The inaugural edition of the Nations Championship resumes in November with an exciting line-up of matches scheduled to take place in the northern hemisphere.
Without further ado, read on as we look at the latest betting, standings and fixtures for the tournament, before predicting which team will emerge victorious.
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Bookmakers don’t think that will be the case with the 2026 Nations Championship, installing South Africa as the odds-on favourites to win the title.
However, a strong argument can be made for suggesting that New Zealand are the value bet to emerge victorious.
Here is the latest outright betting:
- England – 10/1
- Scotland – 33/1
- Wales – 1000/1
Northern hemisphere
Southern hemisphere
Nations Championship 2026 – Northern Hemisphere fixtures
- November 27: Eleventh place final – Northern 6 vs Southern 6
- November 27: Fifth place final – Northern 3 vs Southern 3
- November 28: Ninth place final – Northern 5 vs Southern 5
- November 28: Third place final – Northern 2 vs Southern 2
- November 29: Seventh place final – Northern 4 vs Southern 4
- November 29: Nations Championship final – Northern 1 vs Southern 1
Northern Championship 2026 – Prediction
France lead the northern hemisphere standings after the first three fixtures and look a good bet to hold onto top spot with three home games remaining.
They are strongly fancied to defeat Fiji and Argentina, but the clash with southern hemisphere leaders South Africa in between those fixtures will be much tougher.
However, a victory over the Springboks should ensure that they fend off challenges from Scotland, England and Ireland.
If South Africa come up short against France, the pathway would be clear for New Zealand to top the southern hemisphere table.
The All Blacks will fancy their chances of completing a clean sweep of victories over Scotland, Wales and England to book their place in the final at Twickenham.
Odds of 4/1 to win the title are an attractive proposition, particularly given that they have an excellent head-to-head record against France.
