New Nations Championship details and format outlined by ESPN
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:58 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026

ESPN provides an overview of the Nations Championship, a new rugby tournament set to unfold. The competition aims to bring together national teams in a fresh format, enhancing international fixtures. Key fixtures and scheduling information were included in the announcement. Fans can expect to see matches broadcast in the UK, with further details expected to be released as the tournament approaches.
- •The Nations Championship is a new rugby tournament.
- •ESPN details the tournament structure and its fixtures.
- •Broadcast information is available for UK viewers.
- •The competition is designed to enhance international rugby engagement.
- 1:49 PMESPN Rugby — What is The Nations Championship? Explaining rugby's new competition, fixtures, format, how to watch in UK
"ESPN has everything you need to know about the new Nations Championship tournament.
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