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England ticket sales slump ahead of Nations Championship finals at Twickenham

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 12:28 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

England ticket sales slump ahead of Nations Championship finals at Twickenham

Summary

Ticket demand for the upcoming Nations Championship finals at Twickenham has lagged for hosts England, who have been outsold by South Africa and New Zealand. The finals weekend will feature six matches across three days. England's last game at Twickenham ended in a loss to Ireland, further impacting local fan interest. The event will culminate in a grand finale matching the top teams from the Northern Hemisphere against their Southern Hemisphere counterparts.

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Key Details

•Nations Championship finals take place next month at Twickenham
•Demand for tickets is higher for South Africa and New Zealand
•England lost 42-21 to Ireland in their last match
•The weekend features six matches, two each day
•Grand finale will showcase top teams from both hemispheres

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12:28 PMThe Guardian Sport — England hit by slump in Twickenham ticket sales for Nations Championship finals

What they're saying

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Demand for Springboks and All Blacks outstrips hosts England lost 42-21 to Ireland in last Twickenham game England have been outstripped by South Africa and New Zealand in demand for tickets for the Nations Championship finals weekend at their own stadium in an embarrassing snub for Steve Borthwick’s side. Six rankings matches will all take place at Twickenham next month – two on Friday, two on Saturday and two on Sunday – in a culmination of the competition’s first edition. The grand finale on Sunday pits the top nation in the Northern Hemisphere pool against their southern counterparts. Second plays second, third plays third and so on. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Gerard Meagher

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