Rugby fans are set for some blockbuster fixtures on the opening weekend of the inaugural Nations Championship as 12 of the best teams in world rugby begin their quest for a new trophy.
The newly formed competition brings together teams from the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship, along with Fiji and Japan; with matches being played in July and November.
WALLABIES IN 4K: Watch every match of the Nations Championship live and on demand on Stan Sport
The biennial international tournament concludes with a finals weekend at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, running from Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29.
The Sporting News looks at the key fixture schedule this week and how to follow the matches.
Nations Championship rugby 2026 live streams, TV channel in Australia
Stan Sport will show every match live or on demand of the Nations Championship, including 4k coverage of Wallabies vs. Ireland and New Zealand vs. France.
Channel 9 and 9NOW will broadcast Wallabies matches.
WALLABIES IN 4K: Watch every match of the Nations Championship live and on demand on Stan Sport
Nations Championship 2026 rugby schedule this weekendMatchDateTime (AEST)TV channel, live streamNew Zealand vs. FranceSat, July 45:10 p.m.Stan SportJapan vs. ItalySat, July 46:40 p.m.Stan SportAustralia vs. IrelandSat, July 48:10 p.m.Channel 9, 9Now, Stan SportFiji vs. WalesSat, July 411:10 p.m.Stan SportSouth Africa vs. EnglandSun, July 51:40 a.m.Stan SportArgentina vs. ScotlandSun, July 55:10 a.maStan Sport
WALLABIES IN 4K: Watch every match of the Nations Championship live and on demand on Stan Sport