Springboks v All Blacks 100th Test the CURTAIN RAISER to Wallabies v Pumas!

SANZAAR has confirmed the kick-off times for the remaining nine Rugby Championship matches which are due to take place in Perth, the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Townsville.

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SANZAAR CEO, Brendan Morris said, “This is an exciting announcement as it confirms a first for international rugby with a series of four double-header weekends of top quality rugby action.”

“It is a unique opportunity for Queensland rugby fans and indeed the global broadcast audience to watch the best players and teams go head-to-head in consecutive matches at the same venue on the same day, across the four weekends.”

“Our thanks go to our rights-holding host broadcasters – Nine and Stan Sport, Sky NZ, SuperSport and ESPN – for their flexibility and assistance in delivering this match schedule which is an exciting innovation for rugby broadcasts in the southern hemisphere,” added Morris.

The 100th all-time Test between the Springboks and All Blacks on Saturday, 25 September in Townsville will kick off at 09:05 SA time.

That match will be followed by the Wallabies v Pumas clash at the same venue at 12:05 SA time.

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World Rugby on Thursday announced the match official appointments for the remaining nine Rugby Championship matches.

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Rugby Championship schedule (all times Australia)

NOTE: AWST is SA +8 hours