Nations Championship

Nations Championship
Rugby Competition

Nations Championship

2026 In Season Rugby competition · Groups Standings Available
Teams12
Season Matches36
Completed18
Upcoming18

Competition Overview

Played18
Live0
Upcoming18
Total Points1,109
Avg Total Points61.6
Draws0

Competition Information

Season2026
Starts1 Jan 2026
Ends31 Dec 2026
Competition TypeRepresentative / International
StandingsSupported
League Data Updated13 Sep 2026 · 11:49

Standings Snapshot

#TeamPW+/-Pts
1South Africa logoSouth Africa33+8115
1France logoFrance32+4112
2Scotland logoScotland32+1111
2New Zealand logoNew Zealand33+5115
3England logoEngland32+4810

Season Scoring Trends

Home Wins9
Away Wins9
Draws0
Avg Total Points61.6
Biggest Margin65England vs Fiji
Closest Margin2Ireland vs Australia

Stored Competition History

Season 2026
36 matches · 18 completed · 18 upcoming
Avg total points 61.6

Nations Championship Standings

#TeamPWDLPFPA+/-BPPts
1South Africa logoSouth Africa330013049+81315
1France logoFrance320111675+41412
2Scotland logoScotland320110897+11311
2New Zealand logoNew Zealand330012170+51315
3England logoEngland320112577+48210
3Australia logoAustralia310211485+2948
4Ireland logoIreland32019091-1210
4Argentina logoArgentina31029799-237
5Wales logoWales310260102-4215
5Japan logoJapan31026288-2604
6Fiji logoFiji300349145-9600
6Italy logoItaly300337131-9400

FAQs: Nations Championship

How can I watch the 2026 Nations Championship in the U.S.?

U.S. fans can stream every 2026 Nations Championship game for free on RugbyPass TV. You need to create an account to watch. The tournament’s official viewing guide also names Premier Sports among the services carrying live coverage for U.S. and Canadian fans.

When does the 2026 Nations Championship take place?

The tournament runs from July 4 through November 29, 2026. Its schedule is split between three rounds in July and three more in November, followed by a finals weekend to finish the inaugural competition.

Which teams are playing in the Nations Championship?

The 12 teams are Argentina, Australia, England, Fiji, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and Wales. They compete in the first edition of the Nations Championship, with a new international rugby trophy at stake.

How does the Nations Championship decide its finalists?

The top team in each division advances to the grand final. Each team plays six group games before that matchup, with three rounds taking place in July and another three in November.

Where is the Nations Championship finals weekend being held?

Finals weekend takes place at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, from Friday, November 27, through Sunday, November 29. The grand final is on Sunday, when the two division winners meet to decide the tournament champion.