Autumn Internationals Odds 2026: Nations Championship Betting

When are the 2026 Autumn Internationals?
Friday 6 November – Sunday 29 November. There are three rounds before Finals Weekend of the Nations Championship takes place at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham from 27-29 November.

Where will the fixtures be played?
Across northern hemisphere venues, including the Principality Stadium, Stade de France and Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Who is the favourite for the 2026 Nations Championship?
South Africa – the World Champions are 11/8 in Spreadex’s Nations Championship odds to win the inaugural edition of the Nations Championship.

Autumn Internationals 2026 fixtures

The 2026 Autumn Internationals are the second leg of fixtures in the inaugural edition of the Nations Championship. The November programme features three rounds of matches, before the competition concludes with Finals Weekend at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, from 27–29 November. See a full set of fixtures below.

All kick-off times are UK time (GMT).

Nations Championship Finals Weekend

The tournament concludes with six matches across three days at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

The Finals Weekend fixtures will be determined by the standings at the end of the competition. Teams will play equivalent ranked sides from the opposite hemisphere, with the top-ranked team from each hemisphere meeting in the Grand Final.

Nations Championship odds

You can find a wide range of Autumn Internationals betting odds live now on the Spreadex website and app, for both fixed odds and spread betting markets.

South Africa are the current favourites in our outright fixed odds market at 11/8, with New Zealand close behind at 3/1. France and England are the shortest prices among the northern hemisphere sides, at 7/2 and 15/2 respectively, whilst Wales, Japan, Italy and Fiji are the longest shots, all currently priced at 1000/1.

If you’re interested in our Nations Championship spread betting odds, we will have markets such as our outright index, total points, total tries and team supremacy available for every fixture this autumn.

See all our latest Autumn Internationals betting odds here, or via the link below.

How the Nations Championship works

The Nations Championship is a new international tournament held once every two years. It features 12 of the best teams in the world, with each team split into groups of six depending on their hemisphere*.

Northern Hemisphere – England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales

Southern Hemisphere – Argentina, Australia, Fiji, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa

Each team plays every side from the opposite hemisphere once, with three fixtures in the summer all played in the southern hemisphere, and the remaining three taking place in Autumn in the northern hemisphere. Each side is then ranked within their hemisphere and paired against their equivalent position in the other group during Finals Weekend at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, from 27–29 November.

The first-placed teams from each hemisphere meet in the Grand Final, while the remaining positions are decided through five additional cross-hemisphere matches.

In addition to deciding the Nations Championship winner, the Finals Weekend also determines the winning hemisphere. One point is awarded for each of the five placement matches, with two points available for the Grand Final. The first hemisphere to reach four points wins the Hemisphere Challenge.

*note that Japan represent the southern hemisphere despite being in the northern hemisphere geographically.

Key games

The November schedule features several mouth-watering international contests, with the world’s best players ready to do battle. We’ve highlighted some standouts below.

England v New Zealand – 21 November, 2:10pm

Always one of the biggest fixtures in World Rugby, England will host the All Blacks in the final round. England won this fixture in 2025, but New Zealand’s historical dominance and recent resurgence in form will likely see them head to Twickenham as favourites.

France v South Africa – 13 November, 8:10pm

Arguably the two best teams in the world will face off in Paris for a huge clash on 13 November. France have established themselves as the strongest side in the northern hemisphere, whilst the Springboks have dominated world rugby for almost a decade. This could well be a preview of the competition’s Grand Final.

Ireland v South Africa – 21 November, 4:40pm

Ireland's clash with South Africa at the Aviva Stadium is another major attraction. The two sides have developed a fierce rivalry in recent years, with Ireland the only team in world rugby to have a positive record against the Boks this decade. Can they keep up their impressive record?

Autumn Internationals FAQs

When are the Autumn Internationals 2026?
6^th November – 29^th November 2026.

What is the Nations Championship?
The Nations Championship is a biennial tournament featuring 12 nations from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Teams play six matches across the July and November international windows, with their results determining their rankings and Finals Weekend opponents.

Where is the Nations Championship final?
Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

 Please note that this preview is not designed to offer any betting advice or suggestions. All prices quoted correct as of 9am 2 November. Price Boosts and other markets will be added closer to kick-off time.