. Scrumhalf Tomos Williams scored one of five Welsh tries in a superb individual performance as the hosts ended a 34-match losing...

Anxious Argentina hold off Italy

Argentina edged winless Italy in a scrappy Nations Championship in Genoa on Saturday. Los Pumas triumphed 19-14 having led 7-5 at the break. Italy had lost all four of their games in the first year of the inter-hemisphere tournament without even collecting a bonus...