Rugby fans are in for a treat as the 2026 rugby calendar is packed with exciting fixtures. The Six Nations Championship, which typically takes place from February to March, will kick off on Thursday, February 5th, with France taking on Ireland at the Stade de France in Paris.
The tournament will feature six teams – England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales – competing in a series of matches that promise to be thrilling and closely contested. The Women's Six Nations Championship is also set to take place throughout February and March, featuring an all-star lineup of female rugby players from across the continent.
After the Six Nations, the stage will be set for the inaugural Nations Championship, a new tournament designed to rival the Rugby World Cup. The championships will feature a mix of national teams and club sides from around the world, with six tests scheduled to take place in July. These matches promise to be just as competitive as the Six Nations, with some of the biggest names in rugby set to face off on the pitch.
As the summer draws to a close, attention will turn to the Autumn Tests, which will feature the traditional England vs New Zealand match-up, as well as other hotly anticipated fixtures. The Nations Championship finals weekend will also take place at Twickenham Stadium, with the top two teams facing off in the championship-winning final.
Rugby fans can look forward to an action-packed 2026, with something for everyone – from the intense rivalries of the Six Nations and Autumn Tests to the excitement of the Nations Championship and Women's Six Nations.
The tournament will feature six teams – England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales – competing in a series of matches that promise to be thrilling and closely contested. The Women's Six Nations Championship is also set to take place throughout February and March, featuring an all-star lineup of female rugby players from across the continent.
After the Six Nations, the stage will be set for the inaugural Nations Championship, a new tournament designed to rival the Rugby World Cup. The championships will feature a mix of national teams and club sides from around the world, with six tests scheduled to take place in July. These matches promise to be just as competitive as the Six Nations, with some of the biggest names in rugby set to face off on the pitch.
As the summer draws to a close, attention will turn to the Autumn Tests, which will feature the traditional England vs New Zealand match-up, as well as other hotly anticipated fixtures. The Nations Championship finals weekend will also take place at Twickenham Stadium, with the top two teams facing off in the championship-winning final.
Rugby fans can look forward to an action-packed 2026, with something for everyone – from the intense rivalries of the Six Nations and Autumn Tests to the excitement of the Nations Championship and Women's Six Nations.
I'm so over this whole Rugby thing... like, who thought it was a good idea to run around with sticks and get hurt? 
But seriously, can't wait for the 2026 calendar - got my money on France taking down Ireland in the Six Nations 
! And omg, the Women's Six Nations is going to be so lit 
! I heard they're gonna play at some sick new stadium... hope it gets live streamed, fam 
! i'm so hyped for the six nations, especially france vs ireland on the 5th - can't wait to see some top-notch matches 
and with the women's tournament too, it's gonna be awesome to see all those talented female players in action 
. and then there's the nations championship, i'm intrigued by the idea of club sides getting involved, should make for some interesting matchups 
. The new Nations Championship is also going to bring some fresh competition to the table, I'm curious to see how it all plays out 
. But what do you think about the Autumn Tests? Are there any teams or matches you're particularly looking forward to watching? 
I'm hyped for the Six Nations - those matches always bring out the best in the teams. And yay for the women's tournament too! We need more support for female athletes 
. Can't wait to see some epic matches and maybe even make some new predictions