RUGBY’S Autumn Internationals are back for 2026 and are bigger than ever before with the inaugural Nations Championship!
After the first round of matches in the summer, sit in third place in their pool, with only France and Scotland above them.
are in top spot of the Northern Hemisphere table after accumulating four bonus points across their opening three games – and Co put 42 past both Japan and Fiji in July.
‘s side won two of their opening three games against Argentina and Fiji, but lost to reigning world champions South Africa.
The Red Rose begin the Autumn leg of the championship against , who are joint top of the Southern Hemisphere pool with South Africa after a perfect start to their campaign.
However, the All Blacks did lose 3-1 in a four match series against the in September, further cementing the 2023 world champions as the best team in the world.
Where to watch Nations Championship 2026
In some good news for rugby fans, the Nations Championship will be available to watch for FREE.
In the UK, every match will be available to watch across ITV.
Alternatively, you can stream the action live through ITVX.
Nations Championship fixtures
Take a look at every fixture for this year’s Autumn internationals below.
All times in GMT
Friday, November 6
- 8.10pm – Ireland vs Argentina (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
Saturday, November 7
- 11.40am – Italy vs South Africa (Allianz Stadium, Turin)
- 2.10pm – Scotland vs New Zealand (Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
- 4.40pm – Wales vs Japan (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
- 8.10pm – France vs Fiji (Groupama Stadium, Lyon)
Sunday, November 8
- 3.10pm – England vs Australia (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
Friday, November 13
- France vs South Africa (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)
Saturday, November 14
- 11.40am – Italy vs Argentina (Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genova)
- 2.10pm – Wales vs New Zealand (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
- 4.40pm – England vs Japan (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
- 8.10pm – Ireland vs Fiji (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
Sunday, November 15
- 3.10pm – Scotland vs Australia (Murrayfield, Edibnburgh)
Saturday, November 21
- 2.10pm – England vs New Zealand (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
- 2.10pm – Scotland vs Japan (Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
- 4.40pm – Ireland vs South Africa (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
- 4.40pm – Italy vs Fiji (Bluenergy Stadium, Udine)
- 8.10pm – France vs Argentina (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)
- 8.10pm – Wales vs Australia (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
Friday, November 27
Finals Weekend
- 4.40pm – 6th place Northern vs 6th place Southern (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
- 8.10pm – 3rd place Northern vs 3rd place Southern (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
Saturday, November 28
Finals Weekend
- 1.10pm – 5th place Northern vs 5th place Southern (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
- 4.40pm – 2nd place Northern vs 2nd place Southern (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
Sunday, November 29
Finals Weekend
- 4th place Northern vs 4th place Southern (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
- 1st place Northern vs 1st place Southern (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
