Steve Borthwick sidesteps questions over future if England lose to Fiji Steve Borthwick said ‘my conversations with the RFU are private’, while the South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg is on the bench
Wallabies need cool heads and a hard edge against France to stop the gallant losses Australia’s positive intent and recent honourable defeats won’t help against the world No 4 side – but composure and discipline might
Janse van Rensburg poised to face Fiji as England look to rebound from Boks defeat The uncapped back Janse van Rensburg is poised for a Nations Championship call-up as England aim to revive on home turf after defeat in South Africa
Will anyone stop the Springboks completing a Rugby World Cup three-peat? Door is ajar for South Africa to surpass All Blacks when leading sides converge on Australia next year
Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving?
Wallabies were brave and brilliant against Ireland but still miss some key ingredients If Australia can keep playing with the same amount of ambition, skill and speed they showed in Sydney, they will trouble anyone in the Nations Championship
South Africa 45-21 England: Nations Championship rugby union – as it happened Minute-by-minute updates: Steve Borthwick’s side have been outclassed by the world champions at Ellis Park. Join Daniel Gallan for reaction
South Africa make statement with Nations Championship rout of England England showed huge resolve but the world champion Springboks emerged with a resounding 45-21 victory at Ellis Park
Jac Morgan double earns clinical Wales victory over Fiji in Nations Championship Jac Morgan scored twice for Wales in their 39-24 victory against Fiji in their Nations Championship opener in Cardiff
Australia 31-33 Ireland: Nations Championship rugby union international – as it happened Ireland snatched a 33-31 victory over Australia at the Nations Championship after a 10-try thriller Sydney
Heartbreak for Wallabies as Ireland snatch dramatic Nations Championship win Ireland hang on to beat Australia 33-31 after Ben Donaldson missed a last-gasp penalty kick for the hosts in the rugby international in Sydney
England need tough guys to match the tough talk if they are to topple South Africa George Martin’s return and Joe Heyes’ form can boost the visitors but Saturday’s match is the ultimate test in rugby
North and south collide in new Nations Championship of punishing itineraries Six matches from Cardiff to Córdoba are bound to be intriguing – but player welfare is taking a back seat
‘We’re trying to get some fireworks’: US men’s and women’s rugby teams seek Fourth of July wins Amid America’s 250th-birthday celebrations, both national teams face tough challenges, looking for momentum and meaning on and off the field
All eyes on Henry Pollock as England aim to think big against South Africa Northampton flanker and ‘public enemy No 1’ will be used as an impact player in the Nations Championship opener