13 stories tracked · from 5 outlets · last coverage 2026-11-14 · ranked by independent sources, not by us
Yahoo Sports, carrying an Associated Press report from Dublin, reports that Ireland beat Fiji 43-15 in rugby's Nations Championship on Saturday, taking a bonus point from the win. Wingers Tommy O'Brien and Robert Baloucoune each scored two tries. The result moved Ireland level with England and within a point of France in the Northern Hemisphere series.
Yahoo Sports, carrying an AP report, says Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 in a Nations Championship match in Cardiff on Saturday, the first time in 73 years Wales has defeated the All Blacks. Wales scored two quick tries at the start of each half, then held off New Zealand's attacks for nearly the last half-hour, with the All Blacks held up over the tryline three times. New Zealand coach Dave Rennie said he would not second-guess his team selection after the loss.
Yahoo Sports, carrying an Associated Press report, says England beat Japan 78-15 in Nations Championship rugby at Twickenham on Saturday, with rookie winger Will Joseph scoring five tries. The report describes the margin as a record. England led 49-10 at halftime and finished with 13 tries, its highest score anywhere in 23 years.
Yahoo Sports reports that England face Japan in the Nations Championship, with Ojomoh and Joseph looking to impress. The piece offers BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and live text updates as England aim to build on their win over Australia.
Yahoo Sports, carrying an AP report from Genoa, reports that Argentina beat Italy 19-14 in Nations Championship rugby on Saturday, the Pumas' first win since July. According to the report, Argentina held about three-quarters of possession and territory in a match marked by errors and stoppages, but repeatedly turned the ball over to an Italy side that made 174 tackles, more than twice Argentina's total. The headline notes the result came after late yellow cards.
France beat South Africa 21-19 at the Stade de France in Paris, ending a five-match losing run against the Springboks.
Yahoo Sports, carrying an Associated Press report from Paris, reports that France beat world champion South Africa 21-19 on Friday night in a match between the Nations Championship rugby leaders. According to the report, the Springboks entered as heavy favorites, unbeaten in the new competition and unbeaten against France at its national stadium for 21 years, but never led during the match.
Yahoo Sports reports that ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit has revised his national championship prediction. In the preseason, he picked Indiana to face Notre Dame in the title game. The excerpt does not say what his updated pick is.
In a column published by Yahoo Sports, Orlando columnist Mike Bianchi argues that a 24-team College Football Playoff would make the sport fairer and more enjoyable, citing UCF's self-declared national championship as an example of the limits of the past system. Bianchi also reflects on earlier eras of college football, when Florida and Florida State fans celebrated invitations to the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl and Tangerine Bowl.
Utah climbed to No. 2 in the AP Poll after defeating BYU in the rivalry game known as the Holy War, according to Fox News. Fox News also reports that ESPN analysts questioned Utah's national championship prospects, with one saying, "They won't win."
