The Rugby Championship’s headline rivalry returns Saturday when No. 1 New Zealand hosts No. 3 South Africa in Wellington at Sky Stadium.
Kickoff is 3 a.m. ET in the United States, with the match streaming live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli will take charge of the contest.
The All Blacks edged the Springboks 24-17 in Round 3, ending a four-match losing run against their biggest rivals. Scott Robertson’s side now aims to beat South Africa twice in a single tournament for the first time since 2017.
Will Jordan continues to be a key attacking weapon, with 27 try involvements in his past 21 Tests, including one against the Boks in Auckland. New Zealand has also leaned heavily on their maul, scoring three tries from that set piece, more than any other team in this year’s competition.
2025 New Zealand All Blacks vs South Africa – Men’s
South Africa, meanwhile, has lost two of its past three Tests and faces the prospect of back-to-back defeats for the first time since 2022.
The Springboks remain dangerous with ball in hand, leading the tournament in offloads and 22-meter entries but struggling with efficiency inside the red zone. With Ox Nche and Kwagga Smith consistently punching over the gainline, the Boks will test New Zealand’s defensive edge in another classic battle.
New Zealand vs. South Africa Rugby Kickoff Time
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:05 a.m. ET in the United States (Saturday evening local time in Wellington). The referee for the match is Nika Amashukeli of Georgia.
How To Stream New Zealand vs. South Africa Rugby For Free
Fans in the United States can watch the All Blacks–Springboks showdown for free on FloRugby’s YouTube and Facebook accounts. The match will also be available to stream on FloRugby and the FloSports app, where full replays will be posted after the final whistle.
This rare free broadcast provides an opportunity for casual and dedicated fans alike to catch one of rugby’s greatest rivalries without a subscription.
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The Rugby Championship 2025 Schedule
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How To Watch The Rugby Championship 2025
In the United States, rugby fans can watch The Rugby Championship 2025 on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
The URC will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:
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