Match official appointments to 15 September 2025

Match official appointments for the next few days have been made - Nika Amashukeli from Georgia is the referee in Wellington where the Springboks take on the All Blacks, Sara Cox from England will take charge of the Bok Women's RWC quarter-final against the Black Ferns in England, and Griffin Colby and Stephan Geldenhuys will referee the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division semi-finals.

Castle Lager Rugby Championship

Saturday, 13 September 2025

New Zealand vs South Africa at Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand - 09h05
Referee: Nika Amashukeli (GRU)
Assistant Referees: Angus Gardner (RA), Jordan Way (RA)
Television Match Official: Eric Gauzins (FFR)
Split Screen/FPRO: Brett Cronan (RA)

Australia vs Argentina at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia - 06h00
Referee: Christophe Ridley (RFU)
Assistant Referees: Paul Williams (NZRU), Sam Grove-White (SRU)
Television Match Official: Glenn Newman (NZR)
Split Screen/FPRO: Mike Adamson (SRU)

Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter-finals

Saturday, 13 September 2025

New Zealand vs South Africa at Sandy Park, Exeter - 14h00
Referee: Sara Cox (RFU)
Assistant Referees: Ella Goldsmith (RA), Kat Roche (USA)
Television Match Official: Rachel Horton (RA)
Split Screen/FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

Canada vs Australia at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol - 17h00
Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU)
Assistant Referees: Lauren Jenner (FIR), Holly Wood (RFU)
Television Match Official: Leo Colgan (IRFU)
Split Screen/FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

Sunday, 14 September 2025

France vs Ireland at Sandy Park, Exeter - 14h00
Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron
Assistant Referees: Maggie Cogger-Orr (NZR), Natarsha Ganley (NZR)
Television Match Official: Ian Tempest (RFU)
Split Screen/FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

England vs Scotland at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol - 17h00
Referee: Aurélie Groizeleau (FFR)
Assistant Referees: Clara Munarini (FIR), Amber Stamp-Dunstan (WRU)
Television Match Official: Quinton Immelman
Split Screen/FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

Pacific Nations Cup

Sunday, 14 September 2025

Samoa vs USA at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Denver, CO, USA - 20h35
Referee: Damian Schneider (UAR)
Assistant Referees: Andrew Brace (IRFU), Craig Evans (WRU)
Television Match Official: Marius van der Westhuizen
Split Screen/FPRO: Tual Trainini (FFR)

Tonga vs Japan at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Denver, CO, USA - 23h35
Referee: Luc Ramos (FFR)
Assistant Referees: Andrew Brace (IRFU), Robin Kaluziak (RC)
Television Match Official: Tual Trainini (FFR)
Split Screen/FPRO: Marius van der Westhuizen

Monday, 15 September 2025

Fiji vs Canada at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Denver, CO, USA - 02h35
Referee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU)
Assistant Referees: Craig Evans (WRU), Lex Weiner (USA)
Television Match Official: Tual Trainini (FFR)
Split Screen/FPRO: Marius van der Westhuizen

Carling Currie Cup Premier Division Semi-finals

Saturday, 13 September 2025

Fidelity ADT Lions vs Sanlam Boland Kavaliers at Ellis Park, Johannesburg - 17h00
Referee: Griffin Colby
Assistant Referees: Hanru van Rooyen, Sean Muller
Television Match Official: Egon Seconds
Split Screen/FPRO: Jonathan Lottering

Suzuki Griquas vs Toyota Cheetahs at Suzuki Stadium, Kimberley - 19h15
Referee: Stephan Geldenhuys
Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, AJ Jacobs
Television Match Official: Marius Jonker
Split Screen/FPRO: Eon van Zyl

SA Rugby U21 Cup

Friday, 12 September 2025

Fidelity ADT Lions vs DHL Western Province at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg - 13h30
Referee: Lulutho Matomela

Saturday, 13 September 2025

Toyota Cheetahs vs Leopards at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein - 13h00
Referee: Charlwin Daries

Vodacom Bulls vs Hollywoodbets Sharks at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria (TBC) - 14h00
Referee: Juan de Bod

SA Rugby U21 Shield – North

Saturday, 13 September 2025

Harmony Griffons vs Pumas at Down Touch Investment Stadium, Welkom - 14h00
Referee: Imano Williams

Griquas vs Limpopo at Suzuki Stadium, Kimberley - 16h30
Referee: Daniel Canhenga

SA Rugby U21 Shield – South

Friday, 12 September 2025

SWD Eagles vs Border at Outeniqua Park, George - 15h00
Referee: Stiaan Marx

Saturday, 13 September 2025

Sanlam Boland vs Eastern Province at Pella Park, Porterville - 14h00
Referee: Thabiso Mbatha

SA Rugby U19 Cup

Friday, 12 September 2025

Fidelity ADT Lions vs DHL Western Province at Ellis Park, Johannesburg - 11h00
Referee: Giana Viljoen

Saturday, 13 September 2025

Vodacom Bulls vs Hollywoodbets Sharks at Loftus Versfeld B, Pretoria - 11h30
Referee: Zoe Naude

Toyota Cheetahs vs Leopards at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein - 11h00
Referee: Angie Bezuidenhout

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Excitement and a few nerves for Hooker in NZ

Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker, who will earn his first Test start on Saturday when South Africa take on New Zealand in Wellington, said the occasion was a dream come true, and that similarly to the rest of the new look Bok backline, his only objective was to go out there and express himself.

Mcatshulwa: Physicality and skill needed in Exeter

For the most capped loose forward in Springbok Women history, actions count more than words and if you want to see how much a quarter-final place in the Women’s Rugby World Cup means to Sinazo Mcatshulwa and her teammates, make sure to watch them play on Saturday when they take on New Zealand’s Black Ferns at Sandy Park in Exeter.

WP down Bulls to increase lead in U21 Cup

The SA Rugby U21 Cup competition, now in its second week since the restart after a mid-season break, has seen defending champions DHL Western Province tighten their grip at the top of the log after they overpowered the Vodacom Bulls 59-42 in their seventh-round meeting in Cape Town last weekend.

Erasmus names new-look backline for second Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper.

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #26

With the final league round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division concluded over the past weekend, the Fidelity ADT Lions, Suzuki Griquas, Toyota Cheetahs and Sanlam Boland Kavaliers sealed their spots in next weekend’s semi-finals, which are set for Johannesburg and Kimberley.