Key Rugby Dates
Major international rugby events: Six Nations, Rugby World Cup, Autumn Internationals, and Lions tours.
Upcoming Events
South Africa vs New Zealand — 1st Test (Freedom Cup)
The first Test of the historic Freedom Cup series between the Springboks and All Blacks at Ellis Park Stadium. First time the Freedom Cup has been contested over four Tests.
All Blacks vs Lions — NZ Tour of South Africa
The All Blacks face the Lions at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg during their tour of South Africa.
Argentina vs Australia — 1st Test
Argentina host Australia in the first of two tests at Estadio 23 de Agosto, San Salvador de Jujuy.
South Africa vs New Zealand — 2nd Test (Freedom Cup)
The second Test of the Freedom Cup series between the Springboks and All Blacks at Cape Town Stadium.
Argentina vs Australia — 2nd Test
Argentina host Australia in the second test at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza.
South Africa vs New Zealand — 3rd Test (Freedom Cup)
The third Test of the Freedom Cup series at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, with a women's curtain raiser match.
Japan vs Canada — Test Match
Japan host Canada in an international test at Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata.
Fiji vs Canada — Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Semi-Final
Defending champions Fiji face Canada in the first semi-final of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026, played under a new four-team knockout format.
South Africa vs New Zealand — 4th Test (Freedom Cup) in Baltimore
The fourth and final Test of the Freedom Cup series takes place at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, USA — a historic neutral-venue Test match.
WXV 2026 Global Series Challenger — Hong Kong
The inaugural WXV Global Series Challenger for emerging women's rugby nations takes place at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, with triple-header matchdays on 13, 19 and 26 September 2026.
Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Final
Finals day of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026, with the third-place play-off followed by the final in Tokyo.
Premiership Rugby 2026-27 Season Opener
The 2026-27 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season kicks off with the opening round of fixtures.
BKT United Rugby Championship 2026-27 — Round 1
The 2026/27 URC season kicks off with Benetton hosting the Dragons at Stadio Monigo in Treviso.
Australia vs South Africa — Mandela Challenge Plate
Wallabies host defending world champions South Africa for the Mandela Challenge Plate at Optus Stadium, Perth.
New Zealand vs Australia — Bledisloe Cup Test 1
First Bledisloe Cup test of 2026 as the All Blacks host Australia at Eden Park, Auckland.
Australia vs New Zealand — Rugby League World Cup 2026 Opener
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup opens with a blockbuster Pool A clash between the Kangaroos and the Kiwis in Sydney.
Samoa vs France — Rugby League World Cup 2026
Samoa face France in the group stage of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Investec Champions Cup 2026-27 — Round 1
The pool stage of the 2026-27 Investec Champions Cup opens with Round 1 across Europe's top clubs.
Papua New Guinea vs Lebanon — Rugby League World Cup 2026
PNG open their World Cup campaign against Lebanon in front of a home crowd in Port Moresby.
Australia vs New Zealand — Bledisloe Cup Test 2
Second Bledisloe Cup test as Australia host New Zealand at Accor Stadium, Sydney.