Watch the Rugby Summer Nations 2026

Best pubs to watch the Summer Nations 2026
The Summer Internationals return this July, bringing three action-packed rounds of international rugby to your screens on Saturday 4th, 11th and 18th July 2026. With Northern Hemisphere teams touring the Southern Hemisphere, fans can look forward to fierce rivalries, world-class talent and plenty of unforgettable moments throughout the series.
Whether you’re cheering on your home nation or simply soaking up the atmosphere, join us for every tackle, try and triumph live in the pub. Grab a perfectly poured pint, settle in for kick-off and enjoy all the action on our screens, surrounded by fellow rugby fans.
The summer fixtures will then be followed by the Autumn Nations Series in November, giving rugby supporters even more to look forward to later in the year. Until then, make us your home for all the biggest matches this summer.
Summer Nations 2026 Fixtures
(All kick-off times shown in UK time. Fixtures and timings are subject to change)
WEEK 1
Saturday 4th July 2026
New Zealand v France
Kick-off: 8:10am
Japan v Italy
Kick-off: 9:40am
Australia v Ireland
Kick-off: 11:10am
Fiji v Wales
Kick-off: 2:10pm
South Africa v England
Kick-off: 4:40pm
Argentina v Scotland
Kick-off: 8:10pm
WEEK 2
Saturday 11th July 2026
New Zealand v Italy
Kick-off: 6:10am
Australia v France
Kick-off: 8:40am
Japan v Ireland
Kick-off: 11:10am
Fiji v England
Kick-off: 2:10pm
South Africa v Scotland
Kick-off: 4:40pm
Argentina v Wales
Kick-off: 8:10pm
WEEK 3
Saturday 18th July 2026
New Zealand v Ireland
Kick-off: 8:10am
Japan v France
Kick-off: 9:40am
Australia v Italy
Kick-off: 11:10am
Fiji v Scotland
Kick-off: 2:10pm
South Africa v Wales
Kick-off: 4:40pm
Argentina v England
Kick-off: 8:10pm
