SA takes on the world in a weekend of high-stakes action and SuperSport has you covered with every moment

SuperSport is your destination for a weekend of unmissable sporting action. From the pitch to the octagon, the World of Champions brings you the biggest clashes and most thrilling events from across the globe, all in one place.

All eyes will be on the Springboks this weekend as they start their Rugby Championship journey against long-time adversaries, Australia. Following an intensive conditioning camp, the Boks are prepared for a physical and tactical showdown.

The first match against the Wallabies takes place at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 16 August, where the Boks will be determined to start their championship defence with a winning performance in front of a home crowd.

The Rugby Championship is the annual international series featuring New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, and Argentina, and every point matters.

The Boks will follow up this home fixture with a second test against Australia in Cape Town on 23 August, before heading to New Zealand for back-to-back tests, with all the action live on SuperSport. We also have plenty of Currie Cup action in store this weekend too on Your World of Champions.

Shifting from the scrum to the octagon, South African UFC champion Dricus du Plessis faces arguably the toughest challenge of his career.

In the main event of UFC 319 in Chicago, Stillknocks is set to defend his UFC world middleweight title against the undefeated Russian fighter, Khamzat Chimaev.

This highly anticipated bout, Du Plessis's first since his unanimous decision win over Sean Strickland in February, will be broadcast on SuperSport Action and Maximo 1 in the early hours of Sunday, 17 August.

The on-field rivalry with Australia continues on the cricket pitch.

The Proteas levelled the T20I series against Australia this week, setting the stage for a winner-takes-all finale on the weekend.

A victory in the third and final match would not only secure a series win for the Proteas but could also contribute to a historic "double green and gold blow" against Australia, with the Springboks also in action.

The team is focused on clinching the series, capitalising on this unique opportunity to achieve dual victories over their rivals in both cricket and rugby. Fans can watch all the action live on SuperSport.

But that’s not all.

We have plenty more action in store, especially for football fans. The thrilling MTN8 semifinals kick off this weekend, with a titanic first-leg clash between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns on 16 August, at Orlando Stadium.

The Buccaneers know they must get a positive result to take to Lucas Moripe Stadium for the second leg.

In the other semifinal, Stellenbosch take on Sekhukhune United later that day in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter. The semifinal action is also available to stream live on Showmax Premier League.

The excitement doesn’t stop there, as two of the world's most competitive football leagues kick off their new seasons.

The Premier League starts on 15 August, with defending champions Liverpool taking on Bournemouth.

The game of the weekend, however, is a classic rivalry reborn as Manchester United face Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.

All the Premier League action is available on SuperSport and Showmax Premier League.

LaLiga also gets underway on 15 August, as Girona plays Rayo Vallecano, with champions Barcelona beginning their campaign on Saturday.

Finally, we turn our attention to the track and field as the Wanda Diamond League returns this weekend with the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Poland.

After a break, the world’s best athletes are back in action, setting their sights on the upcoming World Athletics Championships and the Diamond League Final.

Your World of Champions is poised to deliver nothing but the best sporting action this weekend.

From cricket to football, rugby to UFC – there is no better place to enjoy this major sporting weekend than with Your World of Champions, SuperSport, as well as Showmax Premier League.