England autumn internationals fixtures - things get no easier for Borthwick

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at 09:33

bySteven Smith

The inaugural Nations Championship will reach its dramatic conclusion in London this November, with the world’s top international teams battling across a three-day Finals Weekend to decide the best side in global rugby.

The Nations Championship Finals Weekend will see the 12 strongest international rugby teams and some of the best players in the sport descend on London at the end of November for the blockbuster climax to the new cross-hemisphere international tournament. Tickets are now on general sale for the historic event, with a range of ticket options and price points available for fans.

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A New Era for International Rugby

The Nations Championship transforms the existing July and November international windows into a uniquely competitive global tournament format. Teams are split into two groups of six representing the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, each vying to be crowned the best team in the world while also competing to establish their hemisphere as the dominant force in international rugby.

Every fixture and every point will prove crucial in determining the standings ahead of the Finals Weekend.

Northern Series to Take Centre Stage

The November ‘Northern Series’ will turn the Northern Hemisphere into the epicentre of global rugby for an entire month, with cities and iconic venues across Europe hosting fans from around the world.

Ireland will open the series on Friday 6 November when Argentina travel to Dublin for an evening clash at the Aviva Stadium. From there, an action-packed month of elite Test rugby will follow.

Among the headline fixtures are Scotland hosting New Zealand at Murrayfield, France facing South Africa at the Stade de France, England taking on New Zealand at Allianz Stadium, Wales meeting Japan in Cardiff, and Italy welcoming Argentina at a venue yet to be confirmed.

With historic rivalries renewed and tournament points on the line, every clash will carry major significance as teams push for favourable positions heading into the Finals Weekend.

London to Host Historic Finals Weekend

All roads will lead to London for the Nations Championship Finals Weekend, which will take place from 27–29 November at Allianz Stadium.

Fans can expect three days of double-header action as each team plays the side from the opposite hemisphere that finished in the same position in their group standings. The weekend will culminate in a showdown between the two top-ranked teams to determine the world’s number one side.

Teams will also compete for cumulative points on behalf of their hemisphere, adding another layer of intrigue as Northern and Southern rivals fight for bragging rights and the balance of power in international rugby.

Supporters can purchase day tickets for access to two matches on a given day, full weekend packages covering all six fixtures, or “Support Your Team” tickets that guarantee fans can watch their nation regardless of which day they play.