Rugby predictions

Springboks vs All Blacks: the game that will decide the series in Johannesburg 1-1, all square. The All Blacks nicked Ellis Park (33-16), the Boks hit back the hard way at DHL Stadium in Cape Town (33-26). On Saturday at 17h10, FNB Stadium hosts the decider in this Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026 series. The loser…

Stade Rochelais vs Stade Toulousain: the champions kick off at one of their least welcome hunting grounds Four straight French titles, and now opening day at Stade Marcel-Deflandre against Stade Rochelais. The National Rugby League has not exactly handed Stade Toulousain a soft start to the 2026-2027 season. Kick-off is on Sunday, 6 September at…

Union Bordeaux-Begles vs Racing 92 : UBB aim to start at home the right way! Union Bordeaux-Begles host Racing to kick off the 2026/2027 Top 14 season. Kick-off is set for Saturday, September 5 at 9:15 pm, as the night closes out the Saturday multiplex. Canal+ will broadcast the game. Last season’s records explain part…

Aviron Bayonnais vs RC Toulon: Jean-Dauger kicks off the Top 14 again with a clear away-day imbalance Two wins from 13 away trips last season. That is the record RC Toulon carry into Stade Jean-Dauger. It leaves the Var club down in 11th for away form in the Top 14. Bayonne, by contrast, were a…

LOU Rugby vs ASM Clermont: a strong traveller up against a relative fortress Clermont posted the fifth-best away record in Top 14 last season, with five wins from 13 trips. Not many sides in the league did better on the road. Lyon, by contrast, were far less convincing at home. LOU finished 11th in the…

Castres Olympique vs RC Vannes: the Pro D2 champions kick off the season at Stade Pierre-Fabre The 2026/2027 Top 14 gets under way on Saturday 5 September at 19h05, and Castres Olympique open their campaign at home to RC Vannes. The game is set for Canal+ Sport, alongside most of the other matches in this…

Stade Francais Paris vs USA Perpignan: Jean-Bouin reopens with a harsh contrast Stade Francais kick off their 2026/2027 season on Saturday 5 September at 19h05 by hosting USA Perpignan at Stade Jean-Bouin. The game is part of the opening-day Top 14 multiplex. These are two clubs coming off seasons that could hardly have looked more…

Montpellier Herault Rugby vs Section Paloise: two contenders meet right out of the gate The opening weekend of Top 14 2026/2027 throws up a fixture on Saturday 5 September at 19h05 that could easily have waited until later in the season. Montpellier host Section Paloise at Septeo Stadium in a clash between two clubs who…

Springboks vs All Blacks: Giants collide in Johannesburg This Saturday in Johannesburg, rugby’s top showdown takes centre stage. The All Blacks arrive in South Africa in sparkling form under Dave Rennie, riding an eye-catching attacking rhythm and a string of impressive wins. But standing in their way is the ultimate test: stopping a fired-up Springbok…