Nations Cup

Scotland A claim IRB Nations Cup crown

Scotland A defeat France A 22-12 in the final match of the 2009 IRB Nations Cup to claim this year’s crown.

IRB Nations Cup - final day preview

Three matches conclude the IRB sponsored Nations Cup in Bucharest, with the undefeated ‘A’ teams of Scotland and France battling for the main trophy, on Sunday.

Like father, like son

Iulian Dumitras has been a standout performer for Romania in an IRB Nations Cup which has seen an improvement in playing standards compared to previous years.

Nations Cup - Day two review

France A will play Scotland A on Sunday to decide the winner of this year's IRB Nations Cup after both teams recorded their second win in Bucharest, Romania.s

Nations Cup key stats

Chris Thau delves into the IRB database, known as the Rugby International Management System, to come up with some key stats from the IRB Nations Cup.

IRB Nations Cup – the referees

JP Doyle, David Smortchevsky and John Lacey will referee the second round of matches in this year's IRB Nations Cup.

Nations Cup - Day one round-up

France A, Scotland A and hosts Romania register opening victories against Italy A, Russia and Uruguay on day one at the 2009 IRB Nations Cup in Bucharest.

Romania gears up for Nations Cup

Romania's newly elected Rugby President inspires the return of many foreign-based players as the hosts set out to win the IRB Nations Cup in Bucharest.

Nations Cup

IRB Nations Cup 2009 set for kick off

The IRB Nations Cup gets underway on Friday with France A, Italy A, Scotland A, hosts Romania, Russia and Uruguay hoping to lift the title for the first time.

France A and Italy A name Nations Cup squads

A youthful Italy A side will get the IRB Nations Cup 2009 underway in Romania on 12 June against France A, who are making their debuts in the competition.

Cusiter to lead Scotland A in Nations Cup

Scotland A head coach Andy Robinson names Chris Cusiter as his captain for next month's IRB Nations Cup 2009 in the Romanian capital Bucharest.