CONFIRMED: SANZAAR adds the finer details to Rugby Champs schedule

NEWS: SANZAAR has confirmed the kick-off times for the 2025 Rugby Championship that will be played from August 16 to October 2.

The mini-tour format will remain in place with each team to play six matches comprising three home matches and three away matches.

See the full fixture list (SA times below the article)

Each team will host a two-match tour, will play an away two-match tour, and play a one-match home and away series against the third remaining team.

This year, South Africa will host Australia for two matches before heading to New Zealand for two away matches.

New Zealand will head to Argentina for its away mini-tour prior to hosting South Africa, while Australia will host Argentina for two matches.

The Bledisloe Cup home and away Tests between Australia and New Zealand will take place in Perth and Auckland this year, with South Africa and Argentina meeting in Durban and London.

The London fixture will be only the second time a Rugby Championship match has been played outside of the four core territories of Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

“The Rugby Championship is the pinnacle of Southern Hemisphere rugby and one of the world’s most prestigious tournaments,” said SANZAAR CEO Brendan Morris.

“This year will be no different as some of the best Test teams in the world do battle across 11 cities across the four nations.

“Anticipation is again high for the 2025 edition as the top talent from Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa do battle for Southern Hemisphere supremacy.

“South Africa are the current World Champions and incumbent Rugby Championship champions, while Argentina are now fifth in the world rankings.

“New Zealand will warm up with a Test series against France while the Wallabies have a big series against the British & Irish Lions to prepare for the Championship.”