Nations Championship

International rugby union competition

The Nations Championship is a biennial international men's rugby union competition, which is scheduled to take place in the mid-year and end-of-year international windows in even-numbered years. The inaugural edition began in 2026.

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All Blacks Edge France in Thriller

New Zealand beat France 34-32 in a nine-try thriller to open the inaugural Nations Championship in Christchurch.

New Zealand's Rennie expresses 'relief' as All Blacks edge narrow win over France France 24 — Jul 04, 11:59 AM
Jordan scores pivotal second try as New Zealand overcome France BBC Sport — Jul 04, 11:30 AM
New Zealand open Nations Championship with slim victory over France Le Monde — Jul 04, 10:16 AM
All Blacks beat France in thrilling Nations Championship opener BBC Sport — Jul 04, 09:03 AM
New Zealand edge France in thrilling Nations Championship opener Sky Sports — Jul 04, 11:00 AM
New Zealand hold off France in epic start to Nations Championship The Independent — Jul 04, 09:38 AM
Rugby’s back baby! Nation.Cymru — May 11, 18:31 PM
Jac Morgan faces fight to reclaim Wales captaincy after injury return Nation.Cymru — May 11, 17:46 PM
Steve Tandy Q&A: Wales star's response after snub has been outstanding Wales Online — May 11, 17:03 PM
New Jamie Roberts, a Grand Slam-winner and the major coup - Wales' six new players Wales Online — May 11, 14:46 PM
Jac Morgan returns as Wales name six uncapped players in expanded squad for Nations Championship The Independent — May 11, 14:02 PM
Wales name massive 48-man summer squad as raft of uncapped players called up Wales Online — May 11, 13:00 PM
Lions flanker Jac Morgan included in Wales squad for summer tour Nation.Cymru — May 11, 13:59 PM
James and Bradley among six uncapped Wales call-ups BBC Sport — May 11, 13:25 PM
Wales name six uncapped players in squad as Morgan returns The Straits Times — May 11, 13:36 PM
Wales rugby squad announcement Live: Steve Tandy turns to new faces Wales Online — May 11, 09:25 AM