Nations Championship

Round One of Nations Championship as Six Nations Champions France take on the mighty All Blacks in Christchurch. (HD)

New Zealand v France (Kick-off 8.10am). Ugo Monye presents all the action from the opening round-robin match of the inaugural rugby union competition, held at One New Zealand Stadium. With analysis from Maggie Alphonsi and Sean Fitzpatrick, and commentary by Gareth Rhys Owen and Benjamin Kayser

Andy Farrell and his Ireland side are in Sydney to begin their Nations Championship campaign against Australia. (HD)

Australia v Ireland (Kick-off 11.10am). Ugo Monye presents coverage of the rugby union match at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will have fond memories of his time in Ireland - he enjoyed a successful six year spell as head coach. His counterpart Andy Farrell has just signed a long term deal to lead the Irish team and will be hoping to build on a largely positive Six Nations campaign which saw them finish second to France. With analysis from Rory Best and George Gregan, and commentary by Martin Gillingham and Gordon D'Arcy

Andy Farrell and his Ireland side are in Sydney to begin their Nations Championship campaign against Australia.

Australia v Ireland (Kick-off 11.10am). Ugo Monye presents coverage of the rugby union match at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will have fond memories of his time in Ireland - he enjoyed a successful six year spell as head coach. His counterpart Andy Farrell has just signed a long term deal to lead the Irish team and will be hoping to build on a largely positive Six Nations campaign which saw them finish second to France. With analysis from Rory Best and George Gregan, and commentary by Martin Gillingham and Gordon D'Arcy

Fiji v Wales (Kick-off 2.10pm). Lauren Salter presents all the action from the rugby union match at Cardiff City Stadium. While Fiji are the designated hosts, the match is being played here because their main stadium does not meet the competition requirements, and Wales will be looking to take advantage of that and build on their long-awaited Six Nations victory over Italy in March. With analysis from Sam Warburton, Jamie Roberts and Dan Biggar, and commentary by Miles Harrison, Shane Williams and Ben Kay

Gonzalo Quesada takes his Italy side to Tokyo as they face off against Eddie Jones's Japan. (HD)

After a disappointing Six Nations, Wales have the chance to rebuild as they take on Fiji in Cardiff. (HD)

Fiji v Wales (Kick-off 2.10pm). Lauren Salter presents all the action from the rugby union match at Cardiff City Stadium. While Fiji are the designated hosts, the match is being played here because their main stadium does not meet the competition requirements, and Wales will be looking to take advantage of that and build on their long-awaited Six Nations victory over Italy in March. With analysis from Sam Warburton, Jamie Roberts and Dan Biggar, and commentary by Miles Harrison, Shane Williams and Ben Kay

Gonzalo Quesada takes his Italy side to Tokyo as they face off against Eddie Jones's Japan.

After a disappointing Six Nations, Wales have the chance to rebuild as they take on Fiji in Cardiff.

World Champions South Africa welcome England to Ellis Park, Johannesburg in a massive Round One clash. (HD)

World Champions South Africa welcome England to Ellis Park, Johannesburg in a massive Round One clash.

Felipe Contepomi's Argentina are hosts as Scotland face a tough trip to Cordoba in Round One. (HD)

Felipe Contepomi's Argentina are hosts as Scotland face a tough trip to Cordoba in Round One.