Jam-packed rugby weekend on SuperSport
Rugby fans are in for a real treat this coming weekend, with world-class rugby of all sorts played live from early on Friday until late on Sunday and all of it covered on SuperSport.
Here are some of the things you can look forward to. All times are CAT (GMT +2)
> > > HONG KONG SEVENS < < <
The Hong Kong Sevens is one of the most anticipated events in the rugby calendar, featuring fast-paced and thrilling matches.
This weekend, teams from around the world will compete in the fifth round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Series.
The tournament kicks off early on Friday morning and continues through Sunday, with matches running throughout the day.
The Blitzboks will be in action, facing Uruguay at 11:54am and Australia at 2:37pm on Friday, followed by New Zealand at 7:43am on Saturday.
The excitement culminates with the final match on Sunday afternoon. All the Sevens action will be on SS Rugby (channel 211).
Greetings from Hong Kong! 🏙️🇭🇰 The #Blitzboks are set to deliver high-octane action at this weekend’s #HSBCSVNSHKG.
— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) March 27, 2025
Swipe for the pool fixtures. #PoweredByUnity pic.twitter.com/TKqDCjXyVS
> > > SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC < < <
Super Rugby Pacific brings more top-tier rugby action this weekend with several exciting matches on offer.
This will be Round 7 of the competition and it will be crucial for teams looking to strengthen their positions on the packed log.
Fans can look forward to seeing some old-schools Southern Hemisphere skill and flair, and as a bonus the two Friday games can be watched in office.
KEY FIXTURES
Hurricanes v Waratahs - Friday 8am on SuperSport Action (channel 210)
Brumbies v Highlanders - Friday 10:30am on SuperSport Action (channel 210)
> > > UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP < < <
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship features several key matches this weekend, with teams battling it out in Round 14 of the competition.
Highlights include the Hollywoodbets Sharks taking on Leinster Rugby on Saturday evening, followed by the Emirates Lions having to guts out some log points out of Glasgow later that night.
These matches are pivotal for teams aiming to secure playoff spots and will undoubtedly provide plenty of excitement and drama.
🗣️ "You see kids coming down the water slide or someone having a beer down the other end."
— SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) March 27, 2025
RG Snyman is excited to return to the Shark Tank this weekend as his team look to bounce back from their #VURC loss in Pretoria.
📺 The Sharks host Leinster on Saturday at 19:15. pic.twitter.com/EFsHFLiBm2
KEY FIXTURES
Ulster v DHL Stormers - Friday 9:35pm on SS Rugby (211)
Vodacom Bulls v Zebre - Saturday 2:45pm on SS Rugby (211)
Hollywoodbets Sharks v Leinster - Saturday 7:15pm on SS Rugby (211)
Glasgow Warriors v Emirates Lions - Saturday 9:35pm on SS Rugby
> > > WOMEN'S PREMIER DIVISION < < <
The Women's Premier Division reaches its climax this weekend with the final match between the Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province.
This highly anticipated showdown will take place at 5:10pm on Saturday (SS Variety 3, channel 208) and is sure to showcase the best of women's rugby in South Africa.
> > > SCHOOLS RUGBY < < <
This weekend also features some of the famous South African Easter Festivals - including Noord Suid and the Grey High Festival - showcasing some of the best young rugby talent in the world.
If you're not on the South African schools rugby bus yet, please hop on.
The levels of passion and entertainment are unmatched, and as rugby spectacles these schools games offer as much as any proffesional game ever.
KEY FIXTURES (all shown on SuperSport Schools, channel 216):
Paarl Boys High v Hoërskool Waterkloof - Friday 5:25pm
Paarl Gimnasium v King Edward VII School - Friday 6:55pm
Grey College v Hoërskool Noordheuwel - Saturday 6:25pm
Paul Roos Gimnasium v Hoërskool Garsfontein - Saturday 7:55pm
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