Rugby Championship Fixtures and Table
The Rugby Championship is a home-and-away round-robin, and the fixture list and log shape every bet you make. Here is how it is structured, and what the table tells you.
The rounds and the schedule
The four teams play six rounds — each nation has three home Tests and three away Tests, facing the other three twice over the season, usually as back-to-back mini-tours. The split between home and away matters: home advantage is significant in Test rugby, and a team that hosts its toughest rivals is favoured both outright and on the handicap. The two South Africa v New Zealand fixtures are the pivotal pair, often deciding both the title and the Freedom Cup.
How the table works for betting
The log runs on competition points — typically four for a win, two for a draw — with bonus points for scoring four tries or losing by seven or fewer. Those bonus points regularly decide a tight title, so they matter for the outright market: a side can lose the head-to-head but still pip a rival on bonus points. Reading the table mid-tournament tells you who must chase tries late on — useful for total points and winning-margin bets. See the Rugby Championship guide for all the markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many matches are in the Rugby Championship?
Each of the four teams plays six — three at home and three away — facing the other three nations twice across the six rounds of the season.
How is the Rugby Championship table decided?
On competition points from wins and draws, plus bonus points for scoring four tries or losing narrowly. Those bonus points often decide a tight title between South Africa and New Zealand.