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France hold nerve to edge past South Africa in thriller
France hold nerve to edge past South Africa in thriller

France hold on to end their five-match losing run against South Africa at Stade de France with an enthralling 21-19 victory in Paris.

The driving-maul try machine - why rugby's steamroller gained traction
The driving-maul try machine - why rugby's steamroller gained traction

A kick to the corner is now a no-brainer for captains, with the driving maul a more potent weapon than ever.

How Wales can win without making history v All Blacks
How Wales can win without making history v All Blacks

Wales aim to make the rest of the world sit up and take notice when taking on resurgent New Zealand in the Nations Championship.

Ma'asi-White marks landmark with try as Sharks beat Chiefs in cup
Ma'asi-White marks landmark with try as Sharks beat Chiefs in cup

Centre Rekeiti Ma'asi-White scores a try on his 50th appearance for Sale as the Sharks continue their impressive form in the Prem Rugby Cup.

Beirne named captain as Ireland look to build on strong start
Beirne named captain as Ireland look to build on strong start

Tadhg Beirne, so often Ireland's 'Mr Dependable', leads the team's bid to improve on last week's win over Argentina against Fiji on Saturday.

Townsend stresses individual responsibility as duo return
Townsend stresses individual responsibility as duo return

Gregor Townsend stresses the importance of "individual responsibility" as Darcy Graham and Blair Kinghorn return to the Scotland XV against Australia.

England ease pressure on Borthwick after big win over Australia
England ease pressure on Borthwick after big win over Australia

England provide emphatic on-pitch backing for head coach Steve Borthwick as they score seven tries to swat aside a listless Australia at Allianz Stadium.

Seven-try New Zealand too strong for Scotland
Seven-try New Zealand too strong for Scotland

Watch highlights from Murrayfield as New Zealand prove too strong for Scotland in the Nations Championship

Highlights: Wales 28-21 Japan
Highlights: Wales 28-21 Japan

Watch the highlights as Wales beat Japan 28-21 in their opening game of the Nations Championship in Cardiff.

Watch: Keenan stars as Ireland beat Argentina
Watch: Keenan stars as Ireland beat Argentina

Full-back Hugo Keenan scores a hat-trick as Ireland beat Argentina 42-12 in the Nations Championship in Dublin.

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Previous Winners...

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2019 South Africa
2015 New Zealand
2011 New Zealand
2007 South Africa
2003 England
1999 Australia

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