The summer campaign is drawing to a close with some blockbuster fixtures taking place
We are into the third and final round of the Nations Championship summer campaign, with some blockbuster fixtures set to round off the southern hemisphere series.
Alongside reigning world champions South Africa, New Zealand and Ireland are two of the three teams who are still unbeaten in the competition, but that looks set to change this weekend as the two heavyweights meet in a hotly-anticipated clash in Auckland.
Meanwhile, Wales face the Springboks in Durban, while Argentina take on England in a rematch of Wednesday night’s football World Cup semi-final.
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Elsewhere, Fiji take on Scotland at Murrayfield after Japan and France meet in Tokyo, and Australia face Italy in Perth.
Here’s how to catch all the action in round three today.
What channel is the Nations Championship on?
ITV have exclusive rights to every Nations Championship 2026 game.
Matches will either be shown on ITV1 or ITV4 – and on S4C for Welsh games.
All of the matches will be available on the ITVX streaming service, as well as the broadcaster’s terrestrial channels.
ITVX is free to use, but you’ll need to complete a short registration to access the service. You also require a valid TV Licence to stream live TV in the UK.
What TV channel is New Zealand v Ireland on?
New Zealand v Ireland kicks off at 8.10am on Saturday, July 18, with the match being broadcast on ITV1.
Coverage for the match at Eden Park, Auckland, begins at 7.30am.
What TV channel is Japan v France on?
Japan v France kicks off at 9.40am on Saturday, July 18, with the match being broadcast on ITV4.
Coverage for the match at Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, begins at 9.30am.
What TV channel is Australia v Italy on?
Australia v Italy kicks off at 11.10am on Saturday, July 18, with the match being broadcast on ITV1.
Coverage for the match at HBF Park, Perth, begins at 10.50am.
What TV channel is Fiji v Scotland on?
Fiji v Scotland kicks off at 2.10pm on Saturday, July 18, with the match being broadcast on ITV1 .
Coverage for the match at Murrayfield begins at 1.10pm.
What TV channel is South Africa v Wales on?
South Africa v Wales kicks off at 4.40pm on Saturday, July 18, with the match being broadcast on ITV1 and S4C.
Coverage for the match at Kings Park, Durban begins at 4.15pm on ITV1, and 4pm on S4C.
What TV channel is Argentina v England on?
Argentina v England kicks off at 8.10pm on Saturday, July 18, with the match being broadcast on ITV1.
Coverage for the match at Estadio Unico Madre de Cuidades, Santiago del Estero, begins at 7.30pm.
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