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Nations Championship: England v Japan
Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in LondonSat, Nov 14, 2026 · 04:40 PM
Overview
Overview
Nations Championship: England v Japan is a Sports / Rugby / Rugby Union event at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London.
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The Nations Championship brings together twelve top-tier rugby nations in a biennial competition that fills the gap between Rugby World Cup and British & Irish Lions tour years. England and Japan face off in London as part of this new global tournament, which pits the Six Nations unions against the SANZAAR nations plus two invited teams.
Fans can expect a high-intensity Test match between two sides with contrasting styles. England, a traditional powerhouse, will look to dominate up front, while Japan's fast-paced, expansive game—honed since their famous 2015 World Cup upset—promises an entertaining contest. The match is part of the cross-conference fixture list, where each team plays the six nations from the opposing hemisphere.
This fixture offers a rare chance to see Japan compete against a top-tier northern-hemisphere side in a competitive setting, beyond the usual World Cup or one-off Tests. With the Nations Championship designed to increase crossover matches, this encounter is a highlight of the November test window.
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Good to know
- The match is part of the Nations Championship, a new biennial competition featuring 12 teams from Six Nations and SANZAAR unions plus invited teams.
- England and Japan are in opposing conferences, so this is a cross-conference fixture.
- The match takes place during the November test window.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nations Championship?
It is a biennial international men's rugby union competition involving 12 teams from the Six Nations and SANZAAR unions, plus two invited teams (Fiji and Japan). It is held in even-numbered years when there is no Rugby World Cup or British & Irish Lions tour.
How does the competition format work?
Teams are split into two conferences: European (Six Nations) and SANZAAR & Pacific (SANZAAR nations plus Japan and Fiji). Each team plays the six nations in the opposing conference across July and November test windows, followed by a grand final between the top-ranked finishers of each conference.
Why was the Nations Championship created?
It was created to fill the gap in even-numbered years when there is no Rugby World Cup or British & Irish Lions tour, and to increase crossover fixtures between northern and southern hemisphere teams.
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Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and more than 100 smaller adjacent islands.
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Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London
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Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London
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