Weekend's schedule includes Crouching, Binding, and Setting!
The 2025 Rugby Championship is set to be a thrilling event, featuring four southern hemisphere powerhouses – Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The tournament kicks off on the 16th of August 2025 at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, with the defending champions South Africa hosting Australia.
South Africa's Rugby Championship squad has been announced, with Siya Kolisi wearing the number 8 jersey for the first time in a match this coming weekend. The Springboks' front row players include Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, Wilco Louw, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Marco van Staden, Pieter-Steph du Toit, and Siya Kolisi as Captain.
Meanwhile, Australia will host Argentina in two back-to-back matches at home. The first match is scheduled for Townsville on the 6th of September, followed by a match in Sydney on the 13th of September.
The final rounds of the competition include two Bledisloe Cup matches between Australia and New Zealand. The first match will take place on the 27th of September at Eden Park in Auckland, followed by a match in Perth on the 4th of October.
A notable fixture is Argentina vs. South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in London in the last round, scheduled exactly one week after the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final. This will mark the second time the Championship has a match there.
Betway is offering a risk-free bet up to R1 000 for a single outright bet on the Boks to win the tournament. For those seeking VIP experiences or betting vouchers, Hollywoodbets is providing such opportunities for the SA vs ARG match or for predicting the outcome of the upcoming matches.
As for the betting scene, Jika Sports, BetGames, and Lucky Numbers are available at some of the recommended betting sites for rugby needs. For those looking for a new gaming experience, Split the Pot has released a new game called Rugby Run, with a demo available to try before playing for real.
The schedule for the 2025 Rugby Championship is as follows, emphasizing each team's venue for their fixtures:
| Date | Fixture | Venue | |----------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------| | 16 Aug 2025 | South Africa vs Australia | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | | 23 Aug 2025 | South Africa vs Australia | Cape Town, South Africa | | 6 Sep 2025 | Australia vs Argentina | Townsville, Australia | | 13 Sep 2025 | Australia vs Argentina | Sydney, Australia | | 27 Sep 2025 | New Zealand vs Australia | Eden Park, Auckland, NZ | | 4 Oct 2025 | Australia vs New Zealand | Perth, Australia | | Early Oct 2025 | Argentina vs South Africa | Twickenham Stadium, London |
The 2025 Championship will conclude on or about October 4, just before the start of the Nations Championship in subsequent years.
Amidst the anticipation, there have been some controversial comments. Rassie Erasmus, Springbok coach, responded to Matt Williams' criticism of the British Lions tour to South Africa 2021 by posting a screen shot of Williams' winning percentage during his tenure as head coach of Scotland. Matt Williams, former Scottish coach, had called the tour a disgrace.
As the countdown to the Rugby Championship 2025 begins, fans are eagerly awaiting the exciting matches ahead. Regardless of the final outcome, the competition is expected to be a spectacle of rugby prowess.
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