How does the Nations Championship Finals Weekend work?

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After Round 6, all 12 nations go to London for the Finals Weekend, 27-29 November 2026, at Allianz Stadium (Twickenham). Each nation plays the team that finished in the same position in the other hemisphere's group. Day Matches Fri 27 November North 6 v South 6; North 3 v South 3 Sat 28 November North 5 v South 5; North 2 v South 2 Sun 29 November North 4 v South 4; North 1 v South 1 North 1 v South 1 decides the tournament winner, who takes the Nations Championship Trophy. The group points from Rounds 1-6 fall away; the six results decide the Hemisphere Trophy.

Day	Matches
Fri 27 November	North 6 v South 6; North 3 v South 3
Sat 28 November	North 5 v South 5; North 2 v South 2
Sun 29 November	North 4 v South 4; North 1 v South 1