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The groundbreaking Nations Championship – a landmark joint venture between SANZAAR and Six Nations Rugby to create the new biennial tournament – will see the 12 biggest nations in world rugby colliding in a competitive new tournament that will reshape the future of the global game. The SANZAAR nations – South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and Argentina – plus invitational teams Japan and Fiji, will represent the Southern Hemisphere in the new competition, played in the two existing international windows in July and November, against the Six Nations teams, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. Following the six rounds, the Nations Championship will culminate in a first-of-its-kind Finals Weekend, which will be hosted at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London in November 2026.
The history
Australia
04 Jul | Venue TBD
12:00
Ireland
Argentina
04 Jul | Venue TBD
12:00
Scotland
New Zealand
04 Jul | Venue TBD
12:00
France
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Bulls and Stormers eye leap on Vodacom URC logThe Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers will both have their sights set on making an important jump up the Vodacom United Rugby Championship standings when they meet in their rescheduled round eight clash in Pretoria on Saturday.
SA Cup
Five teams hunt back-to-back SA Cup winsSuzuki Griquas, the Griffons, Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, Valke, and Airlink Pumas all hit the ground running in the SA Cup last week and with four coveted Carling Currie Cup Premier Division spots on the line, there is everything to play for as they look to carry that winning momentum into an exciting second round of action this weekend.
News
SA Rugby charts bold path for community growth at 2026 National WorkshopSA Rugby concluded its 2026 Community Rugby Workshop on Tuesday, bringing together provincial unions and key stakeholders to solidify a “data-driven” roadmap for the future of the community game.
Pick n Pay Women's Super League
Daisies break clear as Sharks bag first win in WSL 1The Isuzu Bulls Daisies delivered a decisive second half performance against DHL Western Province to confirm their dominance in the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 1 on Saturday, while the Sharks Women secured their very first win in round four of the competition.
SA Cup
Three key away wins kick-start 2026 SA CupThe Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, Airlink Pumas and Valke all got their 2026 SA Cup campaigns off to winning starts on the road, while Suzuki Griquas and the Griffons also secured wins in the opening round as the 10 teams chase qualification for the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division.
