England Rugby Fixtures 2026/2027: Every match, date, kick-off time & TV channel
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Big season ahead.
England have a packed international schedule ahead as they complete the inaugural Nations Championship before turning their attention to the 2027 Six Nations and Rugby World Cup.
Steve Borthwick’s side will play Australia, Japan and New Zealand at Allianz Stadium in November 2026, followed by a final Nations Championship placement match.
England will then face Ireland, France, Italy, Wales and Scotland in the 2027 Six Nations before travelling to Australia for the Rugby World Cup.
Here is every confirmed England men’s international fixture, along with the dates, kick-off times, venues and UK television information.
All kick-off times below are listed in UK and Irish time.
England rugby fixtures: November 2026
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Venue | Kick-off | TV |
|---|
| Sunday, November 8 | England vs Australia | Nations Championship | Allianz Stadium, London | 3.10pm | ITV |
| Saturday, November 14 | England vs Japan | Nations Championship | Allianz Stadium, London | 4.40pm | ITV |
| Saturday, November 21 | England vs New Zealand | Nations Championship | Allianz Stadium, London | 2.10pm | ITV |
| November 27–29 | England vs TBC | Nations Championship Finals Weekend | Allianz Stadium, London | TBC | ITV |
England’s opponent, date and kick-off time for Finals Weekend will depend on where they finish in the Northern Hemisphere standings.
Every team will face the country that finishes in the corresponding position in the Southern Hemisphere table, with the two group winners meeting in the Nations Championship final.
England rugby fixtures: February 2027
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Venue | Kick-off | TV |
|---|
| Friday, February 5 | Ireland vs England | Six Nations | Aviva Stadium, Dublin | 8.10pm | ITV |
| Sunday, February 14 | England vs France | Six Nations | Allianz Stadium, London | 3.10pm | ITV |
| Saturday, February 20 | England vs Italy | Six Nations | Allianz Stadium, London | 4.40pm | ITV |
England begin their 2027 Six Nations campaign with a Friday-night trip to Dublin.
They then return home for consecutive matches against France and Italy.
England rugby fixtures: March 2027
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Venue | Kick-off | TV |
|---|
| Saturday, March 6 | Wales vs England | Six Nations | Principality Stadium, Cardiff | 4.40pm | ITV |
| Saturday, March 13 | England vs Scotland | Six Nations | Allianz Stadium, London | 4.40pm | ITV |
England’s championship concludes with two major rivalry matches.
They travel to Cardiff to face Wales before hosting Scotland in the Calcutta Cup on the final weekend.
England’s 2027 Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures
England’s official Rugby World Cup warm-up schedule has not yet been announced.
Further fixtures are expected to be confirmed ahead of the tournament, which begins in Australia in October 2027.
England rugby fixtures: October 2027
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Venue | UK and Irish kick-off | TV |
|---|
| Saturday, October 2 | England vs Tonga | Rugby World Cup – Pool F | Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane | 11.15am | ITV |
| Friday, October 8 | England vs Zimbabwe | Rugby World Cup – Pool F | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 10.45am | ITV |
| Saturday, October 16 | England vs Wales | Rugby World Cup – Pool F | Stadium Australia, Sydney | 9.45am | ITV |
England have been drawn alongside Wales, Tonga and Zimbabwe in Pool F.
They begin their campaign against Tonga in Brisbane before facing Zimbabwe in Adelaide. England’s final pool match will be an all-British showdown with Wales in Sydney.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup will feature an expanded 24-team format. The top two teams in each group, together with the four best third-placed sides, will advance to the round of 16.
Any England knockout fixtures will therefore depend on their final position in Pool F.
ITV holds the exclusive UK broadcast rights for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and will show every match live.
Dates, kick-off times and television selections remain subject to change. This page will be updated when England’s World Cup warm-up matches and any further broadcast details are officially confirmed.
