World Rugby is between editions. The Six Nations kicks off Apr 10, 2027.
- The twelve Global Series teams play Test matches home and away over seven weeks, four to six each, mostly as short tours. There is no table, no final and no winner: every match stands on its own, and results feed the world rankings. The Global Series returns each year from 2026 to 2028, between the 2025 and 2029 Rugby World Cups.
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Sep 12 to Oct 31, 2026