New Zealand, Australia, England, and Ireland set for Nations Championship matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The inaugural Nations Championship 2026 rugby tournament begins this Saturday, July 4, featuring 12 top international teams. Matches include New Zealand against France at 3:10 a.m. ET, Japan vs. Italy at 4:40 a.m. ET, and Australia taking on Ireland at 6:10 a.m. ET, all streamed on RugbyPass TV. The tournament combines teams from the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship, alongside Fiji and Japan, culminating in a finals weekend at Twickenham from November 27 to 29. Fans in the U.S. can access all matches online with a free subscription to RugbyPass TV.
- •Tournament kicks off on July 4 with 12 teams
- •Matches include New Zealand vs. France and Australia vs. Ireland
- •Streaming available exclusively on RugbyPass TV in the U.S.
- •Finals weekend scheduled for November 27-29 at Twickenham
- •Combines teams from Six Nations, Rugby Championship, Fiji, and Japan
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Nations Championship 2026 rugby: Live streams, TV channels, start times, latest fixture schedule
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