Get ready for a blockbuster start to the new Nations Championship, as the first-ever round of fixtures is set to deliver a six-Test Super Saturday on 4 July. This biennial tournament brings together rugby's northern and southern hemisphere powerhouses, and the opening day alone promises nearly nine hours of non-stop Test match action.
The action kicks off early with New Zealand hosting France at Christchurch's brand-new One New Zealand Stadium at 08:10 BST. From there, the day rolls on with Australia facing Ireland at 11:10, followed by Fiji taking on Wales at Cardiff City Stadium at 14:10. The afternoon heats up with a heavyweight clash between South Africa and England at 16:40, and the day wraps up with Argentina meeting Scotland in Cordoba at 20:10.
This Super Saturday format is designed to keep fans glued to their screens, with staggered kick-offs ensuring there's always a match to watch. The same structure will repeat on 11 and 18 July, though fans in New Zealand and Australia should note that time differences will stretch the action across two days.
"The schedule of fixtures and kick-off times across the tournament highlights the commitment to give global fans access to an incredible set of clashes," said Six Nations chief executive Tom Harrison. "It's structured in a way that means they need never miss a moment of the action."
This new tournament marks a historic collaboration between the Six Nations and Sanzaar, the organizers of the southern hemisphere's Rugby Championship. Traditionally, northern hemisphere sides would tour south in July for individual Test series, while southern teams would head north in November for separate autumn internationals. The Nations Championship now brings these fixtures under one coherent story, giving the Test calendar a compelling narrative in years without a Rugby World Cup or British and Irish Lions tour.
With every Six Nations team set to play South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Japan, and Fiji once, the tournament promises a fresh and exciting chapter for global rugby. Gear up for the action with our latest collection of match-day apparel—perfect for supporting your team through every try and tackle.