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France vs. South Africa: How to watch, kick-off time, TV channel, team news for Nations Championship rugby clash
Everything you need to know as France host South Africa in the Rugby 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.
Louw to start vs France, Etzebeth into Boks tour squad
Following a 66-7 win over Italy, Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has generally opted for continuity heading into Friday's away Nations Championship clash with France, but made one change to his starting XV and one to his bench.
Dupont influential in dominant French win as Fiji easily swept aside
France closed out a 54-17 victory over Fiji in Lyon to move top of the Nations Championship Northern Hemisphere standings.
What we think we know as Nations Championship returns: France in the final, England no match for All Blacks or South Africa
Ahead of the Nations Championship's return, ESPN's Tom Hamilton breaks down what he thinks has already been settled as we prepare to savour part two.
International rugby fixtures: Latest matches, key dates, venues
Here's the full list of international rugby fixtures, including the Six Nations, Nations Championship and Rugby Championship.
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.
Lions Women to play France in Wales before tour
The British & Irish Women's Lions side will play at home before embarking on their inaugural tour of New Zealand next year, facing France at the Principality Stadium in Wales.
France are ready to join Springboks, All Blacks, as rugby's third superpower
With the Rugby World Cup less than a year away, France appear to be the Northern Hemisphere team best placed to challenge the Springboks and the All Blacks.
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.
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.
'Deflated' Wallabies desperate to find accuracy
The Wallabies have been left "deflated" but believe they haven't hit rock bottom after they failed to kick on from a strong opening 40 minutes, bombing a 9-point halftime lead to concede 30 straight points in a 42-26 capitulation in Brisbane.
France put on attacking masterclass as Wallabies capitulate
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson says his team are gutted and hurting after conceding 30 second-half points to France on the way to a sixth consecutive Test lost.
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.
'Curse of the 10 jersey' sees rookie Wallaby debut
The Wallabies have been dealt another major injury blow with second choice fly-half Ben Donaldson expected to be ruled out for Saturday's Test against France, according to reports.
Wounded Wallabies eye smarting France
The wounded Wallabies are vowing to take the fight to France as Joe Schmidt's beaten and battered charges strive to avoid a new decade-long low in a must-win Nations Championship battle in Brisbane.
Kabeya, Feaunati return for England slam decider
England have finally been handed some good injury news, with Sadia Kabeya, Maddie Feaunati and Lilli Ives Campion all returning to the squad for their Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France on Sunday.
Borthwick: Six Nations pain will help England grow
England head coach Steve Borthwick has said the hurt his team experienced in this Six Nations will make them stronger in the future.
6N: France retain title after chaotic tournament
France secured the 2026 Six Nations with a dramatic, chaotic victory over England on Saturday, with Thomas Ramos kicking a penalty to win the match with the last kick of the game.
France win 6N after last-gasp penalty vs. England
France won the 2026 Six Nations in dramatic fashion with a last-minute penalty helping them to a 48-46 win over England in Paris on Saturday.
6N: Itoje insists no rifts in England squad
Maro Itoje insists there is "no crack" in England's leadership group following the on-field disagreement during the defeat to Italy on Saturday.
6N: Lawes takes aim at England's 'sheltered' stars
Former captain Courtney Lawes has called for England's young players to step up against France on Saturday, warning them it's figuratively "kill or be killed."
6N: England make one change for France clash
England have made one change for the match against France on Saturday with Ollie Chessum starting at blindside as they look to avoid their worst ever Six Nations campaign.
2026 Six Nations Table
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1st 30 Tries - Points Difference
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