Former Test referee Nigel Owens and the knock-on (inset) which led to Kurt-Lee Arendse's yellow card.
Colin Newboult

World Rugby admit to error over Springboks star’s yellow card as Nigel Owens wants ‘grey area’ cleared up

The Springboks were perhaps unfortunate last weekend, according to the former Test referee.
England
Bordeaux-Begles begin their Investec Champions Cup title defence at Gloucester.
Adam Kyriacou

Investec Champions Cup: Pool fixtures for 2026/27 season announced as holders Bordeaux-Begles begin three-peat charge

The Road to Lyon officially begins as EPCR has confirmed the full pool stage fixture schedule for the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup.
Bath
Wallabies celebrate try v Ireland and former Irish captain Brian O'Driscoll (inset).
Colin Newboult

Brian O’Driscoll insists Jacques Nienaber’s defence ‘ingrained’ in Ireland stars: ‘There’s definitely an issue’

Ireland's defence was abysmal against the Wallabies and Brian O'Driscoll believes he knows why.
Australia
The All Blacks could return to number one if South Africa lose to Scotland by more than 15 points in Pretoria.
Adam Kyriacou

World Rugby rankings preview: How All Blacks could replace Springboks at summit while Wales eye two-year first

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's second rounds of the Nations Championship and Nations Cup.
Argentina
Caleb Muntz starts at fly-half for Fiji against England.
Adam Kyriacou

Nations Championship: Predictions, team news, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments for Round Two

Round Two of the inaugural Nations Championship is here and we bring you the team news, match details and how to watch info ahead of kick-off.
Argentina