Airlink’s on the Wing as the Official Domestic Airline for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

Airlink, South Africa’s premier airline, will be the official domestic carrier of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026 that 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.

Airlink’s CEO, de Villiers Engelbrecht said, “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,”