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Nations Championship 2026: Results and Fixtures
New Nations Championship 2026 fixtures and results for November 2026.
In brief
New Nations Championship 2026 fixtures and results for November 2026. The Nations Championship 2026 features 12 teams competing in November 2026 with finals at Twickenham. Originally reported by Rugby World.
Quick answers
- What is the Nations Championship?
- The Nations Championship is a new bi-annual global rugby competition featuring 12 teams including the Six Nations and Rugby Championship sides.
- When does it happen?
- The tournament runs from Friday 6 November to Sunday 29 November 2026 with finals at Twickenham.
- Who plays?
- The competition includes England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Fiji and Japan.
- How is it structured?
- Three rounds of matches in July lead to a November finals weekend with northern and southern hemisphere sections.
- Current standings?
- After July fixtures, France and Scotland lead the northern hemisphere section while South Africa and New Zealand top the southern hemisphere.
What is the Nations Championship?
The Nations Championship is a new bi-annual global rugby competition featuring 12 teams including the Six Nations and Rugby Championship sides.
When does it happen?
The tournament runs from Friday 6 November to Sunday 29 November 2026 with finals at Twickenham.
Who plays?
The competition includes England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Fiji and Japan.
How is it structured?
Three rounds of matches in July lead to a November finals weekend with northern and southern hemisphere sections.
Current standings?
After July fixtures, France and Scotland lead the northern hemisphere section while South Africa and New Zealand top the southern hemisphere.
Key teams?
The Springboks and All Blacks are the only unbeaten sides in the new competition with 100% records.
TV broadcasting?
ITV holds UK broadcasting rights while Virgin Media covers Ireland and TF1 broadcasts in France.
Upcoming fixtures?
Round 4 features Ireland v Argentina on 6 November and England v Australia on 8 November.
Results so far?
France beat New Zealand 34-32 in Round 1 with South Africa winning 45-21 against England.
Top scorers?
Will Jordan (New Zealand) leads with 6 tries while Maxime Lucu (France) has 37 points.
Squads?
Each team has detailed squads for the November fixtures including forwards and backs.
Wall chart?
Rugby World provides a free downloadable wall chart listing all fixtures and finals.
Finals weekend?
Finals weekend on 27-29 November features northern and southern hemisphere matches at Twickenham.
Why is this important?
The Nations Championship aligns the global rugby calendar and adds competitive elements to summer and autumn internationals.
What happens next?
The tournament concludes with finals on 27-29 November 2026 at Twickenham.
The key point
The Nations Championship 2026 features 12 teams competing in November 2026 with finals at Twickenham.
