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Lapsed fan's guide to rugby's Nations Championship: What awaits England, South Africa and Co.
Everything you need to know about the second half of the 2026 Nations Championship for the rugby fan who has needs a timely refresher.
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England announce November Nations Championship squad
Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland have been ruled out of Sunday's autumn opener against Australia in an escalation of the disruption faced by England at half-back.
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What is the Nations Championship? Explaining rugby's new competition, fixtures, format, how to watch in UK
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ENGLAND VS. AUSTRALIA
Sunday 3.10 p.m.
Beale has 'unfinished business' 17 years after Wallabies debut
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- Ireland fly-half Prendergast fit to face Pumas
- Mitchell out of England's autumn internationals
- All Blacks mourn team security guard after shock death in Edinburgh
- England out of Rugby League WCup after Tonga beat Samoa
- England's Mitchell injured on eve of Nov. Tests
- Red Roses bounce back to thrash USA 55-12
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British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia
The British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia has been revealed.
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British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.
