Your guide to rugby matchday at Twickenham

From Lloyds’ fiery chicken van to key stadium timings, here’s what to know before heading to Twickenham this weekend.

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Published: Friday, 13 November 2026 at 10:11 am

All eyes will be on Allianz Stadium on 21 November, as England takes on New Zealand in a Nations Championship pool match. The result will help shape the standings and decide the match-ups for Finals Weekend later in the month, so there’s plenty at stake before the tournament reaches its showpiece finale – and, of course, a clash with the All Blacks is always a big occasion.

Going to the game? We’ve rounded up the best bits to look out for and the useful details to check before you travel.

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Turn up the heat

Before kick-off, visit Lloyds’ chicken van by Twickenham station for free fried chicken and a tasty way to explore different investing styles. As the official Banking Partner of England Rugby, Lloyds is bringing its Ready-Made Investments to life by pairing the chicken with three sauces, each matched with a different investing style: Cautious, Balanced and Adventurous. Ranging from mild to fiery, try them all to see which approach might suit you best. After all, there’s an investor in all of us.

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Get there early

There’s plenty happening before the match. The British Airways Fan Village opens at 10.40am, with the stadium’s seating bowl opening at 12.40pm. England v New Zealand gets underway at 2.10pm. After the game, you can catch Scotland v Japan on the concourse screens from 4.40pm.

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Plan your journey

Twickenham railway station is around a 10-minute walk from the stadium. There’s also a shuttle bus from Richmond and Hounslow East stations, with a charge for the journey to the stadium and a free service after the event. If you’re driving, book parking in advance and allow extra time for busy roads and matchday closures.

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Check the bag rules

It’s best to arrive without a bag, if you can. If you need one, it must be A4 size or smaller, and all bags are searched. Larger bags can be left at the Bag Drop facility on Rugby Road for a £10 fee, so allow time for that before you head to the gates.

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