Springboks and All Blacks 2026 Fixtures: A Rugby Fan’s Guide

2026 promises a thrilling year for rugby fans, particularly those following the Springboks and the All Blacks. With a revised Rugby Championship schedule and the highly anticipated “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series, there’s plenty to look forward to. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of confirmed fixtures for both the Springboks and Springbok Women.

South Africa Rugby Fixtures: Springboks

Captain Siya Kolisi is expected to lead the Springboks through a demanding schedule in 2026. The Rugby Championship will seize a break this year, making way for a tour by the All Blacks to South Africa and the Nations Championship.

Nations Championship 2026

All kick-off times are to be confirmed (TBC).

• Saturday 4 July: South Africa vs England, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
• Saturday 11 July: South Africa vs Scotland, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
• Saturday 18 July: South Africa vs Wales, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
• 6-8 November: Scotland vs Recent Zealand, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
• 13-15 November: France vs South Africa, Venue TBC
• Saturday 21 November: England vs New Zealand, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

The Springboks and All Blacks will reignite their historic rivalry with a series of matches in August and September 2026.

• Saturday 22 August: South Africa v New Zealand, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
• Saturday 29 August: South Africa v New Zealand, DHL Stadium, Cape Town
• Saturday 4 September: South Africa v New Zealand, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
• Saturday 12 September: South Africa v New Zealand, M&T Bank Stadium, Cape Town

South Africa Rugby Fixtures: Springbok Women

Following a successful 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign, where they reached the quarter-finals for the first time, the Springbok Women aim to build on their momentum in 2026.

Two-Test Series

• Saturday 4 July: South Africa v USA, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
• Saturday 11 July: South Africa v USA, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Black Ferns International Series

• Saturday 5 September: South Africa v Black Ferns, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg (Kick-off: TBC)

These fixtures promise a captivating year of rugby action for South African fans. Stay tuned for updates on kick-off times and further announcements.