Nations Championship Rugby 2026
About This Tournament
The inaugural Nations Championship debuts in 2026 as a revolutionary new international rugby union competition. Six rounds of matches plus a finals weekend, featuring teams from the Six Nations and Southern Hemisphere nations.
Tournament Details
Sport
Rugby
Venue
Europe
Start Date
July 1, 2026
End Date
July 31, 2026
Format
In-Person
Organizer
Various Venues
Related News
Will Jordan Breaks All Blacks Try Record In Italy Win
Will Jordan became New Zealand’s record try-scorer with a hat-trick as the All Blacks beat Italy 47-17 in the Nations Championship.
Ireland Hold Off Japan for Second Bonus-Point Win
BBC Sport reports that a much-changed Ireland side beat Japan to claim a second bonus-point win from two in the Nations Championship. Sean Jansen marked his international debut with a try in a result that strengthens Ireland’s tournament position.
Wallabies’ Losing Streak Reaches Six After France Second-Half Surge
The Guardian reports that Australia led France at half-time in Brisbane before losing 42-26 in the Nations Championship. The defeat extends the Wallabies’ losing streak to six, their worst run in a decade.
Will Jordan Hits 50 Test Tries With All Blacks Hat-Trick Against Italy
BBC Sport reports that Will Jordan scored a hat-trick against Italy in the Nations Championship to become New Zealand’s record try-scorer. He now has 50 tries in 56 Tests, a milestone with immediate tournament weight.
Six-Try France Rally Past Australia in Brisbane
France fought back to beat Australia in Brisbane, with debutant Aaron Grandidier Nkanang scoring twice as the Wallabies' losing run extended to six matches.