Key Rugby Dates
Major international rugby events: Six Nations, Rugby World Cup, Autumn Internationals, and Lions tours.
Upcoming Events
New Zealand vs Australia — Bledisloe Cup Test 1
First Bledisloe Cup test of 2026 as the All Blacks host Australia at Eden Park, Auckland.
Australia vs New Zealand — Rugby League World Cup 2026 Opener
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup opens with a blockbuster Pool A clash between the Kangaroos and the Kiwis in Sydney.
Gloucester v Bordeaux-Begles at Kingsholm Stadium
Investec Champions Cup 2026-27 pool stage, Round 1: Gloucester Rugby v Bordeaux-Begles (kick-off 19:00 UTC).
Canada v Red Roses at BMO Field, Toronto
WXV Global Series 2026: Canada women host world champions England, 7pm ET.
Samoa vs France — Rugby League World Cup 2026
Samoa face France in the group stage of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Australia v Samoa — Women's RLWC26 at CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Women's Rugby League World Cup 2026 round 1 group match.
Investec Champions Cup 2026-27 — Round 1
The pool stage of the 2026-27 Investec Champions Cup opens with Round 1 across Europe's top clubs.
Dragons v Perpignan at Rodney Parade — Challenge Cup
EPCR Challenge Cup 2026-27 pool stage, Round 1: Dragons v Perpignan at Rodney Parade. Kick-off 19:00 UTC.
Edinburgh v Toulon at Hive Stadium — Challenge Cup
EPCR Challenge Cup 2026-27 pool stage, Round 1: Edinburgh v Toulon at Hive Stadium. Kick-off 19:00 UTC.
Black Ferns v France at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
WXV Global Series 2026: first test of a three-match Black Ferns series against France.
Munster v Racing 92 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Investec Champions Cup 2026-27 pool stage, Round 1: Munster Rugby v Racing 92 (kick-off 19:00 UTC).
Zebre Parma v Ulster at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi — Challenge Cup
EPCR Challenge Cup 2026-27 pool stage, Round 1: Zebre Parma v Ulster at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. Kick-off 14:15 UTC.
Lyon v Sharks at Matmut Stadium — Challenge Cup
EPCR Challenge Cup 2026-27 pool stage, Round 1: Lyon v Sharks at Matmut Stadium. Kick-off 12:00 UTC.
Black Lion v Ospreys at Avchala Stadium — Challenge Cup
EPCR Challenge Cup 2026-27 pool stage, Round 1: Black Lion v Ospreys at Avchala Stadium. Kick-off 12:00 UTC.
Wallaroos v Scotland Women at Stadium Australia, Sydney
WXV Global Series 2026: first of two Wallaroos tests against Scotland.
England v Tonga — RLWC26 in Perth
Rugby League World Cup 2026 men's group match: England v Tonga at Perth Rectangular Stadium (evening slot).
Papua New Guinea v France — Women's RLWC26 at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby
Women's Rugby League World Cup 2026 round 1 group match.
Papua New Guinea vs Lebanon — Rugby League World Cup 2026
PNG open their World Cup campaign against Lebanon in front of a home crowd in Port Moresby.
Sale Sharks v Glasgow Warriors at CorpAcq Stadium
Investec Champions Cup 2026-27 pool stage, Round 1: Sale Sharks v Glasgow Warriors (kick-off 12:00 UTC).
England Women v Wales Women — Women's RLWC26 pool match
Women's Rugby League World Cup 2026 pool fixture.