Kick off: TBC
Following their brutal opening clash, England face a vastly different but equally challenging test in Round 2 of the Nations Championship as they travel to take on the Flying Fijians.
This match, scheduled for the weekend of July 11, 2026, sees England confronting Fiji's unique brand of expansive, athletic rugby, likely on their home turf. Renowned for their electrifying offloads and devastating broken-field running, Fiji will be looking to upset the established order and build on their own Round 1 performance.
For England, it's a critical fixture to adapt their game, manage the Fijian flair, and secure vital points to stay competitive in the new global tournament standings. This promises to be a thrilling, high-scoring affair.

2026 marks the launch of the "Nations Championship" (sometimes called the World League). This new tournament format links the Summer and Autumn test windows.

July (Summer): The "Southern Hemisphere" leg (Northern teams travel South).
November (Autumn): The "Northern Hemisphere" leg (Southern teams travel North).
Finals: The series culminates in a "Grand Final" weekend in London at the end of November.

Summer Series 2026 (July)
These matches are played in the Southern Hemisphere. Northern teams (Six Nations) travel to play Southern teams (Rugby Championship + Fiji & Japan).

Round 2: Weekend of July 11–12
Fiji v England
Japan v Ireland
South Africa v Scotland
New Zealand v Italy
Australia v France
Argentina v Wales