The New Zealand All Blacks are competing in the inaugural 2026 Nations Championship tournament. The All Blacks open against France.
Here’s what you need to know.
The inaugural Nations Championship season will start this Summer, with 12 nations being represented in the global tournament. And it's now one of the few international rugby tournaments New Zealand hasn't won. The All Blacks, who are the No. 2 ranked team in the World Rugby Men’s rankings, are amongst favorites to win the championship.
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Teams are split into two groups: the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
Led by team super star Ardie Savea and coach Dave Rennie, the All Blacks are prepared to fight for the title.
Here is the All Black’s team schedule for the 2026 Nations Championship.
All Blacks Nations Championship Schedule
- Saturday, July 4th, 3:10 AM ET - All Blacks vs France
- Saturday, July 11th, 1:10 AM ET - All Blacks vs Italy
- Saturday, July 18th, 3:10 AM ET - All Blacks vs Ireland
- Saturday, November 7th, 10:10 AM ET - Scotland vs All Blacks
- Saturday, November 14th, 10:10 AM ET - Wales vs All Blacks
- Saturday, November 21st, 10:10 AM ET - England vs All Blacks
The Greatest Rivalry: Springboks vs. All Blacks Schedule 2026
- Saturday, Aug. 7, 2026 - DHL Stormers vs. All Blacks, DHL Stadium, Cape Town
- Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 - Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. All Blacks, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
- Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 - Vodacom Bulls vs. All Blacks, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
- Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 - Springboks vs. All Blacks, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
- Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 - Lions vs. All Blacks, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
- Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 - Springboks vs. All Blacks, DHL Stadium, Cape Town
- Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 - Springbok Women vs. Black Ferns, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
- Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 - Springboks vs. All Blacks, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
- Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 - Springboks vs. All Blacks, M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
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