2025 has been a lively and unpredictable year for rugby — both on the field and off it. From record-breaking performances in Europe to heavyweight clashes in the southern hemisphere, the sport’s delivered plenty of drama.
Six Nations
The 2025 Six Nations was one of the most entertaining in recent memory. France finally got their hands back on the title, ending a dry spell with a series of emphatic wins.
No Grand Slam was achieved, but the tournament broke records, including tries, points, and Wales’ worst losing streak in history.
Club Rugby Hits New Heights
At club level, the drama kept coming as Bordeaux beat Northampton 28–20 in the Champions Cup final, while Leinster thrashed the Bulls 32–7 in the URC decider at Croke Park.
The English Premiership climax saw Bath edge Leicester Tigers 23–21 at Twickenham — a tense finish that handed Bath their first league title in nearly three decades. While Greater Manchester’s own Sale Sharks secured third spot.
Lions Return with Fire
The British & Irish Lions roared back to life with a full tour of Australia, their first since 2013. Led by Andy Farrell, the squad showed serious character, winning the Test series 2–1.
What looked like a Lions whitewash turned into a real contest, with Australia showing grit and emerging talent. Nowhere was this more evident than in the second Test in Melbourne, a narrow 19–17 win: a brutal, high-stakes clash that could’ve gone either way.
Southern Hemisphere Tightens Up
The 2025 Rugby Championship brought its usual fireworks as Australia upset South Africa in Perth, the Springboks crushed the All Blacks 43–10, and Argentina claimed a historic home win over New Zealand.
South Africa edged the title with a 29–27 win over the Pumas, sealing it on points difference after one of the most competitive editions in years.
A Big Year for Rugby — And It’s Not Over Yet
For rugby fans, 2025 has already delivered high stakes and standout moments — and there’s still more to come. The newly rebranded PREM Rugby is underway, with Newcastle, now backed by Red Bull, acting as a litmus test of how quickly money turns into momentum on the pitch.
Meanwhile, the Autumn Nations Series brings the Southern Hemisphere’s heavyweights to the Northern Hemisphere, including England hosting Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and Argentina.
If the final stretch lives up to what we’ve had so far, the year’s set to end on a high.
