RUGBY THRILLS - what to expect this weekend

Clear your schedule and cancel your plans — the rugby gods have spoken, and they’ve delivered a weekend lineup that’s wall-to-wall action. From sunrise scrums in New Zealand to primetime Currie Cup clashes, SuperSport is your passport to every bone-rattling moment.

It’s one of those weekends where rugby doesn’t just fill your screen — it owns it. From early-morning NPC to Twickenham drama and Loftus lights, there’s something for every fan, every timezone, and every mood.

The Rugby Championship hits its final round with three teams still in the hunt. The URC rolls into Round 2 with South African sides hosting and hustling. And the NPC? Still the best excuse to watch rugby with your slippers on.

Here’s your full guide to what’s live, what’s loud, and what’s worth cancelling plans for.

The Rugby Championship

The log is tighter than a Test match scrum:

1. South Africa – 15
2. New Zealand – 14
3. Australia – 11
4. Argentina – 9

Only Argentina is out of the running, and even that’s by a whisker. The rest? Still in it. Every result matters, and every point could swing the title.

The Boks are taking their final swing at glory in London and Twickenham will be green and gold. South Africans in the UK? They’re coming in droves. Expect a home atmosphere in a foreign stadium.

Meanwhile, the Wallabies and All Blacks clash in a midday blockbuster. If the Boks slip, New Zealand could sneak past. If they don’t, it’s champagne time in London.

Australia vs New Zealand
🕒 Sat 4 Oct, 11:35–13:45
📺 SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)

Argentina vs South Africa
🕒 Sat 4 Oct, 14:50–17:00
📺 SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)

Vodacom URC

The URC is back and already spicy. South African sides are hosting, travelling, and trying to find rhythm early. The Bulls welcome Leinster to Loftus, the Stormers host Ospreys, and the Lions head to Italy. The Sharks? Off to Wales.

DHL Stormers vs Ospreys
🕒 Fri 3 Oct, 18:55–21:00
📺 SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)

Dragons vs Hollywoodbets Sharks
🕒 Fri 3 Oct, 21:00–23:05
📺 SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)

Edinburgh vs Ulster
🕒 Fri 3 Oct, 21:00–23:05
📺 SuperSport Variety 1 (channel 206)

Connacht Rugby vs Scarlets
🕒 Sat 4 Oct, 14:40–16:45
📺 SuperSport Variety 2 (channel 207)

Vodacom Bulls vs Leinster Rugby
🕒 Sat 4 Oct, 18:25–20:40
📺 SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)

Munster Rugby vs Cardiff Rugby
🕒 Sat 4 Oct, 20:40–22:45
📺 SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)

Zebre Parma vs Lions
🕒 Sun 5 Oct, 15:55–18:00
📺 SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)

NPC

South Africa still has one link to our Super Rugby past — morning rugby. NPC games are perfect for coffee and couch, and on Fridays you even get to sneak one in at the office. Round 10 delivers four fixtures, all live and all early.

North Harbour vs Southland
🕒 Fri 3 Oct, 08:05–10:10
📺 SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)

Waikato vs Northland
🕒 Sat 4 Oct, 05:30–07:35
📺 SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)

Manawatu vs Hawke's Bay
🕒 Sat 4 Oct, 08:05–10:10
📺 SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)

Canterbury vs Taranaki
🕒 Sun 5 Oct, 05:30–07:35
📺 SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)