On 4 July the Nations Championship makes its debut, with the 12 strongest teams in international rugby beginning their campaign to win the first-ever edition of the new biennial tournament.

Junior Springboks fight back from three tries to one down to draw 29-29 with New Zealand in their final match to win TRC U20 title.

Australia U20 have finished their U20 Rugby Championship campaign with a 32-30 win over Argentina in South Africa.

The 2026 title has come down to the third and final round once again, with New Zealand and South Africa playing each other to determine the winner.