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Fiji Confirms UK 'Home' Venues for July Nations Championship Fixtures

The relocation aims to maximize revenue for reinvestment through Fijian‑themed matchday experiences.

Overview

  • Fiji will face Wales at Cardiff City Stadium on 4 July, England at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on 11 July, and Scotland at Murrayfield on 18 July.
  • For the Liverpool fixture, tickets start at £25 for adults and £10 for juniors, Everton member priority runs 3–4 March, general sale opens 5 March, kick-off is 2:10pm BST, and ITV1 will broadcast live in the UK.
  • Fiji Rugby Union says staging the matches in Britain will increase commercial returns to be reinvested in grassroots rugby, player welfare, women’s rugby and high-performance programs.
  • Organisers plan fan zones with traditional music, food, dance and cultural performances to recreate a Fijian home atmosphere at each venue.
  • The July calendar creates travel pressure for opponents, with England, Wales and Scotland also playing in South Africa and Argentina, and reports indicate coaches may weigh split‑squad or rotation options.