Rugby Schedule 2025: Full Match Calendar and Top Events
Do you love rugby and want to place bets for a shot at a win? Want to get all the latest information as soon as it’s available and stay one step ahead of the rest? You’ve come to the right place! We have prepared an entire calendar of 2025 rugby events, including a month-by-month breakdown of all the major rugby tournaments in 2025 at the end of the article.
2025 Rugby Season in Africa: What Can You Expect?
The African Rugby Championship 2025 started with the Kenya Cup tournament in November 2024 and ended in March 2025. Kabras Rugby Football Club (RFC) won the tournament.
The current rugby match calendar includes 3 major African rugby tournaments in 2025:
| Zambia Rugby Union League | April – November 2025 | Zambia (Midlands, Copperbelt) |
| Africa Cup Rugby | July 2025 | Uganda |
| Africa Sevens Tournament | July 26, 2025 | Mauritius |
You can find the latest rugby fixtures 2025 for all of these tournaments in the following sections.
Major Rugby Tournaments in 2025
Six Nations 2025 Championship
This year, the Six Nations 2025 Championship started on January 31 and ended on March 15. 6 European teams competed for the cup, and France won with a total of 21 points in the 6th round.
Rugby Championship 2025
The Rugby Championship 2025 is scheduled to run from August 16 to October 4 between Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. This championship is a series of top fixtures on the International Rugby 2025 calendar, the dates of which you can find below:
- August 16, 23
- September 2, 6,13
- October 4
Africa Cup Rugby 2025
Africa Cup Rugby 2025 is hosted by Uganda. The top eight African teams will compete from July 18 to 29 to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup:
- Quarterfinals (on July 18),
- Semifinals (on July 23),
- and the final (on July 29).
European Rugby Champions Cup
The 2025 European Rugby Champions Cup started on December 6, 2024. The final is set for Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Check the timing below:
| Quarterfinals | April 11–13, 2025 |
| Semifinals | May 2–4, 2025 |
| Final | May 24, 2025 |
World Rugby U20 Championship
The World Rugby U20 Championship is scheduled to run between June 29 and July 19 in Italy. Top under-20 rugby teams from around the world will compete to become the next generation of rugby talent.
HSBC World Rugby Sevens 2025 Series
Rugby Sevens 2025 takes place in multiple cities: Cape Town, Krakow, and Los Angeles. The HSBC sevens schedule is a firm favorite among bettors at Paripesa.
African Regional Rugby Events in 2025
Kenya Cup 2024/2025
Kenya’s biggest rugby event, the Kenya Cup 2024/2025, started on November 16, 2024, in the ASK Kakamega Showground. It had 14 match days and ended on April 12, 2025. Kabras Rugby Football Club (RFC) took the winner’s place and got their fifth title.
Zambia Rugby Union League
Zambia’s rugby calendar for 2025 is full of domestic and international tournaments. You can find a detailed breakdown of events in the table below:
| Nchanga 10s Tournament | March 29, 2025 |
| Matches in the Midlands and Copperbelt regions | 5–26 Apr 2025 |
| Zambia vs Botswana & Zimbabwe | 3–10 May 2025 |
| National League Kickoff | May 17, 2025 |
| Africa Sevens Tournament: Zambia vs Mauritius | July 26, 2025 |
| Final of the National League | September 20, 2025 |
| Quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals to close the season | 2–15 Nov 2025 |
Monthly Rugby Calendar Breakdown for 2025
In this section, we prepared a rugby schedule 2025 with a monthly breakdown. Here, you have instant access to all the upcoming rugby matches this year.
January
- Kenya Cup: The regular season continues
- European Rugby Champions Cup: Round 4 (January 11)
February
- Six Nations: Begins January 31 (France vs. Wales)
- European Rugby Champions Cup: Round of 16
March
- Six Nations: Final round (March 15)
- HSBC Sevens Challenger: Cape Town (March 1–2, 7–8)
- Kenya Cup: Playoffs (March 22), Semifinals (March 29)
April
- European Rugby Champions Cup: Quarterfinals & Semifinals
- HSBC Sevens Challenger: Krakow (April 11–12)
May
- USA Club Rugby Finals: May 16–18 (Indianapolis)
- Zambia League: Kickoff (May 17)
- European Rugby Champions Cup Final: May 24 (Cardiff)
June
- Uruguay U20: vs. Chile (June 3), Portugal (June 11)
- Lions vs. Argentina: June 20 (Dublin)
- World Rugby U20: Starts June 29 (Italy)
July
- World Rugby U20: Concludes July 19
- Lions vs. Australia: July 19, July 26
- Africa Sevens: July 26 (Mauritius)
August
- Zambia League: Resumes August 9
- Lions vs. Australia: Final August 2
- Rugby Championship: Starts August 16
September to December
- Rugby Championship: Key fixtures (September 6, 13)
- Zambia League: Final round (September 20)
- Rugby Championship: Ends October 4
- Zambia League: Knockouts (November 2–15)
Why Following the Rugby Calendar Matters in Betting
First, you get the information in advance and can plan your betting strategies. Second, you get comprehensive data about team form, travel fatigue, match relevance, and squad rotations, which you can use for smarter wagering. Third, awareness of external factors will also help you make your own predictions on the potential performance of certain teams.
Rugby Betting FAQ — Paripesa Guide
Where can I view all rugby tournaments 2025?
The full rugby match list is available on Paripesa under the “Rugby” category.
How can I get a bonus for rugby betting?
You can get a 100% match-up promotion of up to 130 EUR (~18,623 KES) after registration.
Can I cash out?
Yes, there’s a cash-out option for some pre-match and live rugby bets. You can check the requirements on the Paripesa website.