When Is All Blacks Vs. South Africa Rugby? Rugby Championship Schedule 2025
When Is All Blacks Vs. South Africa Rugby? Rugby Championship Schedule 2025
New Zealand vs. South Africa is one of the best rivalries in all of rugby, and perhaps the greatest ever. The two meet again in September. What to know.
The 2025 Rugby Championship will feature one of the most anticipated matchups in international rugby when the No. 1-ranked South Africa Springboks face the No. 2-ranked New Zealand All Blacks on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 3:05 a.m. ET.
The match will stream live in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
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This clash marks the first of two meetings between the two top-ranked teams in this year’s tournament.
South Africa has held the No. 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings since November 2024, while the All Blacks remain close behind after a three-match July test series win over France.
The Springboks and All Blacks are both well-represented in FloRugby’s Top 100 Rugby Players list, with South Africa featuring 19 players and New Zealand 14.
Stars such as Ardie Savea (No. 1), Cheslin Kolbe (No. 4), Will Jordan (No. 9), and Eben Etzebeth (No. 10) all are expected to feature in this high-stakes encounter.
Here's more information on the two All Blacks vs. Springboks matches in The Rugby Championship:
New Zealand Vs. South Africa Rugby Kickoff Time, Location On Sept. 6
New Zealand hosts the Springboks at legendary Eden Park at 3:05 a.m. in Auckland, New Zealand.
New Zealand Vs. South Africa Rugby Kickoff Time, Location On Sept. 13
The All Blacks then host South Africa in the nation's capital of Wellington at 3:05 a.m. at Sky Stadium.
All Blacks Vs. Springboks All-Time Record
The All Blacks own a 62-42-4 record against the Springboks.
The Springboks have won the last four matches, including in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final and twice in South Africa in the 2024 Rugby Championship.
The All Blacks last beat the Springboks in the 2023 Rugby Championship, 35-20.
The Best New Zealand All Blacks
- Ardie Savea (1)
- Jordie Barrett (6)
- Will Jordan (9)
- Scott Barrett (21)
- Wallace Sititi (28)
- Damian McKenzie (33)
- Tyrel Lomax (35)
- Cam Roigard (48)
- Tamaiti Williams (60)
- Beauden Barrett (61)
- Tupou Vaa’i (68)
- Mark Tele’a (70)
- Sevu Reece (88)
- Caleb Clarke (90)
The Best South Africa Springboks
- Pieter-Steph du Toit (3)
- Cheslin Kolbe (4)
- Eben Etzebeth (10)
- Ox Nché (14)
- Jesse Kriel (18)
- Damian Willemse (22)
- Damian de Allende (25)
- Handré Pollard (31)
- RG Snyman (32)
- Siya Kolisi (34)
- Kwagga Smith (36)
- Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (37)
- Kurt-Lee Arendse (44)
- Malcolm Marx (47)
- Grant Williams (57)
- Franco Mostert (66)
- Thomas Du Toit (69)
- Cameron Hanekom (87)
- Andre Esterhuizen (91)
The 100 Best Rugby Players In The World: The Full List
The full list was compiled by FloRugby’s editorial team led by Philip Bendon and ranks the top-performing men’s players in the world heading into the 2025-2026 global rugby calendar.
Every player on the list is active and expected to feature in major competitions this season, including The Rugby Championship, Six Nations, EPCR Champions Cup and the British & Irish Lions Tour.
The Rugby Championship 2025 Schedule
Aug. 16
Aug. 23
Sept. 5
Sept. 6
Sept. 13
Sept. 27
Oct. 4
How To Watch The Rugby Championship 2025
In the United States, rugby fans can watch 2025 The Rugby Championship on FloRugby and the FloSports App.
World Rugby Rankings on July 28, 2025
- South Africa, 92.78
- New Zealand, 92.06
- Ireland, 89.83
- France, 87.82
- England, 87.64
- Australia, 82.08
- Argentina, 82.05
- Scotland, 81.57
- Fiji, 80.50
- Italy, 77.77
- Georgia, 74.69
- Wales, 74.05
- Samoa, 72.48
- Japan, 72.29
- Spain, 69.12
- USA, 68.45
- Uruguay, 67.52
- Portugal, 66.44
- Tonga, 65.46
- Chile, 63.83
- Romania, 62.67
- Belgium, 61.20
- Hong Kong China, 59.98
- Zimbabwe, 58.80
- Canada, 57.75
How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
The URC will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:
FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.