The Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend. We’ll show you how to watch South Africa vs. Australia online.
The 2025 Rugby Championship kicks off with champions South Africa taking on wooden spoon holders Australia at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, and we have all the info that you need to watch South Africa vs. Australia, whatever hemisphere you’re in.
As well as the reigning Rugby Championship victors, the Springboks also hold the World Cup and the top spot in the international rugby rankings. With an 88% winning record, Rassie Erasmus is building a dynasty and is now seeking the country’s first back-to-back titles in this tournament. It’s been almost three years since they’ve lost to the Wallabies, so his side will start as heavy favorites as the likes of Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, and Pieter-Steph du Toit all start in a very experienced XV.
They may have ultimately lost the series, but the Lions tour of Australia suggested the health of the hosts may be in a better state than previously feared. After losing the second game to a controversial last minute try, the Wallabies powered their way to a win in the third and final fixture to provide some sense of optimism heading into the Rugby Championship. Heading across the Indian Ocean for a double header to begin won’t make things easy, but experienced coach Joe Schmidt will have taken heart from their performances and will be buoyed by the return of veteran fly-half James O’Connor.
Can the Wallabies out-jump the Springboks? You’ll find international broadcasters on which to watch South Africa vs. Australia below, together with details on the kick-off time, streaming platforms, and how to use a VPN to access your live stream if you’re overseas this weekend.
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US: FloRugby (from $30/month)
UK: Sky Sports (from £35/month)
AU: Stan Sport (from $32/month)
Access streaming anywhere: NordVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:10 a.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. BST / 11:10 p.m. AWSTHow to watch South Africa vs. Australia in the UK
You can watch South Africa vs. Australia on Sky Sports in the UK; it’s the official Rugby Championship 2025 broadcaster. Sky TV plans that include Sky Sports start from £35/month, and you can customize your plan to make sure you get all the channels you need.
