Airlink, South Africa’s premier airline, will be the official domestic carrier of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026, which will see South Africa Rugby and New Zealand Rugby face off this August and September in a series of men’s and women’s blockbuster test matches and four elite provincial matches played in South Africa ahead of a landmark final test in the USA.
As the tour’s exclusive domestic airline, Airlink will fly the player squads, coaches, management, and support staff of the competing national teams between their various South African matches.
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 07 Aug 2026 | DHL Stormers vs All Blacks | DHL Stadium, Cape Town |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Hollywoodbets Sharks vs All Blacks | Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Vodacom Bulls vs All Blacks | Loftus Versveld, Pretoria |
| 22 Aug 2026 | Springboks vs All Blacks | Ellis Park, Johannesburg |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Lions vs All Blacks | Ellis Park, Johannesburg |
| 29 Aug 2026 | Springboks vs All Blacks | DHL Stadium, Cape Town |
| 05 Sep 2026 | Springbok Women vs Black Ferns | FNB Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 05 Sep 2026 | Springboks vs All Blacks | FNB Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Springboks vs All Blacks | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, USA |
“Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is set to produce thrillers for the competing teams and thousands of attending fans. Airlink will be providing them with memorable travel experiences, great value fares, onboard hospitality and convenient flights to the match cities among the 48 destinations we serve throughout Southern and Eastern Africa, as well as St Helena island,” said Airlink’s CEO, de Villiers Engelbrecht.
About Airlink
Airlink was established in 1992 and is Southern Africa’s premier privately owned regional airline. Its fleet of over 70 modern jetliners serves these cities and other destinations throughout Southern Africa, as well as St Helena Island. Airlink offers worldwide connections through its partners, including many trusted and well-known intercontinental brands, as well as its FlyNamibia franchise.
Airlink’s innovative “Skybucks” frequent flyer programme rewards its loyal customers. Skybucks is also partnered with Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club programme.
Airlink is an International Air Transport Association (IATA) member, accredited under its IOSA safety audit programme, and certified through the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Organisation.
