Nations Championship 2026 | A full break down

The Nations Championship launches in July 2026, an will see a new global stage for international rugby. The competition will feature two pools representing the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, battling it out over six action-packed rounds. Teams will play three matches in July and three more in November, before the tournament concludes with a landmark Finals Weekend that will crown the leading nation and determine which hemisphere holds the upper hand. This cycle will repeat every two years.

Every match in the Nations Championship carries weight. With points, outcomes, and performances all counting, there is no room for complacency. The tournament brings together twelve of the world’s top international teams, showcasing the sport’s elite players as they compete for rugby’s newest and on of the most prestigious prizes.

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This video below explains how rugby’s newest global competition works, from the teams involved and the format, to how fixtures are structured and what’s at stake. See below: