Suzuki Griquas and Airlink Pumas will contest the 2026 Carling Currie Cup Premier Division final next Saturday in Kimberley.
Rugby World Hall of Fame Expands
World Rugby has announced the induction of five additional modern greats into its Hall of Fame. These players will join the previously announced inductees, Joel Stransky and Zinzan Brooke, in the class of 2026.
Super Rugby AUS Kicks Off 2026 Season
Super Rugby AUS returns for its 2026 season, featuring a fast-paced competition for the title. The league will showcase a host of Wallabies and emerging talent.
Upcoming Fixtures
October 8th, 2026: Montauban vs Brive at Stade de Sapiac, 21:00.
October 9th, 2026: Northland vs Tasman Mako at Semenoff Stadium, 19:10.
October 9th, 2026: Soyaux Angoulême vs Provence Rugby at Stade Chanzy, 19:00.
October 9th, 2026: Agen vs Dax at Stade Armandie, 19:30.
October 9th, 2026: Narbonne vs US Oyonnax at Parc des Sports Et de l’Amitié, 19:30.
October 9th, 2026: Nissa Rugby vs USON Nevers at Stade Marcel Volot, 19:30.
October 9th, 2026: Valence Romans vs Beziers at Stade Georges Pompidou, 19:30.
October 9th, 2026: Glasgow Warriors vs Connacht Rugby at Scotstoun Stadium, 19:45.
Recent Results
October 4th, 2026: Montpellier 28 – 0 RC Toulon at Septeo Stadium.
October 4th, 2026: Blackheath RFC 33 – 26 Doncaster Knights at Well Hall London.
October 4th, 2026: Saracens 17 – 21 Sale Sharks at StoneX Stadium.
October 4th, 2026: Spain Women 0 – 20 South Africa Women at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla.
October 4th, 2026: Bay of Plenty 38 – 21 North Harbour at Tauranga Domain.
October 4th, 2026: Taranaki 68 – 26 Wellington at Stadium Taranaki.
October 3rd, 2026: Castres Olympique 7 – 8 Toulouse at Stade Pierre Fabre.
October 3rd, 2026: Newcastle Red Bulls 19 – 24 Leicester Tigers at Kingston Park.
Tournament News
Pro D2: Upcoming fixtures include Montauban vs Brive and Soyaux Angoulême vs Provence Rugby.
NPC: Upcoming fixtures include Northland vs Tasman Mako and North Harbour vs Taranaki.
URC: Upcoming fixtures include Glasgow Warriors vs Connacht Rugby and Dragons RFC vs Ospreys.
Champ Rugby: Upcoming fixtures include Coventry Rugby vs Blackheath RFC and Rotherham Titans vs Caldy RFC.
PREM Rugby: Upcoming fixtures include Leicester Tigers vs Gloucester Rugby and Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby.
Tests: Upcoming fixtures include New Zealand vs Australia and Australia vs New Zealand.
Player Updates
Liam McConnell acknowledges the effort required to break into the Scotland squad for next year’s Rugby World Cup, following a successful year as former Scotland U20 captain.
Leinster and Ireland face a blow as captain Caelan Doris is expected to be sidelined until the new year due to complications delaying his recovery from surgery.
Exeter Chiefs anticipate benefiting from World Rugby Test regulations with Wallabies star Tom Hooper poised for his PREM return. The 25-year-old forward is versatile in the back-row.
The Wallabies’ 2027 schedule will include their 100th Test against the Springboks, a significant event in one of rugby’s oldest rivalries, as Australia prepares to host the Rugby World Cup.
Springbok flanker Paul de Villiers expressed disappointment after the 42-38 defeat against the Wallabies in Perth, stating it served as inspiration for the team.
Codie Taylor will captain a 34-strong All Blacks squad for the two-Test Bledisloe Cup series against the Wallabies. Head Coach Dave Rennie and selectors Sir Graham Henry and Neil Barnes made the announcement.
Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies, preparing for his 26th Test alongside flyhalf Handre Pollard against Australia in Perth, spoke of the “fire” within the team.
World Rugby has confirmed disciplinary decisions for Cloe Correa and Ambre Mwayembe (France), and Danelle Lochner (South Africa) following their red cards in the WXV Global Series.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look team for the one-off Test against Australia in Perth, marking a significant occasion for No 8 Jasper Wiese as he earns his 50th Test cap.
Wallabies back-rower Charlie Cale is likely to miss the remainder of the year after sustaining a shoulder injury prior to the Test against the Springboks. Cale is expected to require surgery.
International Fixtures
October 10th, 2026: New Zealand vs Australia at Eden Park, 19:10.
October 17th, 2026: Australia vs New Zealand at Accor Stadium, 15:45.
October 24th, 2026: Japan vs Fijian Drua at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, 05:50.
October 25th, 2026: USA vs Australia A at Geodis Park, 09:00.
October 31st, 2026: USA vs Australia A at Sports Illustrated Stadium Harrison, 10:00.