RUGBY THRILLS - what to expect this weekend

After a weekend of upsets, blowouts, and last-gasp drama, rugby fans can buckle up for another thrilling round of action across SuperSport’s channels. The Currie Cup continues to deliver fireworks, the British & Irish Lions have already sealed the series, and schoolboy rugby takes centre stage with some of the fiercest rivalries in the country.

Here’s your full guide to the weekend’s live rugby, tournament by tournament.

🦁 British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia

3rd Test: Australia v The Lions
📺 Saturday, 11:50 on SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)

The Lions have already wrapped up the series in dramatic fashion, coming back from 18 points down to snatch a 29–26 win in Melbourne. With the series won, the third Test is all about pride for the Wallabies — and a chance for the Lions to complete a rare clean sweep.

🇿🇦 Currie Cup – Premier Division (Round 2)

The opening round delivered everything from shock upsets to statement wins. The Lions crushed the defending champion Sharks, the Bulls bullied WP, and Boland stunned the Cheetahs in their top-flight return. Round 2 promises more fireworks.

• Toyota Cheetahs v Airlink Pumas
  📺 Friday, 18:55 on SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)
  The Cheetahs will be desperate to bounce back after their shock loss to Boland, but the Pumas are flying high after a six-try demolition of Griquas.

• Fidelity ADT Lions v DHL Western Province
  📺 Saturday, 14:55 on SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)
  The Lions were ruthless in Round 1. WP, meanwhile, were blown away by the Bulls. This one could get spicy.

• Vodacom Bulls v Hollywoodbets Sharks
  📺 Saturday, 17:05 on SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)
  The Bulls were brutal in their opener. The Sharks? Shell-shocked. Expect a physical battle in Pretoria.

• Suzuki Griquas v Sanlam Boland Kavaliers
  📺 Sunday, 14:55 on SuperSport Rugby (channel 211)
  Boland’s fairytale return continues after their dramatic 88th-minute win over the Cheetahs. Can they back it up against a wounded Griquas side?

🏉 Women’s International Rugby

• South Africa v New Zealand (2nd Test)
  📺 Saturday, 16:50 on Grandstand (channel 201)
  The Springbok Women face the world champion Black Ferns again after a tough first Test. With the World Cup looming, this is a crucial test of progress.

🏫 King Price Derby Series

The schoolboy rivalries heat up with a stacked Saturday lineup, including the iconic Paarl derby and a Grey v Grey showdown.

• Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool v Hoërskool Waterkloof
  📺 Saturday, 13:50 on FTB LIVE

• Jeppe High School for Boys v King Edward VII School
  📺 Saturday, 13:55 on SuperSport Schools (channel 216)

• Grey High School v Grey College
  📺 Saturday, 15:25 on FTB LIVE

• Hoërskool Gimnasium Paarl v Paarl Boys' High School
  📺 Saturday, 15:50 on SuperSport Schools (channel 216)

🏆 SDC Noordvaal Cup

• Helpmekaar Kollege v RHS
  📺 Saturday, 12:20 on SuperSport Schools (channel 216)
  A key clash in the Noordvaal Cup as two proud rugby schools go head-to-head.