Ireland sit back to enjoy an intriguing Nations Championship weekend

Ireland and Argentina kicked off the second Nations Championship window on Friday night in Dublin, with Andy Farrell’s side delivering a dominant bonus-point win that moved Ireland to the top of the Northern Hemisphere table overnight. With the weekend now set, Ireland can rest while watching the other five matches that will shape finishing positions across both hemispheres. The top team in each table will meet for the Nations Championship title on the final weekend of November at Twickenham in London, with the second-placed sides and others following knock-on playoffs over three consecutive days. Meanwhile, the Nations Cup is also underway. Italy faces South Africa at 11.40am Irish time, with multiple key absences listed for Italy.