This November, the autumn internationals count for more than pride: they make up the second half of the Nations Championship, a new 12-nation competition that puts the North against the South. The last three rounds start on Friday 6 November, and then all 12 teams travel to London for Finals Weekend, where the first-ever winner will be crowned.
You can find the markets for every November game on our rugby union betting page.
Where to Watch Nations Championship Rugby in the UK
Finding the rugby Nations Championship 2026 on TV is easy: ITV shows every match live and free, with streaming on ITVX (or STV and the STV Player in most of Scotland). Wales fans can watch every Wales game in Welsh on S4C, and viewers in Ireland get all 42 matches free on Virgin Media Television.
On Saturday 21 November the games kick off in pairs, and two games at the same time can’t both be on ITV1, so check ITVX and the other ITV channels too. For other rugby competitions, see our rugby betting page.
Nations Championship Rugby Fixtures and Kick-Off Times (GMT) in November
In July, each northern team played three of the southern sides. Now they host the other three, and every game is live on ITV.
Round 4: 6–8 November
| Date | Match | Venue | GMT |
| Fri 6 Nov | Ireland v Argentina | Dublin | 20:10 |
| Sat 7 Nov | Italy v South Africa | Turin | 11:40 |
| Sat 7 Nov | Scotland v New Zealand | Edinburgh | 14:10 |
| Sat 7 Nov | Wales v Japan | Cardiff | 16:40 |
| Sat 7 Nov | France v Fiji | Lyon | 20:10 |
| Sun 8 Nov | England v Australia | Twickenham | 15:10 |
| Date | Match | Venue | GMT |
| Fri 13 Nov | France v South Africa | Paris | 20:10 |
| Sat 14 Nov | Italy v Argentina | Genoa | 11:40 |
| Sat 14 Nov | Wales v New Zealand | Cardiff | 14:10 |
| Sat 14 Nov | England v Japan | Twickenham | 16:40 |
| Sat 14 Nov | Ireland v Fiji | Dublin | 20:10 |
| Sun 15 Nov | Scotland v Australia | Edinburgh | 15:10 |
Round 6: Saturday 21 November
| Date | Match | Venue | GMT |
| Sat 21 Nov | England v New Zealand | Twickenham | 14:10 |
| Sat 21 Nov | Scotland v Japan | Edinburgh | 14:10 |
| Sat 21 Nov | Ireland v South Africa | Dublin | 16:40 |
| Sat 21 Nov | Italy v Fiji | Udine | 16:40 |
| Sat 21 Nov | France v Argentina | Paris | 20:10 |
| Sat 21 Nov | Wales v Australia | Cardiff | 20:10 |
Finals Weekend, London (27–29 November)
After Round 6, all 12 teams head to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, for one last game against the side that finished in the same place in the other table. 1st v 1st is the final, 2nd v 2nd decides third place, and so on down to 6th v 6th. There are two games a day, and they don’t go in order: each day ends with one of the bigger matches.
| Date | GMT | Match | Playing for |
| Fri 27 Nov | 16:40 | North 6th v South 6th | 11th place |
| Fri 27 Nov | 20:10 | North 3rd v South 3rd | 5th place |
| Sat 28 Nov | 13:10 | North 5th v South 5th | 9th place |
| Sat 28 Nov | 16:40 | North 2nd v South 2nd | 3rd place |
| Sun 29 Nov | 13:10 | North 4th v South 4th | 7th place |
| Sun 29 Nov | 16:40 | North 1st v South 1st | The title |
The teams for each slot will be known after 21 November.
Nations Championship Table and Results
A win is worth four points and a draw two, plus a bonus point for four or more tries and another for losing by seven points or fewer. After July, France and Scotland lead the North, South Africa and New Zealand are the only unbeaten teams, and Italy and Fiji are still waiting for their first win.
Northern hemisphere
| Pos | Team | Won | Lost | Points difference | Points |
| 1 | France | 2 | 1 | +41 | 12 |
| 2 | Scotland | 2 | 1 | +11 | 11 |
| 3 | England | 2 | 1 | +48 | 10 |
| 4 | Ireland | 2 | 1 | −1 | 10 |
| 5 | Wales | 1 | 2 | −42 | 5 |
| 6 | Italy | 0 | 3 | −94 | 0 |
England sit above Ireland on points difference (points scored minus points conceded): +48 against −1. These six teams meet again in next year’s Six Nations, covered on our Six Nations odds page.
Southern hemisphere
| Pos | Team | Won | Lost | Points difference | Points |
| 1 | South Africa | 3 | 0 | +81 | 15 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | +51 | 15 |
| 3 | Australia | 1 | 2 | +29 | 8 |
| 4 | Argentina | 1 | 2 | −2 | 7 |
| 5 | Japan | 1 | 2 | −26 | 4 |
| 6 | Fiji | 0 | 3 | −96 | 0 |
July results
These are the Nations Championship results so far. Round 1 was on 4 July, Round 2 on 11 July and Round 3 on 18 July.
| Round | Result |
| 1 | New Zealand 34–32 France |
| 1 | Japan 27–10 Italy |
| 1 | Australia 31–33 Ireland |
| 1 | Fiji 24–39 Wales |
| 1 | South Africa 45–21 England |
| 1 | Argentina 38–47 Scotland |
| 2 | New Zealand 47–17 Italy |
| 2 | Australia 26–42 France |
| 2 | Japan 20–36 Ireland |
| 2 | Fiji 8–73 England |
| 2 | South Africa 42–28 Scotland |
| 2 | Argentina 35–21 Wales |
| 3 | New Zealand 40–21 Ireland |
| 3 | Japan 15–42 France |
| 3 | Australia 57–10 Italy |
| 3 | Fiji 17–33 Scotland |
| 3 | South Africa 43–0 Wales |
| 3 | Argentina 24–31 England |
Key Matches for UK Viewers
Table positions are as they stood after July.
- Scotland v New Zealand (Sat 7 Nov, 14:10): Scotland are a point behind France and New Zealand are level with South Africa, so the winner takes a big step towards the top of their table.
- England v New Zealand (Sat 21 Nov, 14:10): England’s last game before Finals Weekend is against a side that won all three of its July games, and it could decide where England finish.
- Ireland v South Africa (Sat 21 Nov, 16:40): South Africa topped the South in July without losing, and with Finals Weekend up next, the result could settle where both teams finish.
- Wales v Australia (Sat 21 Nov, 20:10): Wales are fifth in the North and Australia third in the South, so a win could lift either side up the table before Finals Weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is the Nations Championship on?
ITV shows every match live, with streaming on ITVX. In most of Scotland, it’s on STV and the STV Player.
Is it free to watch?
Yes, there’s no subscription to pay. As with any live TV in the UK, you just need a TV licence.
When is the final?
Sunday 29 November at 16:40 GMT, at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, between the teams that top the northern and southern tables.
Which 12 teams take part?
England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales make up the North. Argentina, Australia, Fiji, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa make up the South (yes, Japan is north of the equator, but it plays in the southern group).
Where is Finals Weekend played?
At Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, London, from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November, with two games each day.
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