Category: Match Reports

  • South Africa 16–31 New Zealand: match report & highlights

    South Africa 16–31 New Zealand: match report & highlights

    Full-time: South Africa 16 – 31 New Zealand South Africa met New Zealand in the Nations Championship. Watch the highlights below. View the full match centre → Highlights

  • South Africa 43–0 Wales: match report & highlights

    South Africa 43–0 Wales: match report & highlights

    Full-time: South Africa 43 – 0 Wales South Africa delivered a dominant display at the Nations Championship, utterly overwhelming Wales in a performance that saw the Springboks run in try after try from the opening moments. Jasper Wiese crossed in the fifth minute to set the tone, and Cobus Reinach added another shortly after as…

  • Japan 15–42 France: match report & highlights

    Japan 15–42 France: match report & highlights

    Full-time: Japan 15 – 42 France France dominated this Nations Championship encounter, overwhelming Japan with a relentless attacking display that left the hosts chasing the game throughout. The French struck early through Maxime Lamothe in the opening minutes, and though Japan responded with a try from Kippei Ishida to briefly threaten, France's attacking prowess proved…

  • New Zealand 40–21 Ireland: match report & highlights

    New Zealand 40–21 Ireland: match report & highlights

    Full-time: New Zealand 40 – 21 Ireland New Zealand dominated this Nations Championship clash, securing a commanding victory over Ireland with a clinical display across eighty minutes. The All Blacks set the tone early, with Patrick Tuipulotu crossing in the opening quarter to establish their authority. Despite a yellow card for Luke Jacobson disrupting their…

  • Australia 26–42 France: match report & highlights

    Australia 26–42 France: match report & highlights

    Full-time: Australia 26 – 42 France France proved too strong for Australia in this Nations Championship encounter, running out convincing winners. The visitors made a blistering start, with Emmanuel Meafou touching down in the opening minutes to set the tone. Australia rallied through Brandon Paenga-Amosa and a double from Fraser McReight to lead at the…

  • Japan 20–36 Ireland: match report & highlights

    Japan 20–36 Ireland: match report & highlights

    Full-time: Japan 20 – 36 Ireland Ireland secured a commanding Nations Championship victory over Japan with a performance that saw them build a decisive advantage in the second half. Japan made a bright start, striking first through Taira Main's early try, but Ireland responded with tries from Nick Timoney and Tom O'Toole to establish themselves.…

  • New Zealand 47–17 Italy: match report & highlights

    New Zealand 47–17 Italy: match report & highlights

    Full-time: New Zealand 47 – 17 Italy New Zealand overwhelmed Italy in a dominant Nations Championship display, running in tries throughout the match to seal a commanding victory. Italy started brightly with an early try through Tommaso Menoncello, and a penalty from Tommaso Allan kept them within touching distance at the interval. However, the All…

  • Argentina 38–47 Scotland: match report & highlights

    Argentina 38–47 Scotland: match report & highlights

    Full-time: Argentina 38 – 47 Scotland Scotland held on for a thrilling Nations Championship victory over Argentina in a match that swung wildly between the two sides. The Scots built a commanding position early in the second half, with tries from Gregor Brown and Scott Cummings extending their lead substantially. However, Argentina mounted a ferocious…

  • New Zealand 34–32 France: match report & highlights

    New Zealand 34–32 France: match report & highlights

    Full-time: New Zealand 34 – 32 France New Zealand edged out France in a thrilling Nations Championship encounter, securing a hard-fought victory in a match that swung back and forth with relentless intensity. France struck first through Damian Penaud's early try, but the All Blacks responded with Will Jordan crossing for a reply. New Zealand's…

  • Japan 27–10 Italy: match report & highlights

    Japan 27–10 Italy: match report & highlights

    Full-time: Japan 27 – 10 Italy Japan controlled this Nations Championship encounter against Italy, securing a convincing victory in a match that saw the hosts establish dominance early and maintain their edge throughout. Italy struck first through Juan Ignacio Brex's opening try, which looked to set the tone for a competitive contest. However, Japan responded…