Sunday, 12 July 2026 Rugby News

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International Rugby

Will Jordan opens up on breaking All Blacks’ try-scoring record: ‘A moment I’ll remember forever’

Will Jordan has revealed that breaking the All Blacks' try-scoring record has left him "humbled". The story belongs in the International Rugby lane because it gives readers a specific rugby development to follow rather than just another link in the feed. The wider rugby value is how the development affects Test selection, national depth, player movement or the next international window. The next useful check is whether follow-up reporting confirms the rugby consequences rather than leaving it as a headline-only update.

Source: Planet Rugby / 12 Jul, 04:55 JST

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International Rugby

Wallabies’ pop-gun revival under Joe Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery | Daniel Gallan

Plucky defeats decorated with patches of excellence will not cut it for Australia with a home World Cup now looming large The camera found Joe Schmidt shortly after France had completed a 22-point swing. Australia’s coach had seen a 21-12 half-time lead obliterated in 16 brutal minutes. Schmidt, one of rugby’s sharpest minds, looked short of answers. The trouble was that the questions confronting him had obvious answers but almost impossible solutions. Why had Australia’s discipline deteriorated? Because they were under pressure. Why had their tackle intensity and ruck speed fallen away? Because France had introduced fresh power from the bench. Why had the Wallabies gone from a nine-point half-time lead to a 13-point deficit in barely a quarter of an hour? Because one team had more large, skilful, Test-quality rugby players than the other. Continue reading...

Source: The Guardian Rugby Union / 12 Jul, 09:20 JST

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Major League Rugby

USA Survive Zimbabwe Scare

The USA Eagles survived a scare on Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Zimbabwe Sables held a 15-12 half-time lead and had their opponents playing with 14-men following a yellow card. The hosts improved in the second-half to come out 31-15 winners. The locals in Charlotte had reason to cheer early on. Ruben de Haas … The post USA Survive Zimbabwe Scare appeared first on Americas Rugby News .

Source: Americas Rugby News - MLR / 12 Jul, 12:22 JST

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Major League Rugby

Argentina Find Form against Wales

Los were convincing winners at the Estadio Bicentenario in San Juan on Saturday. Argentina found good form to soundly defeat Wales in a round two match in the Nations Championship. The 35-21 win was by five tries to three with Joaquín Oviedo scoring twice for the hosts and all three Welsh tries combine from front-rowers. … The post Argentina Find Form against Wales appeared first on Americas Rugby News .

Source: Americas Rugby News - MLR / 12 Jul, 11:08 JST

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European Cups

Watch Japan vs. Ireland Rugby Live: Ireland Visits Brave Blossoms - FloRugby

Watch Japan vs. Ireland Rugby Live: Ireland Visits Brave Blossoms - FloRugby. The story belongs in the European Cups lane because it gives readers a specific rugby development to follow rather than just another link in the feed. The wider rugby value is how it shapes knockout pressure, cross-border standards and whether domestic form can survive European intensity. The next useful check is whether follow-up reporting confirms the rugby consequences rather than leaving it as a headline-only update.

Source: FloRugby / 11 Jul, 19:01 JST

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Major League Rugby

Chile Get the Better of Hong Kong with Eyes on World Cup

Chile and Hong Kong will battle-it-out in Townsville, Australia at Rugby World Cup 2027. Saturday’s Nations Cup match in Viña del Mar, Chile served as an opportunity to familiarize each-other with the opposition. It also means Los Cóndores will officially have bragging rights as Chile were convincing winners. Los Cóndores were 38-17 winners over Hong … The post Chile Get the Better of Hong Kong with Eyes on World Cup appeared first on Americas Rugby News .

Source: Americas Rugby News - MLR / 12 Jul, 10:57 JST

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Major League Rugby

Uruguay and Romania Ends in a draw

There was no winner in Montevideo on Saturday. Jordan Way called full-time with the scores level at 36-36. The outcome means that Uruguay and Romania both have one draw and one loss from their respective opening two fixtures in the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup. The contest got off to a roaring start. Uruguay scored … The post Uruguay and Romania Ends in a draw appeared first on Americas Rugby News .

Source: Americas Rugby News - MLR / 12 Jul, 10:25 JST

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International Rugby

South Africa 42-28 Scotland: Nations Championship rugby – as it happened

South Africa win after surviving two Scottish rallies in Pretoria 9 mins. A worrying moment for Scotland as a Papier kick is allowed to bounce in behind with a gathering green group of shirts very close on the chase. Russell turns, dives on it at full stretch and grips it to his chest long enough for his ruck clearers to arrive, set it and let White clear the lines. 7 mins. Bok discipline is once more wanting under pressure with Wiese again infringing, this time for entering a maul from the side. Russell puts it into touch for a 5m lineout platform that is ruined by Ashman not throwing straight. Papier boots clear from the scrum. Continue reading...

Source: The Guardian Rugby Union / 12 Jul, 02:48 JST

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International Rugby

Fiji 8-73 England: Nations Championship rugby union – as it happened

England bounced back in style with an 11-try victory over Fiji in Liverpool 2 mins. A single carry before Van Poortvliet sets up the caterpillar ruck to box-kick to touch for a zero nonsense start from England. This is not the case from Fiji from the lineout as Tagitagivalu spills a simple tap off the top; presenting England a scrum that promptly results in penalty against Mawi. Caleb Muntz chips through the shimmering summer air deep into England territory. Continue reading...

Source: The Guardian Rugby Union / 12 Jul, 00:47 JST

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International Rugby

Ruben Love plea adds another layer to New Zealand's playmaker debate

Ruben Love being pulled into the Dave Rennie conversation keeps New Zealand's playmaker debate alive. The issue is bigger than one player: the All Blacks need clarity around who can control territory, attack space and handle Test pressure after years of scrutiny around the No.10 role. Love's versatility makes him interesting, but the real question is whether New Zealand want another hybrid option or a more settled organising voice.

Source: Planet Rugby / 11 Jul, 17:43 JST

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