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Rugby Nations Championship – debut, schedule & criticism

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Latest: World Rugby faces coach backlash over new Nations Championship protocols

The inaugural Nations Championship, a biennial contest between the Six Nations unions, the SANZAAR bloc and Fiji and Japan, launched in July 2026. A 67 cm, 15 kg trophy featuring a gold‑plated globe was unveiled, and S4C

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UK sports broadcast rights agreements

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Latest: ITV secures exclusive UK broadcast rights for Rugby World Cup 2027

In early July 2026, the BBC announced a new contract to retain Wimbledon broadcasting rights through 2033, while ITV was reported to have secured the UK television rights for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. A later announcemen

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UK and Argentine rugby face discipline scrutiny

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Latest: Tomás Albornoz faces World Rugby disciplinary hearing after England match

In early July 2026 England’s national side suffered a 45‑21 loss to South Africa, a defeat marred by multiple yellow cards and an injury‑related appendicitis operation on full‑back George Furbank. Scotland’s subsequent l

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