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Nations Championship 2026

2026 · Men’s international tournament · 12 teams · 42 matches

Records & Insights

The deeper story of the tournament, calculated from RFC verified match data.

RFC Tournament Insights

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Competition Insights

The closest finish was New Zealand 34–32 France.

South Africa has the strongest recorded attack at 43.3 points per match.

South Africa has the strongest recorded defence at 16.3 points conceded per match.

The competition is averaging 61.6 total points per completed match.

The average winning margin is 21.3 points.

Competition Analytics

Competition Analytics

Nations Championship 2026

18Completed Matches
1109Total Points
61.6Avg Points / Match
21.3Avg Winning Margin
Closest MatchNew Zealand 34–32 FranceJuly 4, 2026 · 66 total points · 2-point margin
Biggest WinFiji 8–73 EnglandJuly 11, 2026 · 81 total points · 65-point margin
Highest ScoringArgentina 38–47 ScotlandJuly 4, 2026 · 85 total points · 9-point margin
Lowest ScoringJapan 27–10 ItalyJuly 4, 2026 · 37 total points · 17-point margin

Records & Landmarks

Competition Records

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18Matches
1109Total Points
61.6Average Points
0Draws
Highest-scoring matchArgentina 38–47 Scotland85 total pointsJuly 4, 2026
Lowest-scoring matchJapan 27–10 Italy37 total pointsJuly 4, 2026
Biggest victoryFiji 8–73 England65 point marginJuly 11, 2026
Closest finishNew Zealand 34–32 France2 point marginJuly 4, 2026
Best attackSouth Africa43.3 points per match
Best defenceSouth Africa16.3 conceded per match
Most winsNew Zealand3 wins
Longest winning runNew Zealand3 matches