The Springboks will play Wales in the Nations Championship on Saturday, 18 July 2026.

Kick-off: 17:40
Venue: Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
Match: South Africa vs Wales

The game forms part of the third round of the 2026 Nations Championship.

Do you think the Springboks will secure another victory against Wales?

The third round of the 2026 Nations Championship takes place this Saturday, with six major international rugby matches scheduled across the globe.

Saturday, 18 July 2026

New Zealand vs Ireland
Kick-off: 09:10
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

Japan vs France
Kick-off: 10:40
Venue: Japan National Stadium, Tokyo

Australia vs Italy
Kick-off: 12:10
Venue: HBF Park, Perth

Fiji vs Scotland
Kick-off: 15:10
Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh

South Africa vs Wales
Kick-off: 17:40
Venue: Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban

Argentina vs England
Kick-off: 21:10
Venue: Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, Santiago del Estero

All kick-off times are shown in South African Standard Time.

Which Nations Championship match are you most looking forward to this weekend?

The 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship concludes this weekend, with eight placement matches taking place across Friday and Saturday.

The Junior Springboks will face France in Saturday’s final as they look to successfully defend their world title.

Friday, 17 July 2026

USA U20 vs Uruguay U20
15th-place play-off
Kick-off: 16:00

Argentina U20 vs Australia U20
7th-place play-off
Kick-off: 16:00

Japan U20 vs Spain U20
13th-place play-off
Kick-off: 18:30

Scotland U20 vs Wales U20
5th-place play-off
Kick-off: 18:30

Saturday, 18 July 2026

Fiji U20 vs Georgia U20
11th-place play-off
Kick-off: 16:00

England U20 vs New Zealand U20
Third-place play-off
Kick-off: 16:00

Italy U20 vs Ireland U20
9th-place play-off
Kick-off: 18:30

France U20 vs South Africa U20
World Rugby U20 Championship final
Kick-off: 18:30

All kick-off times are shown in South African Standard Time.

Can the Junior Springboks defeat France and retain their World Rugby U20 Championship title?

The 2026 Currie Cup Premier Division gets underway this weekend, with four opening-round matches scheduled across South Africa.

Friday, 17 July 2026

Airlink Pumas vs Hollywoodbets Sharks XV
Kick-off: 17:00
Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela

Stormers XV vs Suzuki Griquas
Kick-off: 19:05
Venue: DHL Stadium, Cape Town

Sunday, 19 July 2026

Toyota Cheetahs vs Fidelity ADT Lions
Kick-off: 13:00
Venue: Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein

Sanlam Boland Kavaliers vs Vodacom Bulls
Kick-off: 15:05
Venue: Boland Stadium, Wellington

All times are shown in South African Standard Time.

Which team are you backing in the opening round of the 2026 Currie Cup?

Here are the fixtures and kickoff times in South African time.

Saturday, 4 July 2026

New Zealand vs France
Kickoff: 09:10 SAST
Venue: One NZ Stadium, Christchurch

Japan vs Italy
Kickoff: 10:40 SAST
Venue: Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground, Tokyo

Australia vs Ireland
Kickoff: 12:10 SAST
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Fiji vs Wales
Kickoff: 15:10 SAST
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff

South Africa vs England
Kickoff: 17:40 SAST
Venue: Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Argentina vs Scotland
Kickoff: 21:10 SAST
Venue: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Cordoba

The big one for South African fans is obviously the Springboks vs England at Ellis Park. It should be a massive opening match for the Boks in the new tournament.

Which game are you most looking forward to this weekend?

The Springboks return to action this weekend with one of the biggest rugby matches of the year as they take on England in the opening round of the new Nations Championship.

If you're planning your Saturday, here's everything you need to know.

Springboks vs England Kickoff Time

Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026

Kickoff: 17:40 (5:40 pm SAST)

Venue: Emirates Airline Park (Ellis Park), Johannesburg 

Where Can You Watch It?

The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa, with coverage expected to begin well before kickoff.

If you're heading to Ellis Park, it's worth arriving early to avoid traffic and enjoy the pre-match atmosphere.

Why This Match Matters

This is the Springboks' first match of the inaugural Nations Championship and an early opportunity to make a statement against one of their biggest rivals.

The Springboks have enjoyed the upper hand in recent meetings with England, including victories in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final and the 2024 Autumn Test. England will be looking to end that run and start their campaign with a major upset. 

Springboks 2026 July Fixtures

After England, the Springboks will also face:

• Scotland on Saturday, 11 July

• Wales on Saturday, 18 July

All three home matches are scheduled to kick off at 17:40 SAST. 

Will you be watching the game at home, at the stadium, or out with friends? What is your score prediction for the Springboks vs England?