Rugby test games not to miss this weekend: Kick-off times and fixtures

Rugby lovers are in for a treat this weekend as the international season ramps up with a number of not-to-miss clashes around the world.

On Saturday, 6 July, the All Blacks will host England in what will be New Zealand’s first Test since losing the 2023 Rugby World Cup final against the Springboks.

It will also be Scott Robertson’s first Test in charge of the All Blacks.

England, meanwhile, are coming off a 52-17 win over Japan last weekend.

The Test will take place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin and will kick off at 09:05 (SA time).

Following that, Australia will welcome Wales to the Sydney Football Stadium for an 11:45 (SA time) clash.

Wales are coming off a heavy 41-13 loss against the Springboks at Twickenham in London, while the Wallabies also have a new coach in Joe Schmidt.

SPRINGBOKS VS IRELAND

Finally, it’s the big one!

The No 1-ranked Springboks will host the world’s second-best side, Ireland, in the first of two Tests at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00.

The sides last met at last year’s World Cup when Ireland emerged victorious – only for the Springboks to go on to lift the Webb Ellis Cup.

Ireland have won eight of the last 12 Tests between the two nations, but have only ever won once in South Africa in 118 years – and have suffered their biggest ever defeat in South Africa in Pretoria!

The match will be screened live on SuperSport – and delayed on SABC at 20:30.

ALL WEEKEND FIXTURES

All times SA

FRIDAY, 5 JULY

Samoa 33-25 Italy

Georgia vs Fiji – 18:00

SATURDAY, 6 JULY

USA vs Romania – 02:00

New Zealand vs England – 09:05

Japan vs Maori All Blacks – 11:30

Australia vs Wales – 11:45

South Africa vs Ireland – 17:00

Argentina vs France – 21:00

Chile vs Hong Kong – 22:00

Canada vs Scotland – 23:00