The No. 1 world-ranked South Africa Springboks are seeking out their second consecutive and fifth overall Rugby Championship title this year, a feat that must be completed after six weeks of international rugby competition. South Africa, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand will all go head-to-head through three rounds until a winner is crowned.  

Saturday, Aug. 16 marks the first day of the Rugby Championship, and the Springboks are set to open against the No. 6 world-ranked Australia Wallabies. The Wallabies are coached by one of the best in the game with Joe Schmidt, but overcoming a dominant force like South Africa on their own turf might not be in the cards just yet for the squad. 

The Springboks have looked like the most physical team heading into the Rugby Championship and have outscored their opponents 142-34 in the past three matches they’ve played in 2025. 

2025 South Africa vs Australia – Men’s

Here’s every try by the South Africa Springboks in their opening Rugby Championship match versus the Australia Wallabies. 

Every Try Made By The South Africa Springboks Against The Australia Wallabies

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Springboks Captain Siya Kolisi Puts It Over The Try Line

TRY! Siya Kolisi | Min 16

Captain fantastic pounces! The Springboks go over 20 points clear as captain Siya Kolisi pounces! RSA 22 – AUS 0.#RSAvAUS #TheRugbyChampionship pic.twitter.com/MHa0c854U3

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) August 16, 2025Andre Esterhuizen Gets His First Try As A Springbok

TRY! Andre Esterhuizen | Min 11

Things are getting ugly for the Wallabies on the highveld! Andre Esterhuizen adds another five points as the Boks ease into a three score lead. RSA 15 – AUS 0.#RSAvAUS pic.twitter.com/4cvkt0Oh5M

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) August 16, 2025Kurt-Lee Arendse Scores Within The First Two Minutes

TRY! Kurt Lee Arendse | Min 2

The Boks hit the ground running and it is the finishing machine Kurt Lee Arendse who finishes it off! #RSAvAUS #TheRugbyChampionship pic.twitter.com/n0I7sTX7DG

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) August 16, 2025Current World Rugby Men’s Rankings

Here’s the world’s top 10 rugby teams. 

South Africa – 92.78New Zealand – 92.06Ireland – 89.83France – 87.82England – 87.64Australia – 82.08Argentina – 82.05Scotland – 81.57Fiji – 80.50Italy – 77.77The Rugby Championship 2025 Schedule

Aug. 16

Aug. 23

Sept. 6

Sept. 13

Sept. 27

Oct. 4

How 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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