Rugby is a growing sport in Germany, and there are clubs and teams across the country where you can practice and play. You can join a local rugby club to learn and play the sport, meet new people, and have fun. Rugby is a great way to stay active and be part of a team.
| Date | Match | Venue | Tournament | Kick-off | Where to Watch (Germany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 05 Sept 2026 | South Africa vs New Zealand (3rd Test) | FNB Stadium, Johannesburg | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry | 17:00 SAST | ProSieben MAXX and Joyn |
| Sat, 12 Sept 2026 | South Africa vs New Zealand (4th Test) | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry | 17:05 SAST | ProSieben MAXX and Joyn |
| Sun, 27 Sept 2026 | Australia vs South Africa | Optus Stadium, Perth | International Rugby | 11:30 SAST | TBC |
| Sat, 07 Nov 2026 | Italy vs South Africa | Estadio Camilo Cano, La Nucía | World Rugby Nations Championship | 12:40 SAST | ProSieben MAXX and Joyn |
| Fri, 13 Nov 2026 | France vs South Africa | Stade de France | World Rugby Nations Championship | 21:10 SAST | ProSieben MAXX and Joyn |
| Sat, 21 Nov 2026 | Ireland vs South Africa | Aviva Stadium | World Rugby Nations Championship | 17:40 SAST | ProSieben MAXX and Joyn |
When: Usually played annually (August–October).
Teams: South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina.
Note: The Rugby Championship is not being played in 2026, making way for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry and the inaugural World Rugby Nations Championship. It returns in 2027.
When: Annually, typically July to September.
RugbyPass TV streams many Currie Cup matches across Europe, including Germany (subject to regional broadcasting rights).
When: Usually November (outside Rugby World Cup years)
Opponents: England, Ireland, France, Wales, Scotland, Italy, and others
Where: Played across Europe
Purpose: Traditional November Test matches between Northern and Southern Hemisphere nations. In Nations Championship years, many of these fixtures form part of that competition
When: Annually (February–March)
Teams:
🇮🇹 Italy, 🏴Scotland,
🏴 England, 🇮🇪 Ireland,
🏴☠️ Wales and 🇫🇷 France.
The world’s oldest annual international rugby championship, dating back to the Home Nations Championship of 1883.
When: Every two years (typically July and November)
Teams: 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🏴 England, 🏴 Scotland, 🏴 Wales, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇫🇯 Fiji
Six Northern Hemisphere nations play six Southern Hemisphere nations across July and November before Finals Weekend crowns the overall champion
When: Every 4 years Next tournament: Australia 2027
South Africa are four-time Rugby World Cup champions (1995, 2007, 2019 and 2023).
The pinnacle of international rugby, held every four years.
When: August–September 2026
Teams:🇿🇦 South Africa vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Historic four-Test series that revives one of rugby’s greatest rivalries
When: Annually (Main season runs March–August, peaking around Easter and Winter)
How to watch South African Sport in Germany There’s nothing quite like the roar of a Springbok try or the crack of leather on willow, even from thousands of kilometres away. Rugby and cricket are more than just games for us; they’re pieces of home, shared with every cheer and every sigh. This page brings you all the legal ways to stream and watch South African sports in Germany — no dodgy links, no hassle,
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Watching your favourite sports on television can be a bit of a challenge in Germany. While using a VPN is not illegal in itself, using it to access streaming services that are not licensed for viewing in your region—such as DStv—may violate the platform’s terms of service and could potentially breach copyright laws. To stay on the safe side, we strongly recommend using only legal and licensed streaming platforms to avoid possible fines or account suspension.
Germany has strict copyright laws, and violations can lead to significant fines.
For more information on what’s allowed and what’s not, you can visit the
European Consumer Centre Germany and download their helpful English guide:
Safer Streaming PDF.
The availability of rugby matches in Germany varies depending on broadcasting rights and platform agreements.
We’ve gathered a list of platforms that appear to offer legal rugby streaming options.
⚠️ Important: This information is provided for your convenience only. We do not verify or guarantee the legality of these services in Germany or elsewhere.
👉 You are fully responsible for checking the legality, licensing, and regional restrictions for each platform.
👉 Always review each provider’s own terms, conditions, and disclaimers before streaming.
🚫 No liability is accepted for your use of any third-party services listed here.
Watching the Springboks is always better with fellow South Africans! 🏉🇿🇦
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