As the 2027 Rugby World Cup continues to creep closer, where are England under Steve Borthwick, and do their Nations Championship performances point to progress?

Ben Earl calls for a change to the Nations Championship format after England's "brutal" schedule in the summer leg of the inaugural competition.

Argentina heach coach Felipe Contepomi walks out of his news conference after the 31-24 defeat by England in the Nations Championship.

Jac Morgan is confident Wales are closing the gap to the best in the world despite another hammering by South Africa in the Nations Championship.

Sale full-back Joe Carpenter extends his contract with the Sharks until 2029.

Ugo, Danny, Ashy and Chris discuss the fallout from Argentina.

After wins against Argentina and Fiji and a loss against South Africa, Tom English reviews a productive summer for Scotland in the Nations Championship.

Saracens have re-signed Samoa international prop Tietie Tuimauga for the 2026-27 season.

Fijian star Joji Nasova's Newcastle switch falls through after the Red Bulls agreed to release him from his contract.

Matt Dawson described England's discipline as "comical" and says they have a problem to address after receiving four yellow cards in the 31-24 win over Argentina.

Steve Tandy commended his side's efforts but could not hide his disappointment with Wales' Nations Championship loss to South Africa.

After a six-try defeat by New Zealand in Eden Park, Ireland have now lost six games in a row against the All Blacks, France and South Africa.