STATEMENT: England confirm match moved to Premier League stadium

The historic clash will see Mick Byrne’s Flying Fijians go head-to-head with England at Everton’s world-class waterfront home, marking another major milestone for the venue at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Kick-off is scheduled for 2:10pm (BST), with live coverage on ITV1 in the UK.

The fixture forms part of Fiji’s inaugural Nations Championship campaign, with the Pacific Island nation electing to stage its designated home fixtures in the Northern Hemisphere.

It promises to be a significant occasion for the Flying Fijians, who will open their campaign against Wales in Cardiff before travelling to Merseyside to meet England. Fiji will then complete their Nations Championship schedule with a third fixture against Scotland at Murrayfield.

By bringing their “home” match to Liverpool, Fiji are set to create a unique spectacle on English soil — blending elite international rugby with the colour, passion and identity that defines Fijian rugby.

As a designated home fixture for Fiji, the occasion will be far more than just 80 minutes of Test rugby.

Hill Dickinson Stadium will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of Fijian culture and heritage, with supporters able to enjoy fan zones featuring traditional music, food, dance and cultural performances. The event aims to deliver an authentic Pacific atmosphere on the banks of the River Mersey, offering fans in Liverpool and beyond a truly distinctive matchday experience.

The Flying Fijians, under head coach Mick Byrne, have built a reputation as one of the most exciting sides in world rugby — combining flair, physicality and unpredictability. Facing an England side eager to make a statement in the inaugural Nations Championship, the fixture has all the ingredients of a summer classic.