# nations championship (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover nations championship. Page: Feed: --- ## [There is nowhere to hide at Ellis Park for anyone; visitor or host](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/there-is-nowhere-to-hide-at-ellis) _2026-08-25 · Lawrence Mulvaney · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ All Blacks’ improved physical and mental resilience is certain to be tested to a higher degree in Cape Town ## [What the Wallabies have to nail this first weekend in Argentina](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/what-the-wallabies-have-to-nail-this) _2026-08-24 · Brett McKay · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ The Wallabies heading to Argentina has made for uncomfortable early-morning viewing in recent years. But get some key details right, and they could be well on their way this week ## [The Wrap: Rugby’s ‘Greatest Rivalry’ delivers as All Blacks draw first blood](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/the-wrap-rugbys-greatest-rivalry) _2026-08-23 · Geoff Parkes · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ While... Unfortunate Wallaroos set up to fail in their 100th Test match ## [Wales pushing the pain barrier in bid to improve](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cqx7n5gw0wxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-23 · BBC Sport_ BBC Sport spends a day in Wales' pre-season camp, watching players put through their paces ahead of the new WXV Global Series. ## [Greatest Rivalry Series Post-Mortem: All Blacks land incredible 1st Test win](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/greatest-rivalry-series-post-mortem) _2026-08-22 · 8/9 Rugby · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ Has the highly anticipated South Africa-New Zealand series been turned on its head already? ## [Leicester sign Tonga hooker Moli](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c9989vmgz48o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-22 · BBC Sport_ Prem Rugby side Leicester Tigers sign New Zealand-born Tonga international hooker Sam Moli. ## [High court allows rugby brain injury case to go on](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c70g2n4w49lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC Sport_ The cases of hundreds of players in rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal battle allowed to continue after High Court ruling. ## [Wales great Jones returns to Ospreys as a director](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cp870222y26o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC Sport_ Ospreys confirm former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season. ## [Exeter lock Zambonin to miss start of new season](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cpd7w9l9n2eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC Sport_ Exeter Chiefs' Italy international lock Andrea Zambonin is set to be out until the end of November following shoulder surgery. ## ['The Red Bull world is a real eye-opener. They push boundaries': Inside Newcastle's unique pre-season of lifting F1 cars, swapping tips with surfers, integrating 26 new players and becoming 'the most exciting rugby team in the world'](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/rugbyunion/article-16066517/newcastle-red-bull-rugby-preseason.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Rugby Union | Mail Online_ Dan McFarland studied classics at Newcastle University in the early 1990s. Two decades on, he is back heading up the team's Red Bull revolution. ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4lE3Np4zqc1q) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## ['Borderline Personality Disorder is my superpower'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c3w0vw7530no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC Sport_ Wales' Donna Rose tells BBC Sport how rugby union has helped her manage Borderline Personality Disorder. ## [International rugby: First Greatest Rivalry Test preview](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/international-rugby-first-greatest) _2026-08-20 · Steve Lenthall · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ Thirty-one years after the historic nation-building 1995 World Cup Final, a new chapter of rugby’s greatest rivalry begins at Ellis Park this weekend ## [Exeter Chiefs women promote Bishop to head coach role](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c05q44de4lzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC Sport_ Premiership Women's Rugby side Exeter Chiefs appoint assistant Oli Bishop as head coach to replace Steve Salvin. ## [Wales appoint Leicester's Davies as kicking coach](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cn4ne55n8zpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC Sport_ Alex Davies joins Steve Tandy's Wales management team as kicking coach after leaving Leicester. ## [How do Australia fit both ‘fetchers’ in side? Could ‘McZano’ be next ‘Pooper’ combo?](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/how-do-australia-fit-both-fetchers) _2026-08-19 · Brett McKay · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ With two outstanding opensides in Fraser McReight and Carlo Tizzano, Wallabies head coach Les Kiss has an enviable dilemma to navigate. ## [Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cm2gd4ken4jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC Sport_ Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan. ## [Cardiff sign Leicester lock Manz on loan](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c3ekl5w5z9wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC Sport_ Cardiff strengthen pack ahead of 2026-27 season by signing Leicester lock Tom Manz on loan. ## [Ep.26 – Carry-Pass-Ruck to decide Greatest Rivalry Tests with Harry Jones](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/ep26-carry-pass-ruck-to-decide-greatest) _2026-08-19 · 8/9 Rugby · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ Use this template to pick up new wording for Subscribe CTA, for free posts ## [New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cd69dj304wxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC Sport_ World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women. ## [Springboks v All Blacks: Drones ain’t boring](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/springboks-v-all-blacks-drones-aint) _2026-08-18 · Harry Jones · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ Dave Rennie’s heavy cavalry meets Rassie Erasmus’s high-tech aerial swarm in a clash of rugby generations ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Whlkti4BKXAM) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Wales head coach Steve Tandy receives huge boost with Leicester Tigers coach set to join set-up ahead of Nations Championship campaign](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/rugbyunion/article-16060489/Leicester-Tigers-Alex-Davies-Steve-Tandy-Wales.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-18 · Rugby Union | Mail Online_ ALEX BYWATER: Leicester Tigers assistant coach Alex Davies is set to join Wales as a skills and kicking specialist in time for November's Nations Championship campaign. ## [THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY: The inside story of how Connacht's homegrown star and a potential Ireland lynchpin ended up at bitter rivals Ulster...](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/rugbyunion/article-16058221/THE-ONE-GOT-AWAY-inside-story-Connachts-homegrown-star-potential-Ireland-lynchpin-ended-bitter-rivals-Ulster.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-18 · Rugby Union | Mail Online_ THERE was shock among the Connacht fanbase when it was confirmed out west that Matthew Devine would be leaving to join provincial rivals Ulster on a one-year deal midway though last season. ## [Neumann uncertain over future after Quins exit](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c20eygrlklzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC Sport_ Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer. ## [How has the dry weather affected rugby clubs?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c935veddkz9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC Sport_ BBC Sport examines how the drought conditions in England have affected rugby clubs. ## [Knowles has top-flight ambition for Cornish Pirates](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cdew0k8n3g3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC Sport_ TV presenter Nick Knowles believes Cornish Pirates are capable of making the Prem after investing in the club. ## [Henry’s statement and halves harmony: Townsville talking points](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/henrys-statement-and-halves-harmony) _2026-08-17 · Brett McKay · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ A dominant win over Japan leaves Les Kiss with a genuine midfield conundrum, halves clarity, and plenty to smile about heading to Argentina ## [Newcastle lock Usher signs new deal](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/ckg3vrm15rno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC Sport_ Newcastle Red Bulls lock Oscar Usher signs a new three-year deal with the club. ## [Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c2dkz3k94dlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC Sport_ Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union? ## [Trump trapped in Iran’s maze](https://www.oyetimes.com/views/op-eds/414514-trump-trapped-in-irans-maze) _2026-08-17 · Robert Mull · (untitled)_ Trump trapped in Iran’s maze The entire world is currently focused on the tense situation between the United States and Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ......Read More ## [All Blacks shocked the Bulls in their third win on tour](https://www.oyetimes.com/sports/rugby/414511-all-blacks-shocked-the-bulls-in-their-third-win-on-tour) _2026-08-17 · Lindsay O'Connor (Reporter/Radio Host) · (untitled)_ It was the All Blacks’ third win in South Africa, following victories over the Stormers (38-21) and Sharks (54-0). The All Blacks outscored the Bulls ......Read More ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2gQABBg3hqbM) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Bangladesh embarrasses Australia in historic test win](https://www.oyetimes.com/sports/cricket/414508-bangladesh-embarrasses-australia-in-historic-test-win) _2026-08-17 · Lindsay O'Connor (Reporter/Radio Host) · (untitled)_ First Test, Darwin (day four of five) Australia 198: (Smith 71; Mahmud 6-55) & 284 (Green 104; Miraz 5-66) Bangladesh 426: (Tanzid 101, Shanto 84, ......Read More ## [Finally vehicles are taking to the track for practice sessions and qualifying rounds after Markham’s inaugural hosting of Canada’s only IndyCar race got off to a bumpy start.](https://www.oyetimes.com/lifestyle/community/414505-finally-vehicles-are-taking-to-the-track-for-practice-sessions-and-qualifying-rounds-after-markhams-inaugural-hosting-of-canadas-only-indycar-race-got-off-to-a-bumpy-start) _2026-08-17 · Lindsay O'Connor (Reporter/Radio Host) · (untitled)_ Doors opened at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, with the first practice sessions set to take place a short time later. Drivers got the green flag on ......Read More ## [Wales centre James signs new Scarlets contract](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/clylqd034n9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC Sport_ Wales centre Eddie James signs a new contract with Scarlets before the start of the 2026-27 season. ## [Ex-Wales and Cardiff centre Halaholo retires](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c77g043v6neo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC Sport_ Former Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo has ended his professional rugby career after 'a series of niggling injuries'. ## [The Wrap: Wallabies front row has a rare day out in Townsville](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/the-wrap-wallabies-front-row-has) _2026-08-16 · Geoff Parkes · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ Plus, All Blacks get what they want out of stage one of the ‘Greatest Rivalry’ tour... ## [Japan Series Post-Mortem: Wallabies front row dominates Japan](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/japan-series-post-mortem-wallabies-44f) _2026-08-15 · 8/9 Rugby · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ The Wallabies were great against Japan in Townsville, with a dominant scrum and exceptional breakdown leading the way to the 56-17 win ## [Wales great Jones set to join Ospreys board](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cwy44131ydno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-15 · BBC Sport_ Ospreys are set to announce former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season. ## [WRU condemns abuse and doubles down on three-team plan](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cq891l3g3keo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-15 · BBC Sport_ The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) states there is no prospect of the game generating enough revenue to fund four professional teams beyond 2028. ## [Davies calls for WRU board to step down](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c330yrpdlz0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-14 · BBC Sport_ Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies calls for the Welsh Rugby Union board to step down. ## [Start of England's community rugby season postponed](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c3v0y1epl54o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-14 · BBC Sport_ The Rugby Football Union delays the start of the community rugby season because of concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions affecting much of England. ## [International rugby: Wallabies v Japan preview](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/international-rugby-wallabies-v-japan) _2026-08-14 · Steve Lenthall · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ Australia's two-Test series against Japan wraps up in North Queensland, and the Greatest Rivalry Tour moves up onto the Highveld ## [Members Q&A #5: Powerslaps & domestic competitions](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/members-q-and-a-5-powerslaps-and) _2026-08-13 · 8/9 Rugby · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ 8/9 Rugby Members Q&A is back once again, as Brett & Geoff tackle the latest batch of your questions [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211027443/3322adf00fadff1fc3efeac716811d76.mp3) ## ['If Henry Pollock wants to get involved, that offer is open': How new 'Ultimate Sevens' wants to shake up rugby - thanks to England's rising star, Sunderland's owners and the Hundred](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/rugbyunion/article-16050409/Ultimate-Sevens-Henry-Pollock-Dupont-Sunderland-Hundred.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-13 · Rugby Union | Mail Online_ Henry Pollock wants to have a crack at playing sevens at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Transferring to the game's shorter format will not be easy - but there is an option out there. ## [Brian Smith RIP: The inside story of Irish rugby's first 'project' player... the genius talent, the feuding that alienated team-mates and the shock exit back to Australia that devastated Ireland's World Cup hopes](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/rugbyunion/article-16048605/Brian-Smith-RIP-inside-story-Irish-rugbys-project-player-genius-talent-feuding-alienated-team-mates-shock-exit-Australia-devastated-Irelands-World-Cup-hopes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-13 · Rugby Union | Mail Online_ Brian Smith, who has died at the age of 59 from cancer, will be remembered as one of the most talented players to have played rugby for Ireland - and one of the most divisive. ## [Nonu, 44, performs solo haka in response to All Blacks](https://www.oyetimes.com/sports/rugby/414501-nonu-44-performs-solo-haka-in-response-to-all-blacks) _2026-08-13 · Lindsay O'Connor (Reporter/Radio Host) · (untitled)_ New Zealand great Ma’a Nonu performed a solo haka in response to the All Blacks’ haka before his Sharks side fell to a heavy defeat ......Read More ## [Prem champions Saints name Dingwall club captain](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cjrvpv21y7wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-13 · BBC Sport_ Premiership champions Northampton Saints appoint Fraser Dingwall as their new club captain. ## [Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cgq5pk5gpyyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-13 · BBC Sport_ Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation. ## [Ep.25 – Can the Wallabies counter Japan's 'infectious' rugby with Tom Robertson](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/ep25-can-the-wallabies-counter-japans) _2026-08-12 · 8/9 Rugby · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_ Western Force and injured Wallabies prop Tom Robertson joined Brett to talk coach transitions, and how beating Japan might involve a future PhD sugbject ## [Centre Hall extends stay at Saracens](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cn8np14v005o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-12 · BBC Sport_ Saracens' England 'A' centre Angus Hall signs a new contract with the Prem club. ## [Sale hooker Longstaff signs new deal to 2029](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cjejpld0ddeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-12 · BBC Sport_ Sale Sharks hooker Alfie Longstaff signs a new deal to remain with the Prem club until 2029.