Yahoo Sports reports: The Nations Championship begins at venues from Christchurch to Cardiff this weekend, in the shadow of the soccer World Cup and as a curious adjunct to rugby's own world tournament. New Zealand and France will play the opening match on Saturday, Japan will play Italy, Australia will play Ireland, Fiji will play Wales and South Africa will host England.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | July 1, 2026 12:58 AM
Nations Championship: from Christchurch to Cardiff, rugby launches a new North-South showpiece
The Nations Championship begins at venues from Christchurch to Cardiff this weekend, in the shadow of the soccer World Cup and as a curious adjunct to rugby's own world tournament. New Zealand and France will play the opening match on Saturday, Japan will play Italy, Australia will play Ireland, Fiji will play Wales and South Africa will host England.
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