First Look at the Nations Championship Trophy Ahead of Tournament Kick-Off
16 Jun 2026The Nations Championship trophy has been revealed for the first time, marking the final countdown to the inaugural tournament kicking off on 4 July.
Standing 67cm tall and weighing 15kg, the trophy has been crafted as a symbol of a new era for international rugby. At its heart sits a gold-plated globe, representing the worldwide reach of the competition, while longitude and latitude markings run across its body. Two twisting handles symbolise the meeting of Northern and Southern Hemisphere rugby, reflecting the global rivalry at the centre of the tournament.
The Nations Championship will bring together the twelve strongest teams in world rugby, with the Six Nations unions representing the Northern Hemisphere and the SANZAAR nations, alongside Fiji and Japan, representing the South.
Across July and November, each team will play six cross-hemisphere fixtures, with every match contributing to group standings and the race to reach the Finals Weekend in London.
The unveiling of the trophy marks another significant milestone for a competition designed to elevate the international game and create meaningful fixtures between the world’s leading rugby nations.
Scotland’s Nations Championship Fixtures
Scotland will begin their Nations Championship campaign with three blockbuster summer fixtures before returning to Scottish Gas Murrayfield in November for a trio of home matches.
Summer Series
- Argentina v Scotland – 4 July in Cordoba
- South Africa v Scotland – 11 July in Pretoria
- Fiji v Scotland – 18 July at Scottish Gas Murrayfield
Autumn Series
- Scotland v New Zealand – 7 November at Scottish Gas Murrayfield
- Scotland v Australia – 15 November at Scottish Gas Murrayfield
- Scotland v Japan – 21 November at Scottish Gas Murrayfield
Every fixture will contribute to the Nations Championship standings, with Scotland aiming to secure a place at Finals Weekend and challenge for the inaugural title.
Ticket Information
Tickets for Scotland’s Nations Championship fixtures are on sale now. Supporters can experience some of the world’s biggest rugby rivalries at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, with visits from New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Japan across the competition.
With the opening fixtures now just weeks away, anticipation continues to build for a tournament that promises to reshape the international rugby landscape and crown the first-ever Nations Championship winners.
