South Africa will look to make it two Rugby Championship titles in a row as they open their TRC campaign against Australia Wallabies on August 16 at Ellis Park. 

In spite of the absolute dominance that the Boks have exhibited in rugby union the last few years, it’s easy to forget that the New Zealand All Blacks have dominated most of the past decade. The All Blacks have won six TRC titles since 2015, while the Springboks have won two titles. 

Wallabies are the only other team to win in the last 10 years. They last won the Rugby Championship in 2015. 

Which brings us to 2025, and the opening match of the competition between SA and the Wallabies. South Africa is certainly favored, but there are no free wins in Southern Hemisphere rugby. 

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Where To Watch South Africa Vs. Australia Live Stream

Every match of the 2025 Rugby Championship is streaming live in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

Match replays, highlights and breaking news will be on both platforms.

What Time Are The Springboks Playing Vs. Australia?

The first match of the Rugby Championship, between South Africa and Australia, is at 11:10 a.m. ET on Aug. 16. 

The match will take place at Emirates Airline Park, also known as Ellis Park, in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

South Africa Springboks LineupOx NcheMalcolm MarxWilco LouwEben EtzebethLood de JagerMarco van StadenPieter-Steph du ToitSiya KolisiGrant WilliamsManie LibbokKurt-Lee ArendseAndre EsterhuizenJesse KrielEdwill van der MerweAphelele Fassi

Substitutes: 16. Bongi Mbonambi, 17. Boan Venter, 18. Asenathi Ntlabakanye, 19. Franco Mostert, 20. Kwagga Smith, 21. Cobus Reinach, 22. Canan Moodie, 23. Damian Willemse

Wallabies LineupJames SlipperBilly PollardTaniela TupouNick FrostWill SkeltonTom HooperFraser McReightHarry WilsonNic WhiteJames O’ConnorDylan PietschLen IkitauJoseph-Aukuso SuaaliiMax JorgensenTom Wright

Substitutes: 16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17. Angus Bell, 18. Zane Nonggorr, 19. Jeremy Williams, 20. Langi Gleeson, 21. Tate McDermott, 22. Tane Edmed, 23. Andrew Kellaway

The Rugby Championship 2025 Schedule

Aug. 16

Aug. 23

Sept. 6

Sept. 13

Sept. 27

Oct. 4

South Africa Springboks Fixtures 2025

June 28

July 5

July 12

July 19

Aug. 16

Aug. 23

Sept. 6

Sept. 13

Sept. 27

Oct. 4

Nov. 8

3:10 p.m. ET: France vs. South Africa

Nov. 15

7:40 a.m. ET: Italy vs. South Africa

Nov. 22

12:40 p.m. ET: Ireland vs. South Africa

Nov. 29

10:10 a.m. ET: Wales vs. South AfricaAustralia Wallabies 2025 Fixtures

July 5

11:30 p.m. ET: Australia vs. Fiji

July 19

6:00 a.m. ET: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions

July 26

6:00 a.m. ET: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions

Aug. 2

6:00 a.m. ET: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions

Aug. 16

Aug. 23

Sept. 6

Sept. 13

Sept. 27

Oct. 4

Oct. 24

8:00 p.m. ET: Japan vs. Australia

Nov. 1

11:10 a.m. ET: England vs. Australia

Nov. 8

12:40 p.m. ET: Italy vs. Australia

Nov. 15

3:10 p.m. ET: Ireland vs. Australia

Nov. 22

3:10 p.m. ET: France vs. AustraliaHow To Watch The Rugby Championship 2025

In the United States, rugby fans can watch 2025 The Rugby Championship 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: 

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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