Ireland secured a narrow 33-31 victory against Australia in the Nations Championship Test held in Sydney. The match concluded dramatically with Wallabies flyhalf Ben Donaldson missing a long-range penalty attempt after the final whistle.

Coach Joe Schmidt emphasized the need for Australia to capitalize on their chances following a narrow 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney, which was determined by a missed penalty in the closing moments of the match. The Wallabies are rallying around player Ben Donaldson as they seek to improve their performance.

New Zealand narrowly defeated France 34-32 in a thrilling opening match of the Nations Championship. The match presented various challenges, with France applying significant pressure throughout. Acknowledging the intensity of the game, a New Zealand player expressed pride in his team's performance.

New Zealand began the Dave Rennie era with a narrow 34-32 victory against a weakened France in their first Nations Championship Test, which featured several exciting tries. The match showcased a competitive spirit and high-scoring action, marking a significant start for the new coach.

South Africa secured a victory against England with a score of 45-21 in the Nations Championship, marking a significant win for the team.

Japan defeated Italy 27-10 in the opening match of the Nations Championship. Following this victory, Japan will travel to Newcastle, Australia, to compete against Ireland in their next match, before returning to Tokyo to face France.