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England vs. Japan: How to watch, kick-off time, TV channel, team news for Nations Championship rugby clash
Everything you need to know as England face Japan in the Nations Championship.
Nations Championship huddle: Pollock stars, Erasmus unsatisfied, Australia in crisis?
ESPN's rugby writers analyse what we learned as the Nations Championship returned with big wins for South Africa, New Zealand, England and Ireland.
Nations Championship power rankings: Who should be worried after action-packed return?
ESPN's Nations Championship power rankings, with an eye to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
England hit back at Eddie Jones mind games
England have hit back at Eddie Jones' claim they could be vulnerable to an upset by Japan on Saturday because they have one eye on their upcoming clash with New Zealand.
Pollock to start at No. 8 for England against Japan, Ford at fly-half
Henry Pollock will start at No.8 for England against Japan on Saturday in the Nations Championship.
Pollock unlikely to start against Japan on the wing, says England boss
Henry Pollock is unlikely to start against Japan on the wing after his two-try showing against Australia, England coach Steve Borthwick has suggested.
Adams, Rees-Zammit help Wales to Japan win in front of sparse crowd
Wales fought off a spirited Japan display to secure a 28-21 Nations Championship victory in Cardiff, with Josh Adams impressing with a brace.
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.
Rugby World Cup 2027 countdown: Progress report for World Rugby's top 12
Thursday marks the official one-year countdown for Rugby World Cup 2027. We have assessed the top 12 on World Rugby's rankings and delivered a progress report, considering key issues, as the tournament edges closer.
Wallabies prepare to face fast, furious and steamy Japan Test
The Wallabies are bracing for a fast and furious Japan side ready to run the Australians off their feet in their first Test in Osaka, Japan on Saturday evening.
Jalibert, Lamothe doubles help France beat Japan
Matthieu Jalibert and hooker Maxime Lamothe scored two tries each as France stormed to a 45-15 win over Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday.
Nations Championship teams: Boks turn to young gun
And just like that we enter the final weekend of the July Nations Championship fixtures. Read on for teams, news, and everything you need to know.
Jansen scores on debut as Ireland win vs. Japan
Sean Jansen scored a try on his Ireland debut as they made it a perfect opening two wins from two in their Nations Championship campaign with a 36-20 bonus-point win over Japan in Australia.
Nations Championship teams: Wales bench star flyer
The Nations Championship kicked off with an almighty bang in Week 1 and Week 2 is promising to bring even more excitement. Read on for teams, news, and everything you need to know.
Bok-filled Japan Rugby League One to air on ESPN Africa
ESPN has announced that the 2025-26 season of Japan Rugby League One (JRLO) will air on their channels in Africa, as well as on Disney+ in South Africa, showcasing many world-famous Springboks.
Wales 24-23 Japan: Evans lands last gasp penalty to halt Wales home losing streak
Wales ended a record run of 10 successive home Test defeats and gave new head coach Steve Tandy his first win by claiming a dramatic 24-23 victory over Japan in Cardiff.
Wales vs. Japan: Louis Rees-Zammit to make first start since 2023
Louis Rees-Zammit will make his first Wales start since returning to rugby from American football as Japan visit Cardiff on Saturday.
Ireland vs. Japan: Hosts earn comfortable win with six-try display
Ireland bounced back from defeat to New Zealand by beginning their home autumn internationals with a 41-10 win over Japan in Dublin.
Boks' Kriel keen to clash against 'familiar' Japan opponents
South Africa back Jesse Kriel is looking forward to the Test against Japan at Wembley on Saturday, saying he will enjoy facing off against players he knows well after nearly a decade of club rugby in Asia.
Porthen to start for Boks against Japan at Wembley
South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has named an experienced side for the Test against Japan in London on Nov. 1, but has included squad debutant Zachary Porthen in the starting XV.
Ireland 42-14 Japan - Women's Rugby World Cup match report
Eve Higgins pounced with the key try as Ireland emerged from a test of character to launch their World Cup with a 42-14 victory over Japan.
Wales edge Japan to snap 18-Test losing streak
Wales finally snapped their 18-Test losing streak with a 31-22 win over Japan in Kobe on Saturday.
Wales fall to Japan as losing streak extends to 18 Tests
Japan stormed back in the second half to beat Wales 24-19 on Kyushu Island on Saturday, extending the visitors' record losing streak to 18 Test matches.
Halfpenny named Wales skills coach for Japan tour
Wales legend Leigh Halfpenny will be a part of the country's coaching staff for their two-Test tour of Japan this summer.
England vs. Japan: Eddie Jones abused by fan at Twickenham
Eddie Jones said he was abused by a fan on his return to Twickenham and shrugged off the criticism of his coaching style made in Danny Care's autobiography.