The Nations Championship is set to launch with a series of exciting matches. The tournament will feature various prominent rugby nations competing against each other. The first round will commence on Saturday, July 4th, highlighting six key matches.
Nations Championship Match Schedule: Opening Round
- New Zealand vs France: 08:10 BST
- Japan vs Italy: 09:40 BST
- Australia vs Ireland: 11:10 BST
- Fiji vs Wales: 14:10 BST
- South Africa vs England: 16:40 BST
- Argentina vs Scotland: 20:10 BST
Following the opening matches, the tournament will continue with additional fixtures across several weekends. The matchups will be held from July through November, all culminating in finals set for late November.
Upcoming Match Highlights
Week 2 Schedule
- New Zealand vs Italy: July 11, 06:10 BST
- Australia vs France: July 11, 08:40 BST
- Japan vs Ireland: July 11, 11:10 BST
- Fiji vs England: July 11, 14:10 BST
- South Africa vs Scotland: July 11, 16:40 BST
- Argentina vs Wales: July 11, 20:10 BST
Significant Matches in November
- Ireland vs Argentina: November 6, 20:10 GMT
- England vs Australia: November 8, 15:10 GMT
- France vs South Africa: November 13, 20:10 GMT
- Wales vs New Zealand: November 14, 14:10 GMT
- England vs Japan: November 14, 16:40 GMT
Final Rounds
The championship will conclude with several finales scheduled for November 27-29. These matches will decide the placements among the northern and southern hemisphere teams.
Final Match Schedule
- Sixth Place Match: November 27, 16:40 GMT
- Third Place Match: November 27, 20:10 GMT
- Fifth Place Match: November 28, 13:10 GMT
- Second Place Match: November 28, 16:40 GMT
- Fourth Place Match: November 29, 13:10 GMT
- Championship Final: November 29, 16:40 GMT
Fans worldwide look forward to a thrilling tournament with intense matchups and outstanding displays of rugby talent. Be sure to keep an eye on El-Balad for the latest updates and results throughout the Nations Championship.
