Nations Championship: All Test Teams, Kick Off Times

Nations Championship: All Test teams, kick off times

After an enthralling opening chapter in July, the Nations Championship returns this weekend, bringing the best of Northern and Southern Hemisphere rugby back together for the next instalment of the inaugural competition. Twelve of the world’s leading rugby nations will continue to compete in the new biennial tournament, with every point and result contributing towards the final standings. For South African supporters, however, the immediate exci…

South Africa, France eye bragging rights in inaugural Nations Championship

Unbeaten southern hemisphere heavyweights South Africa and New Zealand have travelled north for what promises to be a fascinating conclusion to the inaugural Nations Championship. The biennial event, pitching the Six Nations against teams from the Rugby Championship — along with invitees Fiji and Japan — has merged traditional summer tours and November Test windows into a meaningful tournament. Twelve teams play three Tests apiece on consecutive…

Nations Championship: Under-fire England, confusing Ireland, hopeful Scotland

Steve Borthwick’s England face a critical test this weekend as the inaugural Nations Championship resumes, with the head coach under intense pressure to reverse a historic Six Nations collapse. The tournament runs until finals weekend at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, from November 27 to 29, setting the stage for high-stakes encounters. Borthwick must deliver an immediate uptick in performance to secure his position ahead of the 2027 Rugby World C…

Nations Championship, Round Four: Teams, predictions, global TV channels and more

Ahead of the fourth round of the Nations Championship, here are all the weekend teamsheets, broadcasting channels and referee appointments.