PremiumNathan Limm Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·6 Jul, 2026 09:54 PM3 mins to readOPINIONThe Nations Championship has undoubtedly captured the imagination of the rugby world.It’s an innovative and deliciously refreshing update to an international calendar which had begun to feel stale.
In week one, it delivered. A pulsating, blow-for-blow clash between Australia and
proved the highlight, with the All Blacks’ tight win over France a close second. South Africa crushed England, Scotland edged Argentina, Wales trumped Fiji, and Japan ousted Italy.
