What is the Nations Championship?
The Nations Championship is a new biennial international tournament that will take place in the existing summer and autumn windows.
The competition will launch in 2026 and consist of 12 teams - the current Six Nations - England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy as well as six nations from the southern hemisphere - Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan and Fiji.
England will play away in the summer window and at home during the Autumn - at the same time as the existing Quilter Nations Series. These teams will all be fighting for a place in the final at Allianz Stadium.
Southern Hemisphere Series
| Date | Round | Fixture | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | 1 | South Africa v England | Ellis Park | 45-21 |
| 11/07/2026 | 2 | Fiji v England | Hill Dickinson Stadium | 8-73 |
| 18/07/2026 | 3 | Argentina v England | Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades | 24-31 |
Northern Hemisphere Series
| Date | Round | Fixture | Location | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2026 | 4 | England v Australia | Allianz Stadium | 15:10 |
| 14/11/2026 | 5 | England v Japan | Allianz Stadium | 16:40 |
| 21/11/2026 | 6 | England v New Zealand | Allianz Stadium | 14:10 |
Finals Weekend
| Date | Match | Fixture | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27/11/2026 | 1 | North 6 v South 6 | Allianz Stadium, Twickenham |
| 27/11/2026 | 2 | North 3 v South 3 | Allianz Stadium, Twickenham |
| 28/11/2026 | 1 | North 5 v South 5 | Allianz Stadium, Twickenham |
| 28/11/2026 | 2 | North 2 v South 2 | Allianz Stadium, Twickenham |
| 29/11/2026 | 1 | North 4 v South 4 | Allianz Stadium, Twickenham |
| 29/11/2026 | 2 | North 1 v South 1 | Allianz Stadium, Twickenham |