Classic Lions Win 2026 World Rugby Classic
The Classic Lions were crowned World Rugby Classic champions after finishing top of the standings with 12 league points, on a final evening that also included a tribute to a rugby player who died following a collision.
In the evening’s opening match, Canadian Classics recorded a 33–28 victory over Italian Classic XV.
Classic France followed with a 49–0 win over the USA in the second fixture.
The closing match saw Argentina Legends defeat the Classic Lions 25–24. Despite the one-point loss, the Lions’ overall tally of 12 league points secured the tournament title.
