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Nations Championship 2026: Results, fixtures, TV channels, squads and all you need to know about the return of the biennial international rugby competition

The Nations Championship returns this November for its second stage, featuring twelve international squads including the Six Nations participants, the Rugby Championship quartet, Fiji, and Japan. Following the July matches, France and Scotland lead the northern hemisphere standings, while South Africa and New Zealand remain undefeated at the top of the southern group.

Italy and Fiji are currently seeking their first victories of the tournament. The competition concludes with a final series hosted at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

Broadcasters including ITV, Virgin Media, and TF1 will provide free-to-air coverage for the November fixtures.

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