Nations Championship fixtures and schedule announced for inaugural competition

The Nations Championship will kick off in July with matches featuring Six Nations teams and Rugby Championship sides, alongside Japan and Fiji. The inaugural edition reshapes the international rugby calendar, replacing traditional summer tours and Autumn Nations Series. Teams will compete across six matches in July and November, determining seedings for finals held at Twickenham at the end of November. The tournament aims to enhance the competitive context of international rugby, with plans for promotion and relegation in future editions. Fixtures include matches such as New Zealand vs France and South Africa vs England among others this July.

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