England vs. Australia Rugby 2026: Kickoff, Teams and TV Guide for November 8

Information checked: November 8, 2026, at 1:06 p.m. UTC (GMT, UTC+00:00).

England hosts Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Sunday, November 8, in the fourth round of rugby union’s 2026 Nations Championship. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. in London, GMT (UTC+00:00), which is also 3:10 p.m. UTC. The match had not started when this guide was checked.

Maro Itoje has been named England captain, while Harry Wilson leads the Wallabies. The result will matter to both teams’ positions before the tournament’s finals weekend later in November. England’s match is scheduled to be shown live on ITV1, with streaming on ITVX.

Destaques

• When: Sunday, November 8, at 3:10 p.m. London time, GMT (UTC+00:00).
• Where: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London.
• Watch in the UK: ITV1 and ITVX; check regional listings before the match.
• Team news: Itoje captains England; Wilson captains Australia and Fraser McReight is set for his 50th Test.

What time does England vs. Australia start?

The scheduled kickoff is 3:10 p.m. GMT on Sunday, November 8. London has returned to standard time by this date, so GMT and UTC are the same. England Rugby’s match information confirms the date and kickoff time.

For viewers in Sydney and Melbourne, that is 2:10 a.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time, AEDT (UTC+11:00), on Monday, November 9. Australia has several time zones, so viewers elsewhere should check their local conversion.

This is a men’s rugby union international, not a rugby league fixture. England is playing at its Twickenham home, identified as Allianz Stadium, London, on World Rugby’s match page.

How can you watch England vs. Australia in the UK?

England’s Nations Championship matches are scheduled for live coverage on ITV1, according to Premiership Rugby’s England team announcement. ITV also holds UK rights to the competition, with matches available across its television and streaming services. Viewers can check ITVX and local television listings for the relevant live broadcast and any regional arrangements.

ITV’s broadcast announcement describes its Nations Championship agreement. Coverage details and program start times can change, so it is sensible to check the schedule on match day. In Australia, Rugby Australia lists the game as live and on demand on Stan Sport.

Who is playing for England and Australia?

England head coach Steve Borthwick named Itoje to captain the starting side, with Fin Smith at fly-half and Jack van Poortvliet at scrum-half. George Furbank starts at fullback, while Tommy Freeman and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso are on the wings. Greg Fisilau is among the replacements and could make his England debut if he comes on.

Australia’s named team includes captain Wilson at number eight and McReight at openside flanker. If he takes the field, McReight will earn his 50th Test cap. Ryan Lonergan and Declan Meredith are the starting halfbacks, with Len Ikitau returning in midfield. Rugby Australia’s team announcement lists the Wallabies’ full matchday squad.

Named teams can change before kickoff because of injury or other late developments. Check the teams’ official channels close to the match for the final lineup.

Why does the Nations Championship match matter?

The inaugural Nations Championship brings leading northern and southern hemisphere men’s teams together across the July and November international windows. Teams play for positions in their respective groups before a finals weekend at Twickenham. The team finishing first in each group is scheduled to contest the championship final; other teams meet their counterparts in placement matches.

England opened its July campaign with a 45–21 loss to South Africa, then beat Fiji 73–8 and Argentina 31–24. Australia lost 33–31 to Ireland and 42–26 to France before defeating Italy 57–10. Those results give context to Sunday’s meeting, although this match alone will not settle the final standings. The Rugby Australia fixture guide provides the wider schedule.

Both sides have more group matches ahead, so a win at Twickenham would help their campaigns without guaranteeing a place in the title game. The eventual pairings depend on results across the remaining rounds.

What should fans know about getting to Twickenham?

England Rugby lists stadium gates opening at 11:40 a.m. London time, with the ticket office opening at 11:10 a.m. Tickets are delivered through the Allianz Stadium app. Availability can change, so supporters looking for seats should consult England Rugby’s official ticketing information rather than assume tickets remain on sale.

Road restrictions are also expected around the stadium. Richmond Council’s fixture notice says Whitton, Rugby and London roads are likely to close before kickoff and again after the match. Allow extra travel time and check current transport and road information before leaving.

What happens after England vs. Australia?

England remains at Twickenham to face Japan on November 14 and New Zealand on November 21. Australia is scheduled to visit Scotland on November 15 and Wales on November 21. The finals weekend follows from November 27 through November 29, with the championship final scheduled for November 29.

England and Australia’s opponents that weekend will depend on the final group standings. For now, the immediate question is which side can improve its position in London before the remaining two rounds.

FAQ

Is England vs. Australia rugby on free-to-air TV?

Yes. England’s matches are scheduled for ITV1 in the UK, with streaming on ITVX. Check local listings for regional coverage.

Where is the match being played?

It is at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in London, England.

Has the match already finished?

No. At the time of the 1:06 p.m. UTC check on November 8, the scheduled 3:10 p.m. UTC kickoff was still ahead.