The 2026 Autumn Internationals will usher in a new era for international rugby with the launch of the inaugural Autumn Nations Championship. Bringing together the world’s leading rugby nations, this exciting new tournament will add extra intensity and global significance to the traditional autumn schedule.
Played every two years between Rugby World Cup and British & Irish Lions cycles, the competition pits the Northern Hemisphere against the Southern Hemisphere in a unique championship format, culminating in a blockbuster Finals Weekend at Twickenham.
For supporters and corporate groups alike, the 2026 tournament promises some of the biggest fixtures in world rugby, with England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales hosting rugby’s elite across November.
Whether you're entertaining clients, rewarding staff, or just planning an unforgettable day out, there’s never been a better time to experience international rugby in style.
THE AUTUMN NATION CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT
The tournament features two pools:
Northern Hemisphere
- England
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
- France
- Italy
Southern Hemisphere
- South Africa
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Argentina
- Fiji
- Japan
Following six rounds of competition across the Summer and Autumn windows, every team will progress to Finals Weekend, where Northern and Southern Hemisphere nations finishing in the same position face each other.
The result? A true world championship finale to conclude the international season.
ENGLAND FIXTURES
England v Australia
Sunday 8 November 2026
Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Kick-off: 3:10pm
England v Japan
Saturday 14 November 2026
Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Kick-off: 4:40pm
England v New Zealand
Saturday 21 November 2026
Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Kick-off: 2:10pm
Ireland Fixtures
Ireland v Argentina
Friday 6 November 2026
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Kick-off: 8:10pm
Ireland v Fiji
Saturday 14 November 2026
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Kick-off: 8:10pm
Ireland v South Africa
Saturday 21 November 2026
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Kick-off: 4:40pm
Scotland Fixtures
Scotland v New Zealand
Saturday 7 November 2026
Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Kick-off: 2:10pm
Scotland v Australia
Sunday 15 November 2026
Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Kick-off: 3:10pm
Scotland v Japan
Saturday 21 November 2026
Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Kick-off: 2:10pm
Wales Fixtures
Wales v Japan
Saturday 7 November 2026
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Kick-off: 4:40pm
Wales v New Zealand
Saturday 14 November 2026
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Kick-off: 2:10pm
Wales v Australia
Saturday 21 November 2026
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Kick-off: 8:10pm
Finals Weekend – Twickenham
The inaugural Autumn Nations Championship will conclude with a spectacular Finals Weekend at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, where every nation will compete against the team that finished in the equivalent position from the opposite hemisphere.
Friday 27 November 2026
6th Place North v 6th Place South
Kick-off: 4:40pm
3rd Place North v 3rd Place South
Kick-off: 8:10pm
Saturday 28 November 2026
5th Place North v 5th Place South
Kick-off: 1:10pm
2nd Place North v 2nd Place South
Kick-off: 4:40pm
Sunday 29 November 2026
4th Place North v 4th Place South
Kick-off: 1:10pm
Championship Final
1st Place North v 1st Place South
Kick-off: 4:40pm
Why Find My Group?
Whether you're hosting clients, rewarding your team, or planning a memorable day out with friends, Find My Group delivers premium sporting experiences tailored to your needs.
Here’s what we can offer:
- Official match ticket access
- Premium hospitality packages
- Private boxes and VIP experiences
- Fully managed itineraries
- Concierge and travel support
- Group booking coordination
- Bespoke branding and client gifting
- Curated food and drink experiences
- And much more…
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