What Happened
The venues for the Nations Championship matches scheduled for July have been confirmed, marking the beginning of the Southern Series. Notably, Fiji’s home games will take place in Cardiff, Liverpool, and Edinburgh, rather than in the southern hemisphere.
Why It Matters
This year’s Nations Championship promises to be a thrilling event as top international rugby teams and elite players prepare to compete. The opening match will feature a historic clash between the All Blacks and France at the new stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand, which will host its first international rugby fixture. The tournament will span three consecutive weekends, showcasing a series of high-stakes matches at iconic global venues.
What’s Next
As the tournament approaches, fans can look forward to a schedule filled with unmissable clashes. The Nations Championship aims to solidify its status as a premier rugby competition, visiting renowned venues such as Ellis Park in Johannesburg and Allianz Stadium in Sydney, alongside neutral sites in the UK.
