England Rugby Union Fixtures 2026: A Comprehensive Guide to the Nations Championship, WXV, and the 2027 Six Nations
England’s rugby union teams, both men’s and women’s, face an action-packed schedule in 2026 and 2027, with key tournaments like the inaugural Nations Championship and the Six Nations Championship shaping the season. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the fixtures, including major showdowns and global showdowns across the rugby calendar.
Women’s Rugby Union Fixtures: Red Roses’ 2026 Campaign
The England women’s team, known as the Red Roses, continues their quest for dominance in international rugby. Having secured the Women’s Rugby World Cup title in 2025, they aim to extend their winning streak in the 2026 Women’s Six Nations and the WXV Global Series.
Women’s Six Nations 2026
- 25 April 2026: England vs. Wales – Ashton Gate, Bristol
- 9 May 2026: Italy vs. England – Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma
- 17 May 2026: France vs. England – Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux
The Red Roses will then compete in the WXV Global Series, facing Australia, Canada, and New Zealand later in the year.
WXV Global Series 2026
- 12 September 2026: England vs. Australia – CorpAcq Stadium, Salford
- 19 September 2026: England vs. Canada – Sandy Park, Exeter
- 26 September 2026: England vs. New Zealand – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
These matches will test the Red Roses against some of the world’s top teams, with Twickenham serving as a key venue for their home games.
Men’s Rugby Union Fixtures: Navigating the Nations Championship
The England men’s team, under coach Steve Borthwick, faces a challenging 2026 season, starting with their debut in the Nations Championship. The tournament, which launched in July 2026, features cross-hemisphere matchups between the Six Nations and SANZAAR teams.
Nations Championship 2026
- 4 July 2026: South Africa vs. England – Ellis Park, Johannesburg
- 11 July 2026: Fiji vs. England – Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
- 18 July 2026: Argentina vs. England – Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, Santiago del Estero
- 8 November 2026: England vs. Australia – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
- 14 November 2026: England vs. Japan – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
- 21 November 2026: England vs. New Zealand – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
The tournament culminates in the Nations Championship Grand Finals Weekend from 27–29 November 2026 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, where the top teams will battle for supremacy.
Men’s Six Nations 2027: A Road to Redemption
The 2027 Six Nations will be a crucial tournament for the England men’s team as they seek to rebuild after a disappointing 2026 campaign. Key fixtures include:
- 5 February 2027: Ireland vs. England – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- 14 February 2027: England vs. France – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
- 20 February 2027: England vs. Italy – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
- 6 March 20
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