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The 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup is a groundbreaking tournament designed to give emerging rugby nations a consistent and competitive international platform. Running alongside the top-tier Nations Championship, it replaces irregular fixtures with a structured global format played during the July window and November Tests.
This competition is crucial for developing teams aiming to improve rankings and gain momentum ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2027, ensuring more balanced and competitive global rugby.
Fans can watch every match live for free on livestreamrugby.com, making it easier than ever to follow rising rugby nations. With also, full access to fixtures, results, and standings.
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What is the World Rugby Nations Cup?
Organized by World Rugby, this biennial competition features 12 teams from across six continents. It replaces irregular tours with a structured format played during the July and November international windows, aligning with the global rugby calendar.
Format Explained
Teams are split into two pools and play cross-pool fixtures across both international windows. Unlike the top-tier league, there is no grand final—each pool winner is declared champion based on overall performance.
This system ensures regular, competitive fixtures and long-term growth for developing rugby nations.
Key Facts:
- New international competition starting in 2026
- 12 teams representing six continents
- Played during July international window & November Tests
- Each team plays 6 competitive matches
- Divided into two regional pools
- Top-ranked team in each pool crowned champion.
Teams:
Americas-Pacific pool (Pool A)
- United States
- Canada
- Chile
- Samoa
- Tonga
- Uruguay
European-African-Asian pool (Pool B)
- Georgia
- Hong Kong
- Portugal
- Romania
- Spain
- Zimbabwe
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At livestreamrugby.com, fans can stream every Nations Cup match live without any cost or complicated setup. The platform is designed for easy access across devices, making it simple to follow your favorite teams anytime.
You’ll also find updated fixtures, live scores, and direct streaming links to keep you connected throughout the tournament.
2026 World Rugby Nations Cup Full Schedule - Date, Time, Venue
July International Window – Americas-Pacific Series
Round 1
- Sat 4 Jul 2026: Uruguay vs Georgia, Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo, 6:00 pm UK / 1:00 pm ET
- Sat 4 Jul 2026: Samoa vs Hong Kong China, Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago, 8:00 pm UK / 3:00 pm ET
- Sat 4 Jul 2026: Chile vs Romania, Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago, 11:00 pm UK / 6:00 pm ET
- Sat 4 Jul 2026: Tonga vs Zimbabwe, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Denver, 11:15 pm UK / 6:15 pm ET
- Sat 4 Jul 2026: Canada vs Spain, Clarke Stadium, Edmonton, 12:00 am UK (5 Jul) / 7:00 pm ET
- Sat 4 Jul 2026: United States vs Portugal, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Denver, 1:00 am UK (5 Jul) / 8:00 pm ET
Round 2
- Sat 11 Jul 2026: Uruguay vs Romania, Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo, 6:00 pm UK / 1:00 pm ET
- Sat 11 Jul 2026: Samoa vs Georgia, Estadio Sausalito, Viña del Mar, 8:00 pm UK / 3:00 pm ET
- Sat 11 Jul 2026: Tonga vs Spain, Clarke Stadium, Edmonton, 10:45 pm UK / 5:45 pm ET
- Sat 11 Jul 2026: Chile vs Hong Kong China, Estadio Sausalito, Viña del Mar, 10:00 pm UK / 5:00 pm ET
- Sat 11 Jul 2026: United States vs Zimbabwe, American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, 12:30 am UK (12 Jul) / 7:30 pm ET
- Sat 11 Jul 2026: Canada vs Portugal, Clarke Stadium, Edmonton, 12:00 am UK (12 Jul) / 7:00 pm ET
Round 3
- Sat 18 Jul 2026: Samoa vs Romania, Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo, 3:30 pm UK / 10:30 am ET
- Sat 18 Jul 2026: Uruguay vs Hong Kong China, Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo, 6:00 pm UK / 1:00 pm ET
- Sat 18 Jul 2026: Tonga vs Portugal, Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, 10:45 pm UK / 5:45 pm ET
- Sat 18 Jul 2026: Chile vs Georgia, Estadio La Portada, La Serena, 11:00 pm UK / 6:00 pm ET
- Sat 18 Jul 2026: United States vs Spain, WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, 12:30 am UK (19 Jul) / 7:30 pm ET
- Sat 18 Jul 2026: Canada vs Zimbabwe, Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, 12:00 am UK (19 Jul) / 7:00 pm ET
November International Tests – European-African-Asian Series
Round 4
- Sat 7 Nov 2026: Georgia vs Tonga, Venue TBC
- Sat 7 Nov 2026: Hong Kong China vs Canada, Venue TBC
- Sat 7 Nov 2026: Portugal vs Samoa, Venue TBC
- Sat 7 Nov 2026: Romania vs United States, Venue TBC
- Sat 7 Nov 2026: Spain vs Chile, Venue TBC
- Sat 7 Nov 2026: Zimbabwe vs Uruguay, Venue TBC
Round 5
- Sat 14 Nov 2026: Georgia vs Canada, Venue TBC
- Sat 14 Nov 2026: Hong Kong China vs United States, Venue TBC
- Sat 14 Nov 2026: Portugal vs Chile, Venue TBC
- Sat 14 Nov 2026: Romania vs Tonga, Venue TBC
- Sat 14 Nov 2026: Spain vs Uruguay, Venue TBC
- Sat 14 Nov 2026: Zimbabwe vs Samoa, Venue TBC
Round 6
- Sat 21 Nov 2026: Georgia vs United States, Venue TBC
- Sat 21 Nov 2026: Hong Kong China vs Tonga, Venue TBC
- Sat 21 Nov 2026: Portugal vs Uruguay, Venue TBC
- Sat 21 Nov 2026: Romania vs Canada, Venue TBC
- Sat 21 Nov 2026: Spain vs Samoa, Venue TBC
- Sat 21 Nov 2026: Zimbabwe vs Chile, Venue TBC