The Nations Championship debuts in July 2026. Two groups of teams competing in a Northern versus Southern Hemisphere tournament format across six rounds, with three fixtures in July and three in November, before culminating in the first of its kind Finals Weekend in London in November to decide the dominant nation and balance of power between the rugby hemispheres.
In the Nations Championship, every point, result and match matters, to every team. Bringing together the twelve biggest international rugby teams in the world, packed with the best players in the sport, competing to win rugby’s newest title.
Representing the north will be England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. Representing the south will be Argentina, Australia, Fiji, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.
For Fiji, this competition presents a major opportunity to showcase on the global stage; the flair, physicality and fearless style that defines Fijian rugby.
With fierce contests and heart-pounding moments, the Nations Championship is set to become one of the biggest events in the rugby world.
This biannual competition promises to put Fiji on the map like never before, bringing their passionate rugby to a truly global audience.
With high-intensity matchups against some of the best teams in the world, Fiji has the chance to rise and shine on the international stage, aiming for the top spot in what will undoubtedly become rugby’s most prestigious tournament.
