- Jul 5
World Rugby Nations Cup debuts: New Zealand beats France 34-32, Romania loses 48-31 to Chile
The inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup saw New Zealand defeat France 34-32 in Christchurch, while Romania lost 48-31 to Chile in Santiago, dropping to a record-low 25th in the world rankings.
- Jul 2
Ireland edge Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship thriller as Donaldson misses late penalty
Ireland snatched a 33-31 victory over Australia in the Nations Championship opener in Sydney, with Wallabies flyhalf Ben Donaldson missing a 50-metre penalty after the siren.
