International Rugby Results Today: Scores, Fixtures & Man of the Match

Few things unite rugby fans like the rush of a last-minute try, and today’s international matches delivered plenty of drama. We’ve rounded up the final scores, upcoming fixtures, and the key takeaways from the Six Nations finale.

International rugby matches today: 5 ·
Six Nations champion (2026): France ·
Broadcast partners: BBC, Sky Sports, World Rugby

One pattern from today’s fixtures: home teams dominated, but margins were tight in the Six Nations finale.

Who won in rugby today?

Today’s match results

• France 24-21 England (Six Nations final) — BBC Sport (official broadcaster)
• New Zealand vs Australia — scheduled for 10:00 UTC, result pending as of 14:00 UTC — Sky Sports (sports broadcaster)

The implication: France’s narrow win over England confirmed their championship, while the morning match between New Zealand and Australia remains underway.

Winners and scores

• England beat South Africa 45-21 on 4 July 2026 — BBC Sport (England fixtures page)
• England beat Fiji 73-8 on 11 July 2026 — BBC Sport (England fixtures page)

The pattern: England’s dominance in the Nations Championship contrasts with the tight Six Nations finale, where France edged them by three points.

What international rugby games are on today?

Upcoming fixtures

• New Zealand vs Australia — 10:00 UTC
• England vs Ireland — 14:00 UTC
• South Africa vs Argentina — 19:00 UTC

These fixtures are listed on BBC Sport (official broadcaster) and Sky Sports (sports broadcaster).

Kick-off times and TV channels

• BBC One broadcasts one match per round during the Six Nations — BBC Sport (broadcast policy)
• Other Six Nations matches are on ITV under a new four-year agreement — BBC Sport (broadcast policy)
• Live text commentary for all matches is available on the BBC Sport website and app — BBC Sport (broadcast policy)

How did the Six Nations finish?

Final standings

• France finished as 2026 Six Nations champion — BBC Sport (official broadcaster)
• Italy vs Scotland and England vs Wales were Round 1 fixtures on 7 February 2026 — BBC Sport (broadcast policy)

The trade-off: France’s championship was secured by a 24-21 win over England, but England’s Nations Championship form suggests they are a close second.

Champion and key matches

• France 24-21 England (final match) — BBC Sport (official broadcaster)
• Under-20 Six Nations coverage available on BBC iPlayer — BBC Sport (broadcast policy)

Who was the man of the match today in rugby?

Man of the match awards

• Antoine Dupont (France) — man of the match in the Six Nations final — BBC Sport (official broadcaster)
• Other man of the match awards for today’s matches are not yet confirmed by all sources — Sky Sports (sports broadcaster)

Notable performances

• England’s Marcus Smith scored 18 points in the 45-21 win over South Africa — BBC Sport (England fixtures page)
• Fiji’s Semi Radradra scored a try in the 73-8 loss — BBC Sport (England fixtures page)

The catch: Man of the match awards are crowd-sourced on some platforms, so official confirmation from World Rugby may take longer.

Is there live rugby today?

Where to watch live rugby

• BBC One: one match per round during the Six Nations — BBC Sport (broadcast policy)
• ITV: all other Six Nations matches — BBC Sport (broadcast policy)
• Sky Sports: Rugby Union results and live scores — Sky Sports (sports broadcaster)
• BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website: live text commentary and highlights — BBC Sport (broadcast policy)

Streaming and TV options

• Free: BBC iPlayer (requires UK TV licence) — BBC Sport (broadcast policy)
• Paid: Sky Sports subscription — Sky Sports (sports broadcaster)
• Highlights: Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer every Sunday — BBC Sport (broadcast policy)

The implication: For UK viewers, the BBC offers free access to one match per round, while ITV and Sky Sports cover the rest. International viewers may need a VPN or local broadcaster.

For the casual fan and the die-hard supporter alike, today’s international rugby results show a clear divide between France’s Six Nations glory and England’s Nations Championship dominance. The 2026 Six Nations champion is France, but England’s punishing 45-21 win over South Africa and 73-8 thrashing of Fiji signal a team building momentum. For UK broadcasters, the BBC and ITV continue to share live coverage, while Sky Sports offers in-depth results. The implication for rugby fans in the UK is clear: pick your platform—BBC for free access, Sky for full coverage—or miss the next try.