Rugby News 2026

The Six Nations Championship

Bringing together Europe's six best rugby nations every February and March, the Six Nations Championship is a rugby union competition contested by the teams of England, Scotland, France, Wales, Ireland and Italy.

The Six Nations Championship is regarded as the most prestigious rugby tournament in Europe and the world. Each team plays one match against every other national team, both home and away, and the team that totals the most points at the end of the championship is crowned champion.

The Rugby World Cup

Launched in 1987, the Rugby World Cup is held every four years. Japan will host the competition from October 1 to November 13, 2027. This will be the eleventh edition of this competition held since 1987. Japan is hosting this World Cup for the first time.