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2026 Nations Championship
World Rugby's Nations Championship, launched in 2026, links the July and November Test windows into one competition between the Six Nations and southern-hemisphere sides.
- Dates
- 4 Jul – 29 Nov 2026
Fixtures
England Nations Championship matches
Australia 
Japan 
New Zealand Standings
Northern Hemisphere
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 2 | Scotland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 3 | England | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 4 | Ireland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | Wales | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | Italy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Most recent
England Nations Championship results
01
18 Jul 2026
Nations Championship
Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, Santiago del Estero
Argentina
24–31
England
England won
England tries: Tommy Freeman 4', Ben Earl 24', Ben Earl 33', Marcus Smith 62', Immanuel Feyi-Waboso 69'
Argentina tries: Mateo Carreras 43', Justo Piccardo 80'
02
11 Jul 2026
Nations Championship
Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
Fiji
8–73
England
England won
England tries: Marcus Smith 6', Jamie George 15', Guy Pepper 28', Benhard Janse van Rensburg 35', Seb Atkinson 38', Immanuel Feyi-Waboso 54', Henry Pollock 55', Henry Slade 60', Noah Caluori 65', Henry Pollock 68', Henry Pollock 80'
Fiji tries: Tevita Ikanivere 48'
03
4 Jul 2026
Nations Championship
Ellis Park, Johannesburg
South Africa
45–21
England
England lost
England tries: Ellis Genge 36', George Martin 42', Alex Coles 68'
South Africa tries: Thomas du Toit 3', Cheslin Kolbe 6', Kurt-Lee Arendse 12', Grant Williams 45', Jesse Kriel 57', Malcolm Marx 73', Ben-Jason Dixon 79'
The story so far
England and the Nations Championship
The Nations Championship is World Rugby's newest competition, launched in 2026 to link the July and November Test windows into a single tournament between the Six Nations sides and southern-hemisphere opposition. England are taking part in the inaugural edition, so there are no completed editions, titles or final placings on our records yet, and no history of finishes against which to measure the current campaign.
With only one campaign under way, there are no lean spells or recoveries to chart. What there is so far is a short record: England have played three matches in the competition on our records, winning two and losing one. That is a modest sample, and the shape of England's record in this event will only start to emerge once the first edition is complete and later editions give a basis for comparison. For now, each result counts towards a single competition that spans both the July and November Test windows.
The 2026 Nations Championship began on 4 July 2026 and is in progress. England currently sit third in the Northern Hemisphere table, with the November window still to come. Where they finish will set the first benchmark for England in this competition, and the target from here is to climb that table and give their record in the new event a strong foundation from its very first edition.
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Betting on rugby union
Prices shown on England Expects are for information. They are not tips or recommendations, and they can change at any time. Always check the bookmaker's own rules, set a budget and never chase losses.
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1Match result
England to win, draw or lose over 80 minutes. Draws are rare, so prices are usually two-way.
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2Handicap
England start with a points start or deficit to balance a lopsided match.
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3Winning margin
Predict the band England win or lose by, for example 1-12 or 13+ points.
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4First / anytime tryscorer
Back a player to score a try. Check the rules for replacements who come off the bench.
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5Total points
Bet over or under a points line for the whole match or for one team.
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6Championship outright
Back England to win the Six Nations, the Grand Slam or the World Cup.
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