2026 men's rugby union internationals
Outside of the 2026 Nations Championship, the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup, the 2026 Six Nations Championship and other regional tournaments, a series of international matches will be played throughout the year. The All Blacks will play an eight-match tour of South Africa, playing against the United Rugby Championship (URC) sides and four tests against the Springboks, with the fourth test being played at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.[1] Similarly, Australia and Japan will embark on a home-and-away tour of each other for the first time in their history; the former following that series with a tour of Argentina.
Series and tours
Series
| Series | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina–Australia test series[2][3] | TBD | |
| Australia–Japan test series[2][4] | TBD | |
| Bledisloe Cup test series[2][5] | TBD | |
| South Africa–New Zealand test series[1][6] | TBD | |
March
April
June
July
August
| 29 August 2026 16:00 ART (UTC-03) |
| Argentina | v | Australia |
| Estadio 23 de Agosto, San Salvador de Jujuy[16][15] |
September
October
See also
- 2026 women's rugby union internationals
- 2026 Six Nations Championship
- 2026 Rugby Europe Championship
- 2026 Nations Championship
- 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup
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