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Predicting Dave Rennie's First All Blacks Squad for July Tests

Dave Rennie names his first 34-man All Blacks squad on June 22 ahead of July Tests against France, Italy and Ireland - and the Super Rugby Pacific finals are the last audition.

Rugby Union · 6/3/2026

'I Just Think the Other Teams Are Better Than Us': Squidge Rugby Defends Shaun Lynn After Wales Women's Third Wooden Spoon

Squidge Rugby breaks down Wales Women's third consecutive Six Nations wooden spoon after a 24-43 loss to Italy in Cardiff, defending head coach Shaun Lynn and naming Italy fly-half Veronica Madia as the campaign's standout playmaker.

Rugby Union · 5/19/2026

Six-Test Super Saturday: Nations Championship 2026 Confirmed To Open July 4 With Six Simultaneous Tests

The 2026 Nations Championship launches on Saturday, 4 July, with six simultaneous Tests across three continents — New Zealand v France, Australia v Ireland, South Africa v England, Japan v Italy, Fiji v Wales and Argentina v Scotland — kicking off the inaugural southern series.

Rugby Union · 5/15/2026

'I Am Starting a Campaign': Stan Sport's Burke Wants James Slipper Back for the Wallabies' Front Row

Stan Sport's Rugby Heaven panel turned their Wallaby Watch series to the forward pack, with Matt Burke launching what he openly called a 'campaign' to bring James Slipper back for the loosehead role. Cameron Shepherd countered with Aidan Ross, and the three-way debate widened to lock balance, a 6-2 bench split and Joe Brial as a back-row bolter ahead of the Ireland, France and Italy July window.

Rugby Union · 5/14/2026

'Progress Is Rarely Linear': RFU Backs Borthwick to 2027 After Six Nations Wreckage

The Rugby Football Union has formally backed Steve Borthwick to lead England into the 2027 World Cup after a 'detailed and robust review' of a Six Nations campaign that ended with four defeats from five and a first-ever loss to Italy.

Rugby Union · 5/5/2026

'I'm Truly Excited': Italy Stalwart Tommaso Allan Returns Home with Zebre Parma Move

Tommaso Allan, Italy's second-highest Test points scorer with 89 caps, has confirmed a move from Top 14 club Perpignan to Zebre Parma for the 2026/27 season. The 33-year-old fly-half and full-back said the chance to bring his family back to Italy and join a club built around young Italian talent made the decision an easy one.

Rugby Union · 4/25/2026

'I Don't Think I Was as Effective': Schmidt Opens Up on the Les Kiss Wallabies Handover

Outgoing Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt reveals his nightly conversations with incoming boss Les Kiss and why he refuses to linger in the job past the July tests against Ireland, France and Italy.

Rugby Union · 3/26/2026

'Stick With Your On-Field Decision': Nigel Owens Breaks Down the Six Nations TMO Mess

Former Test referee Nigel Owens has delivered his verdict on the Six Nations' two most contested refereeing decisions, arguing that the TMO intervened outside protocol in England's loss to France and that Italy's try against Wales should have stood with a penalty only — while warning that advantage law consistency is becoming rugby's next grey area.

Rugby Union · 3/24/2026

Wales Deliver at Principality Stadium to See Off Italy in Six Nations

Wales claimed a home win over Italy at Principality Stadium in the 2026 Six Nations, finishing first ahead of the visitors in a straightforward final classification. The result underlined Wales’ ability to convert home advantage into victory, while Italy were left unable to overturn the expected order away from home.

Rugby · 3/15/2026

'Seven Yellows and a Red Is Not Good Enough': Borthwick Owns the Discipline Cliff After Italy Defeat

Steve Borthwick refused to hide from England's third consecutive Six Nations defeat — a 23-18 loss to Italy in Rome — and singled out a tournament-shifting card count of seven yellows and a red as the line his team had to fix.

Rugby · 3/9/2026