Rugby
Springboks withstand Scotland 42-28 in Nations Championship thriller Ireland grinds out a 36-20 win over Japan in Nations Championship Jordan achieves a try-scoring record as New Zealand beats Italy 47-17 in the Nations Championship France storm back with 30 straight points to beat Australia 42-26 Ireland makes 9 changes for Nations Championship match against Japan
Anton Segner selected in New Zealand squad to face Italy
Wallabies turn to rookie Declan Meredith for test against France
Injured Penaud to miss France games against Australia and Japan
South Africa rips England after a stunning 3-try blitz start in Nations Championship
Japan stifles Italy for the first time since 2018 in Nations Championship rugby
TOKYO (AP) – Japan muted Italy 27-10 in Nations Championship rugby on Saturday and won their matchup for the first time since 2018.