Nations Championship Final 2026

Get ready to watch Northern and Southern Hemisphere rugby teams compete for the Nations Championship Trophy and Hemisphere Shield at the inaugural Nations Championship Final.

The home of England Rugby, Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, is set to host six matches over the final weekend, on 27, 28 and 29 November.

Join the crowds to cheer on your team as players vie for the winning title and establish whether the Northern or Southern Hemisphere reigns supreme!

What is the Nations Championship in rugby?

The Nations Championship is a men's rugby competition debuting in 2026. 

Set to take place every two years, teams from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres play to win the grand finale and take home the Nations Championship Trophy. Each final result also contributes towards the larger goal of proving which hemisphere reigns supreme and holds the Hemisphere Shield!

What teams are in the rugby Nations Championship 2026?

A total of 12 teams from each Hemisphere are set to compete across the final weekend. 

The Northern Hemisphere group includes England, Ireland, France, Scotland, Wales and Italy. 

The Southern Hemisphere group includes South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Fiji and Japan.

What date is the Nations Championship final?

The Grand Finale between the first teams from each group will kick off at 4.40pm on Sunday 29 November. 

All final matches will take place at London's Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.