Get ready for an absolute feast of international rugby! This Saturday marks the dawn of a thrilling new era for the global game with the launch of the highly anticipated Nations Championship.
Connecting the traditional July and November windows, this revolutionary biennial tournament pits the Six Nations powerhouses against the SANZAAR giants, alongside invitational sides Fiji and Japan. The action kicks off with three consecutive, jam-packed “Super Saturdays.”
While South African eyes will be glued to the Springboks’ titanic clash with England at Ellis Park, there are massive blockbuster fixtures scheduled back-to-back all day long.
Super Saturday Match Schedule & Kick-Off Times
All times are listed in South African Standard Time (SAST).
The Morning Blockbusters
- New Zealand vs France
- Kick-off: 09:10
- Venue: One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch
- Japan vs Italy
- Kick-off: 10:40
- Venue: Chichibunomiya Stadium, Tokyo
- Australia vs Ireland
- Kick-off: 12:10
- Venue: Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
The Afternoon Thrillers
- Fiji vs Wales
- Kick-off: 15:10
- Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
- South Africa vs England
- Kick-off: 17:40
- Venue: Ellis Park, Johannesburg
The Nightcap
- Argentina vs Scotland
- Kick-off: 21:10
- Venue: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Cordoba
What is the Nations Championship?
Co-Chair Ronan Dunne calls it “the most significant evolution in the sport since rugby turned professional.” This new cross-hemisphere format sees teams battle through July and November, all building toward a historic, first-of-its-kind Finals Weekend at Allianz Stadium in London to crown the ultimate global champion.
