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Theend-of-year rugby union internationals (also known as theautumn internationals inSix Nations countries and thespring internationals inSANZAAR countries) arerugby union games contested by men's national teams duringWorld Rugby's international window in October and November.[1][2]
Matches in this window are held annually except during the years of theRugby World Cup. In general SANZAAR teams travel in this window. Usually,Second-tier national teams also have games.[3]
Grand Slam tours can occur in this window. This is where a nation plays the fourhome unions of Britain and Ireland – England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Every four years, this window is extended and used for theRugby World Cup.
From 2026, this international window will be used for the newNations Championship on even years.[4]
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