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England is the last real Test for the All Blacks in 2026
It’s easy to be a prisoner of the moment and look at things, such as the 3-1 series defeat to the Springboks, and say the sky’…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
22 Sep 2026, 18:15
'He fits that mould': Former All Black backs ex-captain to reclaim starting spot
"No, I agree with Mils. But I don't think you can drop someone out yet. I think Fabian Holland's definite to keep in there. I thin…
Henry Lee
22 Sep 2026, 0:18
'You do realise you can only pick 23': Ex-All Black questions importance of Springboks' depth
"I really don’t think there’s anyone out there,” Wilson said on The Breakdown.
Henry Lee
21 Sep 2026, 14:15
All Blacks provide full injury update, players set to return for Hilux NPC round nine
Cortez Ratima, Quinn Tupaea, and Anton Segner have all been deemed short-term injuries, with all three set to return for the Bledi…
Henry Lee
20 Sep 2026, 20:38
'Tough one': All Blacks winger dissects what's behind high-ball struggles
The Springboks chasers would often race ahead of the ball to get between the winger and the ball, gaining a better chance of retai…
Henry Lee
20 Sep 2026, 17:58
All Blacks ‘need to get rid of ill-discipline and rediscover lost art of building pressure’
New Zealand used to squeeze teams into submission with 'weaponised excellence', in the same way the Springboks have just done to t…
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
20 Sep 2026, 2:22
Dual eligible France-NZ lock given '20 to 40 per cent chance' of playing again
Former France U20s and ex-Hawke's Bay lock Patrick Tuifua was given "20 to 40 per cent" chance of ever playing rugby again after a…
Ben Smith
19 Sep 2026, 14:44
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry finale lays foundation for new era for rugby in America before RWC
Five years out from RWC 2031, the final Test between New Zealand and South Africa helped win hearts and minds among the US audienc…
LONG READ
Vitas Carosella
18 Sep 2026, 6:01
The numbers behind All Blacks' high ball struggles and the tactical change needed
The 2026 Greatest Rivalry Series was defined by the All Blacks inability to control the catch area. Knock ons became scrums, lost …
Analysis
Ben Smith
16 Sep 2026, 15:03
Paul Williams: 'The All Blacks can still leave you spellbound like no other team'
The Boks may dominate the set-piece and lie top of the world rankings, but the All Blacks have shown they are on a redemption arc
LONG READ
Paul Williams
16 Sep 2026, 14:19
Jake White: This All Blacks side lack something no NZ side has ever lacked
Well, that was a blast. What a series. As the dust finally settles, the first thing I’d say about Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is …
Opinion
Jake White
16 Sep 2026, 10:45
The 2027 Rugby World Cup is South Africa's
Could France push them? Potentially. But everyone else will have to rely on South Africa playing poorly. They’ve been too good f…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
15 Sep 2026, 14:50
Three World Rugby POTYs snubbed in Bok RWC winners’ team of the series
Three former World Rugby Player of the Year winners have missed out on Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane’s team of Rugby’s Gr…
Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2026, 9:16
World Rugby announce World Cup partner with priority tickets available
World Rugby have announced Visa as a Principal Partner for the 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups in Australia, with the agreement als…
Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2026, 7:52
Springboks report card: All 30 players rated in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
South Africa emerged 3-1 winners over the All Blacks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, but it was far from a straightforward series f…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2026, 4:13
The Chiefs' players are under the microscope for the All Blacks
While Savea is irreplaceable as a one-of-one player, it wasn't expected that the All Blacks would drop off so much in the final Te…
Opinion
Ben Smith
14 Sep 2026, 21:16
Israel Dagg weighs in on All Blacks' ongoing high-ball struggles
The All Blacks' 43-28 loss, their third straight defeat against Rassie Erasmus' Springboks, highlighted several recurring issues.
Henry Lee
14 Sep 2026, 19:57
All Blacks, Springboks Double World Cup Winning Best XV
Since 2019, the Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup twice and an impressive 59 of 72 Tests. In the same span, the All Blacks h…
Opinion
Adam Julian
14 Sep 2026, 15:36
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry deep dive - what has happened to the All Blacks’ scrum?
New Zealand's scrum performance against a dominant Springboks pack fell well short of the standards set by titans of the past.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
14 Sep 2026, 10:02
'Head and shoulders above everyone': Matfield singles out two players in RGR series
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has singled out Springboks duo Malcolm Marx and Cheslin Kolbe for being "head and shou…
Josh Raisey
14 Sep 2026, 3:19
'That sort of thing doesn't sit well with you': All Blacks coach left miffed by tackle on Josh Moorby
With the game in the balance in Baltimore with the All Blacks attempting to mount a comeback down 29-21, a try against the run of …
Ben Smith
13 Sep 2026, 18:49
Whitney Hansen on Black Ferns facing life without 'influential' Ruahei Demant
But Hansen will have to prepare her side for another Test match without their inspirational skipper, Ruahei Demant, who continues …
Henry Lee
13 Sep 2026, 18:08
'Entirely different to what the referees asked for': All Blacks assistant on South African TV director's influence
All Blacks assistant Neil Barnes believes that they are "seriously close" to the Springboks after a final 3-1 series result in the…
Ben Smith
13 Sep 2026, 17:56
'World class': Neil Barnes weighs in on Richie Mo'unga's Test return
Mo'unga made his second appearance for the All Blacks since returning from a three-year deal in Japan at the Toshiba Brave Lupus.
Henry Lee
13 Sep 2026, 16:47
'Not good enough': Rennie highlights key area of frustration after Boks defeat
Talking to reporters in Baltimore, in the United States, Rennie was honest when asked about their inaccuracies at the breakdown.
Henry Lee
12 Sep 2026, 21:10
Richie Mo'unga doesn't hesitate when asked if these Boks are better than '23
Richie Mo'unga has labelled the 2026 Springboks a "complete team" after Rassie Erasmus' men claimed a thrilling Rugby's Greatest R…
Ned Lester
12 Sep 2026, 19:24
Rassie Erasmus pinpoints 'pivotal' moment during triumph over All Blacks
Arendse made a number of breaks for the Springboks, often forcing the All Blacks defenders to make tackles facing their own dead b…
Henry Lee
12 Sep 2026, 19:14
Dave Rennie's initial assessment of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series
"What we know is we get our attack going, we get a bit of continuity, we can score, and I think we scored 17 tries in the four tes…
Henry Lee
12 Sep 2026, 17:07
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | 4th Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Here's how the All Blacks players rated in the fourth and final Test match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.
Opinion
Henry Lee
12 Sep 2026, 16:17
Springboks sprint home to clinch Greatest Rivalry series in Baltimore
Seven weeks, over 40,000 kilometres, 419 points, countless renditions of Sister Bettina: Rugby's Greatest Rivalry culminated in Ba…
Ned Lester
12 Sep 2026, 16:06
Springboks player ratings vs All Blacks | 4th Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Springboks player ratings: South Africa secured Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series with a 43-26 win over the All Blacks at Baltimore'…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
12 Sep 2026, 16:04
'What is said outside doesn’t really matter': Kolisi ahead of All Blacks
Siya Kolisi has dismissed the noise surrounding South Africa ahead of their series finale against the All Blacks, insisting the Sp…
Josh Raisey
12 Sep 2026, 2:18
'It's been tough for Beauden': Dave Rennie explains All Blacks' No.10 switch
Dave Rennie has shed light on the All Blacks' No.10 selection plan for the Greatest Rivalry tour after announcing a change at the …
Ned Lester
11 Sep 2026, 9:15
All Blacks coaching legend Steve Hansen makes dramatic code switch
Aussie NRL outfit Manly Sea Eagles have appointed World Cup-winning coach Steve Hansen as their football performance director.
Jon Newcombe
11 Sep 2026, 3:21
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry finale will decide World Rankings supremacy
New Zealand's victory in the first Test at Ellis Park ended the Springboks' 11-month reign at the top of the rankings, but they we…
Jon Newcombe
11 Sep 2026, 0:53
All Blacks concede latest injuries have left leadership hole ahead of decider
Codie Taylor will step back into the captaincy role against the Springboks at M&T Bank Stadium with a historic tour result on the …
Ned Lester
10 Sep 2026, 16:04
All Blacks turn to fresh bodies with seven changes for Springboks finale
The All Blacks selectors have brought in reinforcements for the Greatest Rivalry finale in Baltimore, making seven personnel chang…
Ned Lester
10 Sep 2026, 13:00
‘Learned a lot from him’: De Allende on All Black rival who 'stands out'
South Africa centre Damian de Allende has singled out Jordie Barrett as the current rival who “really does stand out” to him a…
Josh Raisey
10 Sep 2026, 8:34
Jake White: My glaring concern hanging over the Boks before decider
Having coached in the Top 14 with Montpellier, I always like to keep an eye on affairs in France. With the first round of games, t…
Opinion
Jake White
10 Sep 2026, 5:37
The Kennedy Tsimba shift series part three: Willie le Roux on the art of adaptability
South Africa learned to adapt quicker, and more effectively, to unstructured 'shifts' in their third Test win over the All Blacks.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
10 Sep 2026, 5:00
Bok Wiese sheds light on tense off-field encounter with All Blacks
Springbok strong man Jasper Wiese has revealed the tense atmosphere on the charter plane shared by the South African and New Zeala…
Chris Jones
10 Sep 2026, 3:53
‘I know we’re getting a bit older’: Etzebeth addresses Boks' age profile
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has highlighted the benefits of having an ageing squad, saying "experience is quite important" as …
Josh Raisey
10 Sep 2026, 2:54
‘The All Blacks are back… and they are most certainly World Cup contenders’
Despite falling 2-1 down in their series with South Africa, New Zealand have shown they are good enough to challenge for global gl…
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
09 Sep 2026, 3:37
Tamaiti Williams offers encouraging return update after scary back injury
The 27 Test All Blacks prop is on an upward trajectory to return to the Christchurch-based Super Rugby Pacific franchise in 2027.
Henry Lee
08 Sep 2026, 17:35
Rennie confirms changes will be made to All Blacks team for Baltimore
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed they will make changes to the 23 for the Baltimore Test.
Ben Smith
08 Sep 2026, 16:32
Mike Blair names one 'great stat' and one likely change to the All Blacks' attack
All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair says his focus in the final week of the Greatest Rivalry tour, as his team seeks a series-level…
Ned Lester
08 Sep 2026, 14:57
John Smit makes huge all-time Malcolm Marx claim ahead of All Blacks finale
Former South Africa captain John Smit has declared Malcolm Marx not only the best player in the world, but the greatest hooker to …
Josh Raisey
08 Sep 2026, 5:58
Dave Rennie on ABs lineout: 'There's no Brodie Retallick or Sam Whitelock out there'
Rennie isn't shying away from the facts surrounding the set-piece, but knows there are areas where the All Blacks can improve.
Henry Lee
07 Sep 2026, 23:06
Trying to withstand the Springboks shove is not working
The All Blacks on the other hand, are trying to withstand the shove, a passive approach. They want a stable platform and are tryin…
Opinion
Ben Smith
07 Sep 2026, 21:37
This All Black team is full of Chiefs who haven't won anything
The best All Black teams of my lifetime have been dominated by Auckland/Blues players or Cantabrians/Crusaders. Preeminent teams, …
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
07 Sep 2026, 17:27
Dave Rennie highlights issue leading to All Blacks’ set-piece struggles
Both sides travelled to Washington, DC together on the same plane from Johannesburg, allowing the players to interact outside of t…
Henry Lee
07 Sep 2026, 17:25
Springboks not trying to 'contain' All Blacks attack says Erasmus
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus believes his team must outscore the All Blacks rather than restrain them in order to secure a…
Ben Smith
07 Sep 2026, 14:22
Erasmus stays consistent with just two changes for Springboks in Baltimore
The Springboks have named their 23 to play the All Blacks in Baltimore, sticking firm with most of the starting team that secured …
Ben Smith
07 Sep 2026, 13:15
How the unplanned arrival of Manie Libbok turned the green and gold tide against New Zealand
The fly-half entered the fray after Cheslin Kolbe broke his jaw, and turned the Springboks from ball winners to ball users against…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
07 Sep 2026, 6:32
Victor Matfield: 'That always happens... the expectations are so high for him'
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has backed Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to be the Springboks first-choice fly-half moving…
Josh Raisey
07 Sep 2026, 2:30
Mike Blair frustrated after another Test plagued by missed 'opportunities'
Blair felt that the All Blacks put the experienced Springboks players under pressure at times, but couldn't capitalise on the mome…
Henry Lee
06 Sep 2026, 23:17
The five moments that cost the All Blacks in Soweto
The All Blacks had plenty of chances in the third Test in South Africa to claim a historic 2-1 result on South African soil.
Opinion
Ben Smith
06 Sep 2026, 21:30
'Humble pie': Neil Barnes on Springboks' dominant set-piece display
"You can't hide from it? Their set piece is pretty damn dominant, and they get a gravy train of penalties from it," Barnes admitte…
Henry Lee
06 Sep 2026, 17:14
All Blacks trim squad for Baltimore as nine players return home
Rennie said All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea was also unlikely to feature after picking up an MCL injury in the second half.
Henry Lee
06 Sep 2026, 15:07
Rassie Erasmus on scrum battle between Boks and All Blacks
Springboks head coach has complimented the All Blacks scrum in the wake of the 29-24 win Soweto in the third Test of the Greatest …
Ben Smith
06 Sep 2026, 15:02
'Hopefully me and Dave will have a beer. His will be a little bit more bitter'
Rassie Erasmus insists South Africa still have work to do before they can claim Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry hono…
Ian Cameron
06 Sep 2026, 4:08
Malcolm Marx is rugby's greatest bully
Then Malcolm Marx arrived his team under pressure, stooping low to dislodge the ball with a brutal...
Daniel Gallan
06 Sep 2026, 1:50
'Nic White diving school': Cam Roigard under fire for tip tackle incident with Reinach
All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard has been accused of diving during the incident late in the first half with Cobus Reinach.
Ben Smith
05 Sep 2026, 21:53
'Please don't see it as boasting': Rassie Erasmus on advantage over Dave Rennie's All Blacks
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has assessed Dave Rennie's All Blacks after taking a 2-1 advantage in the Greatest Rivalry se…
Ben Smith
05 Sep 2026, 13:08
Dave Rennie's 12-word verdict on the Springbok scrum in Soweto
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie delivered a short and sweet summation of the scrum battle after his team fell to a 29-24 defeat …
Ned Lester
05 Sep 2026, 12:59
Rassie Erasmus provides significant Cheslin Kolbe injury update
Speaking to media in Johannesburg, Erasmus gave an update on the health of his squad before travelling to Baltimore.
Henry Lee
05 Sep 2026, 12:43
Dave Rennie weighs in on Leroy Carter's defensive display against Boks
The 62-year-old head coach added that the response hurt them more than the tackle.
Henry Lee
05 Sep 2026, 12:06
The surprising Eben Etzebeth moment that caught Bok fans offguard
Chalk it down as 'something you don't see every day', at least not on a Test field when Eben Etzebeth is playing for the Springbok…
Ian Cameron
05 Sep 2026, 11:30
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | 3rd Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026
The second half, though, was a completely different contest. The All Blacks were inaccurate, and the Springboks swarmed the visito…
Opinion
Henry Lee
05 Sep 2026, 10:14
Springbok power reigns supreme in Greatest Rivalry thriller
FNB Stadium was roaring for the third Test of the Rugby’s Greatet Rivalry series in Soweto, with 85,000 fans recognising the his…
Ned Lester
05 Sep 2026, 10:12
Springboks player ratings vs All Blacks | 3rd Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
South Africa player ratings: The Springboks built a 2-1 lead in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series on Saturday, defeating the All Bla…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
05 Sep 2026, 10:06
The emergence of softly-spoken Peter Lakai within the All Blacks environment
Quiet characters are easy to find in the All Blacks environment, far more so than outspoken ones. But even by New Zealand's standa…
Interview
Ned Lester
04 Sep 2026, 9:44
New family dynasty set for special piece of Test history in Soweto
The Sititi family will take centre stage at FNB Stadium on Saturday, with 19-year-old sensation Amarante named for the Black Ferns…
Ned Lester
04 Sep 2026, 9:24
'They don't play hide and seek': Springboks react to All Blacks' selection tweaks
The Springboks say the All Blacks have sent a message with their selections for the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series, and…
Ned Lester
04 Sep 2026, 7:07
All Blacks prop George Bower has message for the Bok scrum
All Blacks loosehead George Bower has made it clear he does not fear packing down against the Springboks in the third Rugby’s Gr…
Chris Jones
04 Sep 2026, 3:54
'It's funny, our game': Dave Rennie bows out of Springboks scrum saga
Dave Rennie has started to wind down the scrum chat ahead of the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry tour, attempting to move on fr…
Ned Lester
03 Sep 2026, 14:20
Dave Rennie explains big Codie Taylor call and other All Blacks changes for Soweto
Dave Rennie has explained the changes he and his selectors have made to the All Blacks' matchday 23 for the third Test of the Grea…
Ned Lester
03 Sep 2026, 6:25
Dave Rennie makes three major forward pack calls for third Springboks Test
The All Blacks have rotated their squad for the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series, making three changes to the starting fo…
Ned Lester
03 Sep 2026, 3:00
South African airline pull fly-over for third Test amid investigation
Airlink - the South African airline behind the Rugby's Greatest Rivalary flyover that has the avivation world doing cartwheels - h…
Ian Cameron
03 Sep 2026, 2:43
'Basically cheating': Ex-Bok coach levels accusation at All Blacks
Former South Africa head coach Nick Mallett has hit back at claims the Springboks were walking around in the scrum by accusing the…
Josh Raisey
03 Sep 2026, 1:33
'He's in some form at the moment; I think he's the best 12 in the world'
When Quinn Tupaea was crowned the Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year back in June, he would have been well within his rights t…
Interview
Ned Lester
03 Sep 2026, 0:03
Rassie Erasmus has tried to hide it, but he can't hide no more
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has played his cards to the best of his ability, but he can't hide it anymore.
Opinion
Ben Smith
02 Sep 2026, 15:12
Potential Rassie Erasmus successor weighs in on latest controversy
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan has acknowledged that “there are many different ways” to approach team announcements, but …
Josh Raisey
02 Sep 2026, 10:05
Five All Blacks Dave Rennie should turn to for decisive Soweto Test
“There’s genuine competition in this squad right across the park and that’s the way you want it. There have been some good t…
Opinion
Henry Lee
01 Sep 2026, 21:29
All Blacks are primed to shock the world in Soweto
South Africa are potentially headed towards an ambush in Soweto. Erasmus' head is stuck in Cape Town, still going on about post-ga…
Opinion
Ben Smith
01 Sep 2026, 18:35
Kieran Read on whether Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii would make the All Blacks
Kieran Read doesn’t believe Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii would definitely be selected for the All Blacks if eligible.
Finn Morton
01 Sep 2026, 17:24
The art of execution according to Quinn Tupaea
Of all the rugby clichés, one has been offered up to grieving All Blacks fans the most in the wake of recent losses.
Interview
Ned Lester
01 Sep 2026, 16:18
'How they have done it for years and years': Ex-All Black captain Read breaks down Springbok scrum
Ex-All Black captain Kieran Read has offered a detailed breakdown of the Springboks scrum which he claims has scrummed on an angle…
Ben Smith
01 Sep 2026, 15:55
‘Not always easy to understand’: Bok scrum coach responds to accusations
South Africa scrum coach Daan Human has emphatically asserted that he has "never coached" his side to walk around in the scrum, ad…
Josh Raisey
01 Sep 2026, 8:46
All Blacks to 'double down' on Dave Rennie's blueprint for third Boks Test
The All Blacks won't be going into their shells at FNB Stadium in this weekend's pivotal third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series…
Ned Lester
01 Sep 2026, 6:44
It's time rugby took a leaf out of football's book
Do you want to buy a monorail? On Monday, at a four-star hotel in northern Johannesburg, Rassie Erasmus called out the names of…
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
01 Sep 2026, 2:26
Fiji appoint ex-All Blacks consultant in interim coaching role for PNC
Fiji Rugby have announced the appointment of David Ellis as the interim defence coach for the Flying Fijians ahead of the upcoming…
Finn Morton
31 Aug 2026, 22:07
Jordie Barrett on lingering high-ball issues: 'It turns into a bit of a lottery'
"Yeah, like if you just looked at the last Test, we kicked very little contestables. The ones we did kick, we did win back," Barr…
Henry Lee
31 Aug 2026, 20:07
'Pinch of salt': Mike Blair responds to Rassie Erasmus' team-naming tactics
Erasmus, who explained the decision thoroughly post-match, said the plan was to decide which front row to start after walking on t…
Henry Lee
31 Aug 2026, 15:50
No one bought the Springboks' set piece charade
The mirage that was sold to the South African public was that this would be a one-sided series at scrum time. Those expectations w…
Analysis
Ben Smith
31 Aug 2026, 15:45
'One-week wonders': Dave Rennie's All Blacks on World Rankings shortlist
The All Blacks' stay at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings only lasted one week after they fell to a 33-26 defeat to South …
Jon Newcombe
31 Aug 2026, 7:09
'The All Blacks are asking South Africa all the questions that matter'
The world champions maintain a vice-like grip on the set-piece, but New Zealand are hurting them in different ways as the Greatest…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
31 Aug 2026, 5:52
‘Make no mistake’: Erasmus makes daunting prediction for All Blacks and Boks
Rassie Erasmus expects the third Test between South Africa and the All Blacks to carry an even greater edge than the opening two m…
Josh Raisey
31 Aug 2026, 4:41
Springboks make four changes for third Test as injury hits again
Rassie Erasmus has made four changes to his South Africa XV to take on the All Blacks in the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry se…
Josh Raisey
31 Aug 2026, 2:57
Victor Matfield: 'He showed why he's probably the best Springbok of all time'
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has hailed Eben Etzebeth as “probably the best Springbok of all time” after the ve…
Josh Raisey
31 Aug 2026, 2:39
Why Peter Lakai could be the All Blacks' ace up the sleeve for the third Test
Blindside flanker is one position Dave Rennie and the selectors have continually tinkered with while being steadfast on Savea at N…
Opinion
Ben Smith
30 Aug 2026, 20:54
All Blacks need to knock the front door down first
If there’s an area of concern for me, it’s in the All Blacks’ desperation to go around the Springboks. To shovel the ball ac…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
30 Aug 2026, 19:00
Ant Strachan weighs in on All Blacks’ ‘aimless’ kicking strategy against Boks
Strachan explained that the All Blacks shouldn't stop kicking; it's about where they use it and how effective they can be.
Henry Lee
30 Aug 2026, 18:03
The four top performers from round five of the Hilux NPC
Northland retained the Ranfurly Shield with a 20-10 win against Tasman that looked like it came out of the other side of a hangove…
Opinion
Adam Julian
30 Aug 2026, 15:40
All Blacks happy to leave midweek games behind as pivotal Soweto Test beckons
The All Blacks won't be second-guessing their "optimistic" blueprint as the Greatest Rivalry Test series charges onward into its t…
Ned Lester
30 Aug 2026, 7:33
Jason Ryan weighs in on Boks' late changes and Rassie's 'friendly fire' outburst
The scrum has been a dramatic feature of the Greatest Rivalry tour on numerous fronts, with Saturday evening's Cape Town Test addi…
Ned Lester
30 Aug 2026, 6:46
Jason Ryan: All Blacks selectors feeling RGR pinch ahead of third Test
The long nature of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour is starting to become a factor after two demanding Test matches in Johannesbu…
Ned Lester
30 Aug 2026, 5:34
SANZAAR team of the week: Springboks lead combined XV
Test Rugby at it's finest. Test two of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series and the opening exchange in the Flight Centre series betwee…
Opinion
Philip Bendon
30 Aug 2026, 4:39
What Rassie’s risky business says about the Springboks
An Airlink Embraer E195 jet has no business skimming the roof of a sports stadium. Nor does a rugby coach have much business chang…
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
30 Aug 2026, 1:56
Springboks vs All Blacks 2T takes: The Barrett-Jordan issue, three big missed chances
The Springboks hung on for a 33-26 win over the All Blacks to level the Greatest Rivalry series 1-all heading into the third Test …
Opinion
Ben Smith
29 Aug 2026, 21:27
Quinn Tupaea on facing early Springboks' onslaught and All Blacks being 'right there'
All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea says the team expected the early Springboks onslaught they received, revealing they trained all…
Ben Smith
29 Aug 2026, 21:11
'Telling guys to get out': Dave Rennie wants faster ball speed for All Blacks in third Test
Dave Rennie has identified the areas the All Blacks will need to fix in the third Test if they are to secure a famous 2-1 series v…
Ben Smith
29 Aug 2026, 16:01
Rassie Erasmus on why he subbed Siya Kolisi two minutes into the second half
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has explained the decision to take captain Siya Kolisi off after just two minutes into the se…
Ben Smith
29 Aug 2026, 15:10
Erasmus gives explanation for changing entire Springbok front row last minute
The Springboks' week of constant lineup changes culminated in a complete overhaul of the front row just an hour before kick-off in…
Ned Lester
29 Aug 2026, 14:17
'I'm not going to moan my arse off': Erasmus fires back at Rennie's accusation
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has fired back at his All Blacks counterpart Dave Rennie for accusing his side of walking aro…
Ned Lester
29 Aug 2026, 12:29
‘No excuse’: Simon Parker fronts up after tense Springboks defeat
Parker, who started his first Test match under Dave Rennie against the Springboks, was honest in his reflection of the contest.
Henry Lee
29 Aug 2026, 11:39
‘Game of inches’: Dave Rennie reflects on what decided Springboks clash
"They got a couple down our end, especially late in the piece, and Cheslin Kolbe was able to kick those. So we'll have a look at t…
Henry Lee
29 Aug 2026, 10:57
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | 2nd Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026
The Kiwis showed flashes of the lethal execution that punished any South African indiscretion a week ago, but their own inaccuraci…
Opinion
Ned Lester
29 Aug 2026, 10:06
Springboks hold firm against All Blacks fightback to level series
Not only did they lift their own performance, the Springboks forced Dave Rennie's side to make countless unforced errors, and make…
Henry Lee
29 Aug 2026, 10:04
Rassie Erasmus throws late curveball at All Blacks with team sheet update
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has thrown a surprise curveball at the All Blacks less than an hour before the second Test of…
Ned Lester
29 Aug 2026, 7:42
'We all know what's happened before': Ardie Savea's message to All Blacks
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea doesn't need reminding what a "wounded beast" Springboks team can produce, with memories of last ye…
Ned Lester
28 Aug 2026, 8:24
The biggest mistake the All Blacks can make in Cape Town
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named the biggest mistake the All Blacks can make in the second Test of the Rugby's Greatest…
Ned Lester
28 Aug 2026, 5:51
World Rankings: 9-year high within All Blacks' reach in Cape Town
South Africa and Australia will leapfrog their opponents in the rankings if they win this weekend.
Jon Newcombe
28 Aug 2026, 3:33
Jake White: How I'm sure Dave Rennie feels going into second Test
I have no doubt Dave Rennie will be feeling very confident about this Second Test.
Jake White
28 Aug 2026, 1:33
Springboks make two eve-of-match changes for second All Blacks Test
The Springboks have announced two changes to their starting XV for Test two of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series as a result of …
Ned Lester
28 Aug 2026, 1:01
Handre Pollard reportedly pulled from the second Test
Reports are surfacing that Springboks flyhalf Handre Pollard has been pulled from the second Test against the All Blacks in Cape T…
Ben Smith
27 Aug 2026, 14:54
How the All Blacks leadership group thrived in the Johannesburg cauldron
The maturity and resolve shown by Dave Rennie's team at Ellis Park bodes well for the Rugby World Cup crusade next year
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Gregor Paul
27 Aug 2026, 13:00
The recalled All Black who 'really suits' playing Springboks
Dave Rennie has called on one of his biggest athletes to start against the Springboks in Cape Town this weekend after losing Josh …
Ned Lester
27 Aug 2026, 9:50
Dave Rennie on All Blacks selection: 'The game on Tuesday made it a bit clearer'
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie hinted at changes for Test three of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour after announcing his match…
Ned Lester
27 Aug 2026, 8:35
Sorry Bok fans... this call may come back to bite Rassie
Picture the scene: you’re helping your dad with a project in the garage. The smell of oil assaults your nostrils as Lynyrd Skyny…
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
27 Aug 2026, 8:09
‘You could definitely see they’ve been working on it’: Thomas du Toit
South Africa tighthead prop Thomas du Toit is expecting the All Blacks' scrum to bounce back this week after enduring a tough afte…
Josh Raisey
27 Aug 2026, 7:57
Dave Rennie addresses the Wellington warning looming large for All Blacks
Exactly how far the Springboks' tweaks can take them will be revealed on Saturday, but Rennie has some clear expectations.
Ned Lester
27 Aug 2026, 7:56
Referee change for RGR second Test as Nika Amashukeli pulled
There's a late change to the original referee appointment for the second Test of the the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series in South …
Ian Cameron
27 Aug 2026, 3:42
All Blacks solve injury question and make one more change for Boks sequel
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has made three changes to his starting XV for game two of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, t…
Ned Lester
27 Aug 2026, 3:00
Kennedy Tsimba: How the All Blacks turned 'danger to dominance' to sink South Africa
In the latest of RugbyPass analyses, Tsimba observes New Zealand's mastery of 'shift theory' and their comfort in chaos on the Hig…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
27 Aug 2026, 2:26
Why 39-year-old flanker Deon Fourie was picked over Bongi Mbonambi
The Springboks called upon Stormers flanker Deon Fourie for the second Test in Cape Town, with the 39-year-old set to make his fir…
Ben Smith
26 Aug 2026, 15:35
'We dominated them': Ex-Bok captain Matfield not worried about losing All Blacks series
Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield is not worried about losing the Greatest Rivalry series to New Zealand after going down 1…
Ben Smith
26 Aug 2026, 14:36
Telling stat underlines Springboks' glaring Achilles heel against All Blacks
After an unconvincing 17-10 win against Argentina and last weekend's 33-16 loss to New Zealand, South Africa have mustered just 33…
Analysis
Jon Newcombe
26 Aug 2026, 6:32
'South Africa have the All Blacks right where they want them'
The Springboks lost the first Test convincingly, but adversity seems to compel Rassie Erasmus' world champions to greater heights.
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Daniel Gallan
26 Aug 2026, 4:07
'We felt the pressure': Cobus Reinach flags All Blacks tactics
South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach has admitted that his side "felt the pressure" the All Blacks exerted as they fell 33-16 in …
Josh Raisey
26 Aug 2026, 2:01
The unjustified vilification of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
Since returning as the Boks flyhalf against Argentina, he's had two performances that are below his game-breaking standard from 20…
Ben Smith
25 Aug 2026, 19:46
Dave Rennie's verdict on bruising Timoci Tavatavanawai All Blacks performance
It was a night of linebreaks and freestyle rugby at Ellis Park on Tuesday, with the All Blacks completing a wild comeback against …
Ned Lester
25 Aug 2026, 14:57
'Grit and guts': Rieko Ioane on scratchy All Blacks victory over Lions
"This is my third time playing this Lions team, and I sort of knew coming into this game that they were probably the least affecte…
Henry Lee
25 Aug 2026, 14:03
All Blacks coach gives injury update, loose-forward ruled out of tour
"Our feeling is now that we're beyond the midweek games; we've got enough loose forwards to pick from."
Henry Lee
25 Aug 2026, 13:14
All Blacks scrape past Lions with wild comeback win
The first half ended with the teams each scoring three tries, but the Lions enjoyed the advantage thanks to Chris Smith's accuracy…
Ned Lester
25 Aug 2026, 11:47
All Blacks' latest injury replacement withdrawn from Lions game with illness
Ofa Tu'ungafasi's All Blacks return has hit a snag, with the veteran prop coming down with an illness quickly after landing in Sou…
Ned Lester
25 Aug 2026, 9:20
Siya Kolisi declared fit to face All Blacks with Pieter-Steph du Toit decision reversed
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Siya Kolisi will start and captain South Africa against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday …
Josh Raisey
25 Aug 2026, 7:17
'That's the biggest challenge for him now': The Dan Carter verdict on SFM
Legendary All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter has described South Africa No.10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as a "rare talent", but has sa…
Josh Raisey
25 Aug 2026, 5:05
Daddy of all Springboks: Deon Fourie to join list of world's oldest internationals
One month shy of his 40th birthday, versatile Stormers forward Deon Fourie is set to become the oldest player to play for the Spri…
Analysis
Jon Newcombe
25 Aug 2026, 4:26
'That was interesting with Rassie, something you don't often see': Victor Matfield
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has highlighted the difference between the two benches in the All Blacks' 33-16 win ov…
Josh Raisey
25 Aug 2026, 2:31
Mike Blair: 'We've got so much growth in us, there's more we can do'
"We're really pleased with five tries, I was just being to Jordie Barrett there, and I was saying to him like, there's there's so …
Henry Lee
25 Aug 2026, 1:28
You don't pick Handre Pollard to score tries
Despite the idea that Erasmus keeps everyone second guessing, the repeated patterns in team naming and selection make the Springbo…
Opinion
Ben Smith
24 Aug 2026, 19:49
Fabian Holland: 'I feel like I've elevated myself as a person but also as an athlete'
Fabian Holland has picked up where he left off in the black jersey, returning from a six-month stint on the sidelines to play a cr…
Interview
Ned Lester
24 Aug 2026, 17:35
'Poked a bear': Neil Barnes on the Springboks' response awaiting the All Blacks
The Kiwis, who head into the second Test match with seven wins from seven games in 2026, are preparing for a Springboks bounce-bac…
Henry Lee
24 Aug 2026, 16:20
Springboks concede famous bench tactic finally 'backfired' against All Blacks
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has conceded that his famous 6/2 bench tactic "backfired" on his team against the All Blacks …
Ned Lester
24 Aug 2026, 7:18
'On a beggar's ration, New Zealand gave Rassie Erasmus' Springboks a dig in the ribs'
The All Blacks' scrum stood up admirably as New Zealand reminded South Africa of the stark difference between winning possession a…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
24 Aug 2026, 4:37
Erasmus explains Feinberg-Mngomezulu decision in Bok 10 merry-go-round
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said Handre Pollard has delivered for the Springboks "under extreme pressure" when explaini…
Josh Raisey
24 Aug 2026, 4:33
Injuries take toll on Boks with 4 changes to XV as Erasmus makes peculiar Kolisi move
Rassie Erasmus has named his South Africa side to take on the All Blacks in the second Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, wi…
Josh Raisey
24 Aug 2026, 2:44
Jason Ryan likens All Blacks' scrum battle to '12 rounds of boxing'
Ryan, speaking to Scotty & Izzy on Sport Nation NZ, Ryan described how he saw the scrum battle from up in the coaching box at…
Henry Lee
24 Aug 2026, 2:05
Rassie Erasmus sends two Springboks back to their club
Two members of Rassie Erasmus’ extended South Africa squad have been released to the Lions for Tuesday night’s clash with the …
Josh Raisey
24 Aug 2026, 1:32
Richie Mo'unga weighs in on the All Blacks' new attacking game plan
According to Mo'unga, it hasn't taken him long to adjust to the new game-plan, and in fact, it's something the 32-year-old is exci…
Henry Lee
23 Aug 2026, 20:48
The Springboks' brawn was impressive, but the brains were sadly lacking
The brawn was impressive at Ellis Park, but the brains were sadly lacking and it was an incredibly untidy performance for a team t…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
23 Aug 2026, 20:46
Grant Williams was targetted in defence by the All Blacks
New Zealand already had a recipe that worked, yet Erasmus and his team went again with Williams. For the second time, it backfired…
Analysis
Ben Smith
23 Aug 2026, 18:26
Richie Mo'unga on Ruben Love's rise amid All Blacks No.10 battle
"It's really special. It's been a long time, but I'm just really grateful to be back in this environment, thankful to Rens and the…
Henry Lee
23 Aug 2026, 17:07
Richie Mo'unga not the only new face in All Blacks team to play Lions
Patrick Tuipulotu will captain an overhauled All Blacks team to play the Lions in the final midweek game of the Rugby's Greatest R…
Ned Lester
23 Aug 2026, 7:00
Springboks fans demand return of one player in particular ahead of Cape Town
Springboks fans have urged Rassie Erasmus to bring Handré Pollard back into the starting picture for next week's Cape Town Test a…
Ian Cameron
23 Aug 2026, 3:40
'100% legal': The All Blacks tactic that surprised Rassie Erasmus
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus was left surprised by the unexpected defensive tactic by the All Blacks in the 33-16 loss in …
Ben Smith
22 Aug 2026, 21:27
All Blacks never-say-die grit pays as Rassie sinks his own ship
The All Blacks 33-16 win over the Springboks was a classic story of weathering the storm and winning the little moments that matte…
Opinion
Ben Smith
22 Aug 2026, 19:27
'Walking around': Rennie questions Springbok scrumming tactic after set piece struggle
The All Blacks scrum came under immense pressure all afternoon in Johannesburg with the visitors unable to stabilise the set piece…
Ben Smith
22 Aug 2026, 17:15
'It was the right call': Dave Rennie weighs in on Ardie Savea's tackle on Jasper Wiese
A dramatic turning point in the All Blacks 33-16 win over the Springboks came with the All Blacks looking to land the definitive b…
Ben Smith
22 Aug 2026, 16:52
All Blacks draft in experienced prop and one-Test lock amid injury concerns
Both squad members will miss the Lions midweek fixture, and will be under a concussion protocol cloud ahead of the second Test in …
Henry Lee
22 Aug 2026, 16:27
Damian McKenzie: All Blacks won waiting game of Ellis Park altitude
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie urged patience and trust in the game plan during the halftime break at Ellis Park on Saturday ni…
Ned Lester
22 Aug 2026, 15:37
'Nothing in that game': Rennie delivers blunt assessment after victory over Boks
"Ethan de Groot was crook overnight, and but yeah, look, we're really happy with with the effort up front, and scrum was really …
Henry Lee
22 Aug 2026, 12:22
Rassie: 'It's nice now to go into the next game as the underdogs'
Rassie Erasmus has willingly surrendered the world No.1 tag after the Springboks' 33-16 defeat at the hands of Dave Rennie's All B…
Ned Lester
22 Aug 2026, 11:35
'Serious shift': All Blacks MOTM reflects on 17-point Ellis Park triumph
The All Blacks were vastly improved in the second half, specifically in the scrum, where George Bower, Fletcher Newell, and Asafo …
Henry Lee
22 Aug 2026, 11:17
The Springboks got drunk on their own hype
Wellington, 2025. New Zealand beaten by a record score. 43-10. Thirty-six unanswered points in the second half. A brace for Chesli…
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
22 Aug 2026, 11:05
Non-South Africa fans making same observation after Ellis Park loss
South Africa’s 33-16 defeat to the All Blacks at Ellis Park prompted a wave of reaction from rugby fans and pundits alike, with …
Ian Cameron
22 Aug 2026, 10:42
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | 1st Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026
The visitors managed the second half expertly, while the Springboks were ill-disciplined and erratic defensively.
Opinion
Henry Lee
22 Aug 2026, 10:14
Springboks player ratings vs All Blacks | 1st Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Springboks player ratings: South Africa started Rugby's Greatest Rivalry in disastrous fashion, losing 33-16 to the All Blacks on …
Opinion
Josh Raisey
22 Aug 2026, 10:06
All Blacks win instant classic to open Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test series
Even by Ellis Park standards, Saturday evening's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test series opener was a raw and vicious encounter.
Ned Lester
22 Aug 2026, 10:05
Fissler Confidential: Ospreys eye up 6'9 ex-Waratahs lock
All Blacks skipper Ardie Savea could emerge as a surprise, ambitious target for a cross-code switch to the NRL expansion outfit PN…
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
22 Aug 2026, 2:21
All Blacks forced into late change ahead of game one vs Boks
The change is a straight swap, meaning the starting loose forward trio of Tupou Vaa'i, Luke Jacobson and Ardie Savea will remain i…
Ned Lester
22 Aug 2026, 2:07
Ardie Savea: Playing the Springboks 'takes you to places where you question yourself'
Ardie Savea is back in the All Blacks camp and is "hungry to get going" after two weeks of rest, during which he watched his team…
Ned Lester
21 Aug 2026, 9:50
Coach Stick: Why Paul de Villiers is 'the right person' to face All Blacks
Paul de Villiers will start for the Springboks in his first game against the All Blacks, stepping in for talismanic leader Siya Ko…
Ned Lester
21 Aug 2026, 8:17
World Rugby ranking top-spot on the line in RGR but there is a caveat
South Africa and New Zealand not only battling for supremacy on the field but also for top spot bragging rights in the World Rugby…
Ian Cameron
21 Aug 2026, 6:29
Jona Nareki on the All Blacks' new 'beast', Otago's new star and Wellington's woes
For Otago winger Jona Nareki, losing the Ranfurly Shield to Canterbury and then also to Manawatu in the same week would have been …
Interview
Adam Julian
20 Aug 2026, 22:38
The All Blacks' selection policy just got a lot less sentimental
Seniority and sentiment became part and parcel of the New Zealand team under previous coaching regimes. Never mind that blokes wer…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
20 Aug 2026, 22:23
The three most important players for the All Blacks and Springboks
Back-to-back Rugby World Cup Winners host the world number two in an epic four-Test match marathon across two continents.
Opinion
John Ferguson
20 Aug 2026, 22:10
'I've been waiting for this': Roigard on 'finally' getting another crack at Boks
Fit at long last and selected to start in his familiar No.9 jersey, Roigard says his Springboks sequel has been a long time coming…
Ned Lester
20 Aug 2026, 21:44
Will Jordan: 'There's been a switch flipped' in All Blacks camp for first Boks Test
Will Jordan says the All Blacks have clicked into Test match mode ahead of the first of four games against the Springboks at Ellis…
Ned Lester
20 Aug 2026, 11:01
Rassie labels All Blacks reserve a 'monster', praises Kiwi innovation
Rassie Erasmus has shared his expectations of the lineout battle in this weekend's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test series opener, hi…
Ned Lester
20 Aug 2026, 10:35
'I'm not going to play mind games': Rennie sidesteps 'pressure' question
Dave Rennie has refused to play the "who's under more pressure" game ahead of the first Test in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry serie…
Ned Lester
20 Aug 2026, 7:39
'We could have selected him': Erasmus explains Siya Kolisi decision
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed that captain Siya Kolisi was available to face the All Blacks this weekend at …
Josh Raisey
20 Aug 2026, 7:18
Dave Rennie responds to Felix Jones' issues with All Blacks
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has dismissed claims that there are illegal "themes" present in his team's game, painting the in…
Ned Lester
20 Aug 2026, 5:26
Rassie Erasmus names Bok team to face All Blacks with one surprise omission
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad to face the All Blacks on Saturday at Ellis Park in the first match of …
Josh Raisey
20 Aug 2026, 4:53
Bok-great's prediction for RGR series doesn't bode well for All Blacks
Gary Teichmann has delivered a verdict that All Blacks supporters won't enjoy hearing ahead of the Test segment of the inaugural G…
Ian Cameron
20 Aug 2026, 3:47
Four All Blacks stars make timely return to lineup for first Springboks Test
The injury clouds hanging over star All Blacks Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie have been quelled ahead of the first T…
Ned Lester
20 Aug 2026, 3:00
Who is best equipped to strike first in the Greatest Rivalry showdown?
Are the world champion Springboks or new-look All Blacks in pole position to win their hugely anticipated first Test on Saturday?
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
20 Aug 2026, 1:07
Ex-All Black captain Read says Argentina gave the 'blueprint' for Boks
Ex-All Black captain Kieran Read believes that Argentina provided the blueprint for beating the Springboks in Buenos Aires a fortn…
Ben Smith
19 Aug 2026, 16:44
All Blacks and Springboks agree to drawn series scenario
The Springboks and All Blacks have agreed that in the event of a drawn series in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, there will be …
Ned Lester
19 Aug 2026, 9:33
Jake White: I urge Rennie to make a huge call that won't go down well in NZ
The hours are counting down to the first Test in Johannesburg and whisper it, but the portents are shaping up well for the All Bla…
Opinion
Jake White
19 Aug 2026, 6:20
The Ireland tactic the All Blacks are likely to deploy against Springboks
Will Jordan has offered a detailed insight into a quirk in the All Blacks' attack which is likely to feature against the Springbok…
Ned Lester
19 Aug 2026, 5:13
All Blacks great accuses Rassie Erasmus of 'conspiracy'
Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan has suggested that South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus instructed the provincial sides to "n…
Josh Raisey
19 Aug 2026, 3:40
Rennie highlights three 'key metrics' the Boks have the world beat in
Dave Rennie's analysis of the Springboks has confirmed that Rassie Erasmus' men are world leaders in "a lot of key metrics", with …
Ned Lester
19 Aug 2026, 2:50
Malcolm Marx: 'That’s in the past and we've got to deal with what is now in front of us'
Reigning World Rugby player of the year Malcolm Marx has downplayed the significance of South Africa's record win over the All Bla…
Josh Raisey
19 Aug 2026, 2:48
‘Score one try against the All Blacks and your life is made’: Three great Springbok tries v NZ
Thinus Delport, Richard Bands and Ricky Januarie all achieved rugby immortality with career-defining tries against New Zealand.
LONG READ
Daniel Gallan
19 Aug 2026, 1:07
'I guess they've earned that arrogance': Ex-All Black on Springboks supporters
Ex-All Black Justin Marshall has responded to the Springbok supporters laying claim to the favourites tag ahead of the Rugby's Gre…
Ned Lester
18 Aug 2026, 21:25
Damian McKenzie 'trending well' as Cortez Ratima still under injury cloud
All Blacks fullback Damian McKenzie is heading in the right direction according to assistant coach Tana Umaga as he battles to be …
Ben Smith
18 Aug 2026, 19:57
Dave Rennie reveals Rassie Erasmus turned down pre-match meeting with officials
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie revealed that the coaches will not be having any pre-match meetings with the match officials aft…
Ben Smith
18 Aug 2026, 14:07
The veteran All Blacks' Ellis Park message ringing in Peter Lakai's ears
Saturday night in Johannesburg looms as a potential first opportunity to square off with the Springboks for rising All Blacks star…
Ned Lester
18 Aug 2026, 8:33
Bok coach publicly raises alarm over illegal All Blacks acts 'the franchises weren't happy with'
Springboks assistant coach Felix Jones has raised concerns over the legality of the All Blacks' tactics after receiving feedback f…
Josh Raisey
18 Aug 2026, 8:00
Tana Umaga warns All Blacks against getting distracted by Boks' power
Tana Umaga says the All Blacks can ill afford to get absorbed by the Springboks' giant pack and lose sight of their backline threa…
Ned Lester
18 Aug 2026, 5:41
‘They look vulnerable’: Victor Matfield spots weakness ahead of Boks' first All Blacks clash
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has said that he "saw something" in the All Blacks' 50-19 win over the Bulls at the we…
Josh Raisey
18 Aug 2026, 5:40
'We all know how big this is': Erasmus' specific plea to Springbok fans
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus wants the Ellis Park crowd to remain quiet during the All Blacks’ Haka challenge before the…
Chris Jones
18 Aug 2026, 3:30
Rassie offers promising injury update and explains delaying Boks team announcement
The Springboks are close to confirming the availability of inspirational captain Siya Kolisi and 2025 World Rugby Player of the Ye…
Ned Lester
18 Aug 2026, 0:59
Josh Moorby reveals All Blacks’ expectations of Boks amid style debate
There's been a tense feel to the first Test week in the Republic, with both coaches responding to and discussing certain narrative…
Henry Lee
17 Aug 2026, 21:36
'Always three truths': Rassie Erasmus and Jaco Peyper respond to accusations of slowing the game
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus and technical consultant Jaco Peyper have responded to the narrative that the Springboks want…
Ben Smith
17 Aug 2026, 19:29
'We’re well aware': All Blacks coach Dave Rennie not phased by Springboks' scrum
Dave Rennie is confident that the All Blacks' forwards will match the Springboks at set piece time in the first Test at Ellis Park…
Ben Smith
17 Aug 2026, 18:53
Patrick Tuipulotu dismisses 'underdogs' tag ahead of Springboks showdown
Tuipulotu looms as a likely contender to feature in Dave Rennie's starting lineup for the first Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry a…
Henry Lee
17 Aug 2026, 17:51
Jason Ryan’s blunt assessment of the Springboks’ scrum ahead of first Test
"I think we took a step forward tonight [against the Bulls], I really do," Ryan told Justin Marshall on Sky Sport.
Henry Lee
17 Aug 2026, 16:34
All Blacks add 140kg uncapped Highlanders prop, issue four further updates
The All Blacks have called in Saula Ma'u to replace Ollie Norris on the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, marking the fifth injury up…
Ned Lester
17 Aug 2026, 6:58
Neil Barnes on All Blacks' tweaks since getting 'shown up a little bit' by Stormers
All Blacks 2IC Neil Barnes isn't satisfied with his team's efforts to begin the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, despite an accumula…
Ned Lester
17 Aug 2026, 3:00
Double RWC winner names his 'full metal jacket' Boks XV for All Blacks
Double World Cup-winning prop Steve Kitshoff has predicted the South Africa XV he expects Rassie Erasmus to name to take on the Al…
Josh Raisey
17 Aug 2026, 2:27
Steve Hansen: 'It doesn't matter' if Richie Mo'unga plays in South Africa
Sir Steve Hansen has weighed in on the All Blacks' decision to bring Richie Mo'unga into camp as a replacement for Billy Proctor, …
Ned Lester
17 Aug 2026, 0:50
'Mixed bag': Mike Blair delivers honest All Blacks attack assessment
Looking back, Blair was pleased with the overall performance against the Bulls, but also believed they could have been more clinic…
Henry Lee
16 Aug 2026, 20:19
'That’s what the All Blacks don’t have': Ex-Bok coach highlights Dave Rennie's issue
Former Springboks head coach Heyneke Meyer believes that the gulf in depth between the two sides will be the difference in the Gre…
Ben Smith
16 Aug 2026, 19:29
Predicted All Blacks' 23 to face the Springboks in the first Test
The All Blacks will name their team to face the Springboks on Thursday, with a number of players uncertain after injuries across t…
Opinion
Ben Smith
16 Aug 2026, 19:10
Noah Hotham called into All Blacks camp as prop departs
The 23-year-old has represented the All Blacks on three occasions.
Henry Lee
16 Aug 2026, 14:45
'I think the Springboks will see that' : How SA could expose the All Blacks
Johan Ackermann believes the All Blacks will face a vastly different challenge against the Springboks than the one they encountere…
Ian Cameron
16 Aug 2026, 4:09
Dave Rennie opens up on All Blacks’ progress ahead of first SA Test
Stand-in All Blacks captain Codie Taylor, who scored a double in his first appearance on tour, said that he feels as though his si…
Henry Lee
15 Aug 2026, 15:53
'Massive': Rennie on Anton Segner's MOTM performance against Bulls
Speaking to SuperSport after his performance, Segner said the conditions were "different" to what he's used too in New Zealand.
Henry Lee
15 Aug 2026, 14:43
'Sweating': All Blacks boss on McKenzie, Jordan and Roigard's injury worries
Roigard hasn't featured for the All Blacks on Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour so far, with Kyle Preston and Cortez Ratima taking the…
Henry Lee
15 Aug 2026, 13:28
All Blacks pile 50 on the Bulls to remain undefeated in Greatest Rivalry tour
The All Blacks have beaten the Bulls by 50-19 in Pretoria to remain undefeated on the Greatest Rivalry tour. 
Ben Smith
15 Aug 2026, 12:03
All Blacks player ratings vs Bulls | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Dave Rennie's side beat Johan Ackermann's Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, 50-19, just seven days out from the first Test of Rugby's Grea…
Opinion
Henry Lee
15 Aug 2026, 11:58
Why the Springboks 'only started training as a full group late in the week'
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed why South Africa only assembled as a full training group late in the week as preparati…
Ian Cameron
15 Aug 2026, 8:22
Rieko Ioane opens up on questioning whether his All Blacks career was over
Few All Blacks careers capture the hype, awe and contention of Rieko Ioane's. In July, a decade after becoming the eighth-youngest…
Ned Lester
14 Aug 2026, 17:25
All Blacks flyer becomes third South Africa tour casualty
A statement from the All Blacks on Saturday morning revealed the 27-year-old's injury requires surgery, but a return timeline will…
Ned Lester
14 Aug 2026, 13:47
Dave Rennie: The All Blacks No.10 jersey won't change hands just yet
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie says he is still behind Ruben Love as his team's premier game-driver for now, but will present R…
Ned Lester
14 Aug 2026, 0:12
Dave Rennie teases All Blacks eligibilty update while explaining Mo'unga's recall
When the All Blacks announced Richie Mo'unga as Billy Proctor's replacement on the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, head coach Dave …
Ned Lester
13 Aug 2026, 18:58
Two starting debuts and two timely returns for All Blacks against Bulls
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his matchday 23 to face the Bulls in the final fixture before next weekend's series-op…
Ned Lester
13 Aug 2026, 3:00
Tana Umaga sends All Blacks selection message ahead of final Test audition
No selection is set in stone for the All Blacks according to assistant coach Tana Umaga, who is preparing his troops for one final…
Ned Lester
13 Aug 2026, 1:31
Four Springboks named in Bulls XV to take on All Blacks
Johan Ackermann has named four South Africa internationals in his starting Bulls XV to take on the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld o…
Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2026, 1:17
Richie Mo'unga receives long-awaited All Blacks call-up
Richie Mo'unga is en route to South Africa to join the All Blacks squad ahead of their game against the Bulls in Pretoria this wee…
Ned Lester
12 Aug 2026, 18:45
The locks and loose forwards are as good as New Zealand has had
I look at someone such as Ethan Blackadder, who’s been an afterthought in recent times. Yet his work rate and accuracy off the b…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
12 Aug 2026, 15:37
'Bit unfair': Bulls boss Johan Ackermann's vow before All Blacks clash
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has promised he will go as "strong as we can" when naming his side to take on the All Blacks at L…
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2026, 4:43
Ethan de Groot makes 'easy' call on future with new deal until 2029
The deal's announcement comes just hours after De Groot suited up for a non-Test match against the Sharks in Durban, playing 54 mi…
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 23:00
Dave Rennie not satisfied with All Blacks' first half as discipline issues persist
The All Blacks ran out to a resounding 54-0 win over the Sharks at King's Park in Durban, but head coach Dave Rennie was left unsa…
Ben Smith
11 Aug 2026, 21:03
Rennie shares update on Damian McKenzie's injury and Billy Proctor's replacement
The All Blacks appear to have emerged from their second game of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour close to unscathed, with only a …
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 15:46
Watch: Ma'a Nonu returns challenge with haka against All Blacks
In an unlikely development in his storied career, All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu faced the haka on Tuesday night in Durban while suiti…
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 12:13
All Blacks player ratings vs Sharks | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
The All Blacks led 14-0 at half-time but went on to score eight tries in the 54-0 win with the trio of midfielders having a big ni…
Opinion
Ben Smith
11 Aug 2026, 11:57
All Blacks attack finds dangerous rhythm late in Sharks rout
Game 2 of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour began with one of the most remarkable hakas in the storied history of the All Blacks, …
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 11:50
JP Pietersen lifts lid on Nonu's role at Sharks and how the Boks will benefit
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has praised legendary All Black Ma'a Nonu for the impact he has had on the younger members of the s…
Josh Raisey
11 Aug 2026, 8:54
Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour
A stop-start, set-piece-based game like the Stormers tour opener will not suit the All Blacks if the pattern extends into the Test…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
11 Aug 2026, 6:19
Matfield predicts Bok 10 call for All Blacks, but differs from Erasmus
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has predicted that Rassie Erasmus will start Manie Libbok at fly-half for the Springbo…
Josh Raisey
11 Aug 2026, 4:47
'The phoney war on the Greatest Rivalry tour is already gale-force in its intensity.'
A clash of styles is at the heart of The Greatest Rivalry and whoever prevails will set the tone for the short-term future of rugb…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
11 Aug 2026, 1:56
Todd Blackadder questions why All Blacks would pick Mo'unga to replace Proctor
Richie Mo'unga's most recent head coach is expecting a "practical" approach to All Blacks selection when addressing the idea of Mo…
Ned Lester
10 Aug 2026, 22:45
'Vulnerable': Steve Hansen warns Springboks over risky bench tactic
“I hear the commentators, ‘it’s changed the course of the game’, but you know that before you go in, I don’t think you c…
Henry Lee
10 Aug 2026, 20:42
Why Dave Rennie handed Luke Jacobson the All Blacks captaincy
"Looking forward to getting out there and to be honest, trying not to think about too deeply. Probably take the time after the gam…
Henry Lee
10 Aug 2026, 16:35
All Blacks remove Cam Roigard from Sharks game as 'precautionary measure'
The All Blacks have removed star halfback Cam Roigard from this week's Sharks game as a "precautionary measure", noting a tight ca…
Ned Lester
10 Aug 2026, 14:34
'Clearly the number one': Springboks coach Erasmus shoots down Hanekom talk
Hanekom delivered a man-of-the-match performance in his second showing of the year after missing the entire 2025 season with injur…
Ben Smith
10 Aug 2026, 14:31
Ex-SA coach on the 3 things Springboks must fix before facing All Blacks
Nick Mallett has identified three areas South Africa can “definitely get better” in before facing the All Blacks, with the for…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
10 Aug 2026, 3:50
Rugby union's sniffiness around making money is exhausting
There has been a curious sniffiness around Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, as if South Africa and New Zealand have committed some brea…
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
10 Aug 2026, 3:37
Rennie reveals why Will Jordan and Tyrel Lomax are yet to feature in South Africa
When asked about the Sharks team selection methodology, Rennie pinpointed why three players won't feature in either of the first t…
Henry Lee
09 Aug 2026, 23:20
World Cup winner recalled into Springboks squad following injuries
Stormers flanker and Springbok Deon Fourie has been called into the Springboks ahead of the Greatest Rivalry series.
Ben Smith
09 Aug 2026, 20:32
'Worried': Justin Marshall flags concern for Dave Rennie after Stormers clash
"Guys like Peter Lakai really fronted up. Fabian Holland, how good was he, having not played a lot of rugby, and equally you can …
Henry Lee
09 Aug 2026, 19:35
All Blacks dealt second major injury ahead of Greatest Rivalry test series
Billy Proctor has been ruled out of the remainder of the All Blacks’ Greatest Rivalry tour, reducing New Zealand’s options in …
Philip Bendon
09 Aug 2026, 7:49
Luke Jacobson named captain as Dave Rennie reshuffles squad for Sharks
Moana Pasifika enforcer Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa and Blues hooker Bradley Slater are set to make their All Blacks debuts off the benc…
Henry Lee
08 Aug 2026, 23:00
‘He's been outstanding’: Neil Barnes’ verdict on Beauden Barrett after Stormers
Barrett started at No.10 alongside Cortez Ratima and Josh Moorby in the playmaking roles, starting the game on the front foot as t…
Henry Lee
08 Aug 2026, 15:57
Hansen and Jones predict same outcome in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour
Both Sir Steve Hansen and Eddie Jones have arrived at the same conclusion when predicting the four-Test section of the Rugby's Gre…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 22:49
'Hell of a player': Dave Rennie on his two All Blacks debutants and rising star
The opening match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour saw two new faces wear the black jersey for the first time, and plenty more…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 16:35
Patrick Tuipulotu reflects on All Blacks' 'mistakes' in Stormers clash
Dave Rennie's side lost 15 turnovers in Cape Town, and missed 20 tackles, highlighting how difficult the Stormers were to break do…
Henry Lee
07 Aug 2026, 16:03
Ma'a Nonu named to face All Blacks in Sharks debut
In one of the more unlikely twists in rugby history, New Zealand legend Ma'a Nonu has been named to square off with the All Blacks…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 14:08
Dave Rennie addresses All Blacks' three obvious problems in Stormers win
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has emerged from the first game of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour happy with his team's chara…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 13:47
All Blacks player ratings vs Stormers | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
A historic tour kicked off in the Western Cape with a rare showdown between a Stormers outfit looking to make the most of the occa…
Opinion
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 12:22
Stormers player ratings vs New Zealand | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Stormers player ratings: Anyone who thought the Stormers would just roll over for the All Blacks was sorely disappointed. The Cape…
Opinion
Ian Cameron
07 Aug 2026, 12:00
All Blacks dig deep to deny Stormers in ill-disciplined RGR opener
John Dobson's side put the All Blacks under immense amounts of pressure throughout the 80-minutes, creating a stop-start flow to t…
Henry Lee
07 Aug 2026, 12:00
The All Blacks with the most to prove in South Africa
The All Blacks have three URC games before the first Test against the Springboks and one more between Tests 1 and 2, giving every …
Opinion
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2026, 23:36
‘Do the jersey proud’: Ex-All Black looks ahead to first Wallabies start
The first Wallabies team under new coach Les Kiss was announced on Thursday, with Ross named in the starting side at loosehead pro…
Finn Morton
06 Aug 2026, 21:24
Reshuffle required as Wallace Sititi withdraws from All Blacks' tour opener
Wallace Sititi has withdrawn from the opening match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour due to illness, and will be replaced in t…
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2026, 15:35
As All Blacks fans ramp up for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, it would be foolhardy to overlook the NPC
While all eyes will inevitably be on South Africa for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, the NPC will be playing out and it has never been …
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
06 Aug 2026, 12:27
Beauden Barrett wary of 'controlling those emotions' in All Blacks return
Beauden Barrett has had to be patient waiting for his All Blacks opportunity in 2026, and now that it has arrived, he's cautious n…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 22:17
'Biggest name throughout Super Rugby': Ex-All Black left puzzled by left wing selection
Ex-All Black Israel Dagg has been left surprised by the omission of Hurricanes star Fehi Fineanganofo ahead of the tour match agai…
Ben Smith
05 Aug 2026, 19:44
Dave Rennie provides return timeline on injured All Black captain
All Blacks head coach is hoping to get tour captain Codie Taylor back into action next week in preparation for the Test series aga…
Ben Smith
05 Aug 2026, 18:39
Dave Rennie on Stormers naming flyhalf prodigy to debut against All Blacks
Yaqeen Ahmed has been named to make his senior Stormers debut against none other than the All Blacks in this weekend's Rugby's Gre…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 17:31
Dave Rennie selects All Blacks players 'desperate to make an impression'
The first match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour will introduce two new faces and re-introduce plenty more to the black jersey…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 16:14
All Blacks name two potential debutants in first team of RGR tour
A historic tour is just days away from gracing the rugby world's screens for the first time in 30 years, and New Zealand have reve…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 8:00
World Rankings: Springboks' place at No.1 under threat in Buenos Aires
The All Blacks could go into the four-Test Greatest Rivalry Series as the number one ranked team in the world.
Jon Newcombe
05 Aug 2026, 2:28
All Blacks tour of South Africa is a fact-finding mission for next year
I wonder who else remembers that game. You should do, given how much we bang on about the All Blacks’ run of unbeaten games at E…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
04 Aug 2026, 20:19
Pressure mounting on Boks to 'blow this All Black team off the park'
New Zealand radio & media pundit Mark Watson believes that all the pressure is on the Springboks as expectations of a 4-0 series v…
Ben Smith
04 Aug 2026, 18:40
Two Englishmen on referee panel for Greatest Rivalry Series
A four-strong referee panel has been named for the Gretest Rivalry Series, including the four provincial tour matches.
Jon Newcombe
04 Aug 2026, 3:01
South African rugby 'family secret' adds extra spice to Boks vs All Blacks series
Great rivalries need more than close matches. They need inherited grievance, disputed memories and old wounds that can be pressed …
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
04 Aug 2026, 2:01
All Blacks legend Zinzan Brooke's 'off-tour' concern ahead of Greatest Rivalry Series
Brooke played for the All Blacks between 1987 and 1997, appearing in 58 Tests and scoring 195 points, made up of 42 tries and thre…
Exclusive
Chris Jones
04 Aug 2026, 1:01
All Blacks-Springboks series a battle of slow versus fast
Although they have fast athletes out wide, South Africa are playing a slow game with the ball, and you can assume they want it off…
Opinion
Ben Smith
03 Aug 2026, 22:43
‘Instinctive, confident, accurate’: The Cam Roigard mindset
Cam Roigard had just 40 minutes of experience in the Test arena when he was named in the All Blacks’ 2023 Rugby World Cup squad,…
Interview
Ned Lester
03 Aug 2026, 22:31
There will be no All Blacks XV tour in 2026
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed its national development team, the All Blacks XV, will not tour this year.
Ned Lester
03 Aug 2026, 21:16
'This isn't a charity': All Blacks loose forwards face brutal selection battle
While there is plenty of competition across the team, a highly talented loose forward unit is perhaps the most likely to give sele…
Ned Lester
03 Aug 2026, 18:00
'Remember, he's insurance': Richie Mo'unga firming as a back-up option for All Blacks
Ex-All Black winger Jeff Wilson believes that Richie Mo'unga has settled as an insurance option for the All Blacks during the Sout…
Ben Smith
02 Aug 2026, 19:05
'No brainer': Former All Blacks debate Codie Taylor's starting role
"It'll bring the best out of Codie and he'll rise to that. But I actually really like the role of what what I saw from Asafo Au…
Henry Lee
02 Aug 2026, 18:18
'They’re going to double-team him': Ex-All Black captain Read identifies forward pack weakness
Former All Black captain Kieran Read has identified a tactical weakness in the forward pack that he believes will be exploited by …
Ben Smith
02 Aug 2026, 14:43
Jason Ryan reveals what makes Siale Lauaki a 'big ceiling' prospect
"Well, it is [a challenge], and you respect it, but you've got to take it head on. You got to do your job to enhance the jersey e…
Henry Lee
02 Aug 2026, 0:20
'Guys are going to get tired': Ex-Bok prop Kitshoff predicts 3-1 series win for South Africa
Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has predicted a 3-1 series victory for South Africa over the All Blacks in the Greatest Riva…
Ben Smith
01 Aug 2026, 19:31
'This isn't a walkover': Renewed hope for rivalry with Black Ferns following Trans-Tasman clash
But a gripping clash between the most dominant rugby franchises on both sides of the Tasman has spawned hope new talent can invi…
AAP
01 Aug 2026, 16:57
Dave Rennie weighs in on Springboks' depth, Stormers' season
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie had plenty of praise for his South African counterpart during his first media engagement since l…
Ned Lester
31 Jul 2026, 21:26
Stand-in All Blacks captain Codie Taylor on Ardie Savea: 'He deserves a break'
Codie Taylor says Ardie Savea's belated arrival in South Africa for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour is a deserved rest for the A…
Ned Lester
31 Jul 2026, 20:05
Boks edged out by France in Nations Championship 'power play' rankings
Using data from ITV Rugby statisticians, Hillsport Media, we've worked out which team is the most ruthless at punishing opposition…
Analysis
Jon Newcombe
31 Jul 2026, 6:00
The data shows Dave Rennie's All Blacks can test the all-conquering Springboks to the max
The Nations Championship statistics show a drastic change in New Zealand's game plan - one South Africa must work hard to contain.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
30 Jul 2026, 4:47
All Blacks told to 'expect no mercy' as URC outfits baying for win over NZ
The All Blacks have been told to 'expect no mercy' as they embark on their first full tour of South Africa in 30 years.
Ian Cameron
30 Jul 2026, 1:55
Deep parallels to 2010 for the All Blacks ahead of South Africa
It was crisis mode for the All Blacks that triggered an introspective look at the team's tactics, selections and operations. From …
Opinion
Ben Smith
29 Jul 2026, 22:39
All Blacks coaches expecting chess-like series against Rassie's Boks
It won't just be the players going to battle over four Tests on the upcoming Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, as the tour's unique s…
Ned Lester
29 Jul 2026, 18:15
Five All Blacks talking points from the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry squad
Dave Rennie's 44-man All Blacks squad was unveiled on Monday, and while it featured just three new faces, it inevitably raised ple…
Opinion
Ned Lester
28 Jul 2026, 21:27
Sam Cane weighs in on Luke Jacobson's All Blacks re-emergence with big claim
Sam Cane says he is "stoked" to see ex-teammate Luke Jacobson performing in the black jersey he once wore, sharing high praise for…
Ned Lester
28 Jul 2026, 20:43
'It's tough for him': All Blacks reveal plan for Beauden Barrett on South African tour
All Blacks head coach has revealed the plan for first five Beauden Barrett with the veteran set to play the first game of the tour…
Ben Smith
28 Jul 2026, 19:51
The All Blacks captain shouldn't need a rest after a sabbatical
If Ardie Savea has a personal or family issue to attend to, fine. The birth of a child, good as gold. But if the All Blacks captai…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
27 Jul 2026, 17:51
Fabian Holland: 'I'm excited to rip in, body feels mint'
Holland said it's been a tough road back from injury, and that he had to adjust his mindset throughout the journey.
Henry Lee
27 Jul 2026, 16:32
Ex-All Black: Don't mistake Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa for a one-trick pony
Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa was one of three new faces unveiled in the All Blacks' 44-man squad for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour, a…
Ned Lester
27 Jul 2026, 16:16
All Blacks reunite with former assistant ahead of South Africa tour
The Maori All Blacks head coach led his side to a 38-31 victory over the Japan XV at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Japan la…
Henry Lee
27 Jul 2026, 5:14
ITV remains the home of the Men's Rugby World Cup in the UK
All 52 matches from Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 will be broadcast free-to-air in the UK.
Jon Newcombe
27 Jul 2026, 1:36
Why Rieko Ioane needed Leinster stint after finding himself in a 'rut'
The 29-year-old last played for the All Blacks under former head coach Scott Robertson, during 2025's end-0f-year tour against Wal…
Henry Lee
26 Jul 2026, 23:11
Why the All Blacks were forced into 'obvious' call to leave Ardie Savea home
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will miss the early stages of the tour to South Africa with Rennie and his coaching team making a s…
Ben Smith
26 Jul 2026, 21:37
'Dupes is a good player': Why Ethan Blackadder was recalled to All Blacks and Kirifi missed out again
The announcement of the 44-man touring squad to South Africa featured a number of surprises in the loose forwards including Crusad…
Ben Smith
26 Jul 2026, 21:05
'Couldn't stop shaking': Why Dave Rennie called up Semisi Tupou Ta'ieloa
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has detailed the shock that newly selected All Black squad member Semisi Tupou Ta'ieloa had when…
Ben Smith
26 Jul 2026, 20:51
Dave Rennie adds three possible debutants to 44-man squad for South Africa
“We are thrilled for those players who will have the opportunity to pull on the All Blacks jersey for the first time, and welcom…
Henry Lee
26 Jul 2026, 17:00
Wallabies are the hottest ticket in town as Nations Championship pulls in the fans
In all, eight countries played their part in delivering the southern hemisphere series of The Nations Championship.
Francisco Isaac
26 Jul 2026, 6:00
Report: Moana Pasifika's Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa tipped to make All Blacks squad
Uncapped Moana Pasifika forward Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa has been tipped to make the All Blacks squad according to a report.
Ben Smith
25 Jul 2026, 22:24
'Can only live off reputation for so long': Ex-Bok coach questions Eben Etzebeth's place in side
Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth is under pressure to retain his place in the top Springbok side after a long stint of the sidelines.
Ben Smith
25 Jul 2026, 19:20
Fissler Confidential: James O'Connor deal close; French points-machine in big demand
James O’Connor is understood to be set to return to Western Force to finish his career where it began, when he became the younge…
Neil Fissler
25 Jul 2026, 7:00
Nine players whose stock rose massively this July in Nations Championship
Trends, stocks, bonds, and rising values. Terms more commonly linked to economics, yet appropriate in this context, as many player…
Opinion
Francisco Isaac
25 Jul 2026, 4:00
All Blacks report card: All 32 Nations Championship players rated
The All Blacks fielded five debutants and left three players on the sidelines during the inaugural Nations Championship, emerging …
Opinion
Ned Lester
24 Jul 2026, 18:28
Eight possible bolters for the All Blacks' 44-man squad to tour South Africa
The others, though, are up for debate, with the coaching staff weighing up whether to go for a 6-4 split of forwards to backs, or …
Opinion
Henry Lee
24 Jul 2026, 14:35
'South Africa can widen the All Blacks' previously unseen faultlines'
While Dave Rennie made a positive start to his tenure as New Zealand head coach, a Test series in South Africa will expose any wea…
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
24 Jul 2026, 14:32
Seven Nations Championship stars who got their start in SVNS
RugbyPass gives you seven of the biggest stars in World Rugby who got their start in the shorter format of the game.
Nick Wasiliev
24 Jul 2026, 1:58
Ex-All Black left with 'two questions' over selections vs Springboks
With three Tests now under Dave Rennie's belt as All Blacks head coach, he and his selectors have fielded 33 players, with just Ky…
Ned Lester
23 Jul 2026, 18:49
A major nation is absent from our 11 player Nations Championship stats topper list
With everyone patiently awaiting the November window for the Nations Championship, there's no better time to break down the statis…
Francisco Isaac
23 Jul 2026, 2:15
All Blacks legend weighs into Ireland: 'They've turned into a pack of whingers'
Justin Marshall has let rip on the latest episode of The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, ANZ, after Ireland were beaten 40-21 by New …
Jon Newcombe
22 Jul 2026, 1:11
Why the Springboks' rush defence won't bother the All Blacks
On the Boks' defence not being what it once was, the Springboks conceded five tries and 31 points to the Barbarians, three tries a…
Opinion
Ben Smith
22 Jul 2026, 0:26
Steve Hansen: All Blacks have found 'something that's been missing the last couple years'
Sir Steve Hansen says it's an "exciting time" to be an All Blacks fan after a clean sweep of the July Tests under new head coach D…
Ned Lester
21 Jul 2026, 22:24
'Boks will come with the same game plan': Schalk Burger predicts Wellington repeat for All Blacks
Former Springboks flanker Schalk Burger has predicted that South Africa will replicate their Welllington game plan when they face …
Ben Smith
21 Jul 2026, 14:48
Nations Championship: Debutants who seized their chance on road to RWC 2027
Over 40 players from 11 different teams were handed first caps across the first three rounds of the inaugural global competition.
Analysis
Jon Newcombe
21 Jul 2026, 6:00
Luke Jacobson might be the jack of all trades and master of none
The most surprising selection sprung by Dave Rennie and his selectors this July was picking Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson as the st…
Opinion
Ben Smith
20 Jul 2026, 22:24
Losses to the Springboks will be a learning experience, not a disaster
What’s more, after the really strange and underwhelming Scott Robertson era, I think these players actually want to be coached a…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
20 Jul 2026, 20:24
The key behind Quinn Tupaea and Jordie Barrett's growing chemistry
The Chiefs midfielder was dropped after the first Nations Championship Test against France in Christchurch, being replaced by Hurr…
Henry Lee
20 Jul 2026, 16:30
Will Jordan makes more try-scoring history with ‘freebie’ against Ireland
Will Jordan can’t stop scoring for the All Blacks, making the most of “a freebie” in a 40-21 win over Ireland at Eden Park.
Finn Morton
20 Jul 2026, 15:53
Contest or no contest? The eternal struggle between the Springboks and All Blacks
As Dave Rennie's new attacking ethos takes shape, Rassie Erasmus wants to ensure the grunt and skill of a true set-piece battle do…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
20 Jul 2026, 10:07
All Blacks assistant outlines attack's next evolution with more 'variety'
But without getting ahead of himself, Blair told media in Auckland on Sunday morning that the coaching staff felt their side produ…
Henry Lee
20 Jul 2026, 1:22
'Don't have the size': Tupou Vaa'i favoured to play blindside against the Springboks
Ex-All Blacks Jeff Wilson and Justin Marshall believe that Tupou Vaa'i has secured the No.6 jersey to face the Springboks based on…
Ben Smith
19 Jul 2026, 15:29
All Blacks dominate our Nations Champions third round team of the week
The July window of the Nations Championship has come and gone, with teams having already packed their bags to return home, giving …
Opinion
Francisco Isaac
19 Jul 2026, 11:38
Damian McKenzie hails Ruben Love's leadership after rapid Test rise
"So yeah, kudos to to Rubes. He's done a great job of leading the team around, and I guess for me, just try to help out where I …
Henry Lee
18 Jul 2026, 17:15
What Rennie wants the most from the tour to South Africa and Springboks Test series
The All Blacks have started the new era under Dave Rennie with three wins from as many Test matches, but the next challenge will b…
Ben Smith
18 Jul 2026, 16:33
‘Gave me sh**’: All Blacks prop de Groot recalls coach’s brutal assessment
All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has recalled the time assistant coach Neil Barnes “gave me sh** for having sh** skills."
Finn Morton
18 Jul 2026, 16:31
Why the All Blacks pulled Ruben Love from the field against Ireland
All Blacks first five-eighth Ruben Love was pulled from the field in the 56th minute against Ireland with fullback Damian McKenzie…
Ben Smith
18 Jul 2026, 15:26
'Not the greatest decision': Rennie weighs in on Luke Jacobson's yellow card
he All Blacks had the foot on the throttle against Ireland early with a 14-0 lead and were searching for more before a dangerous c…
Ben Smith
18 Jul 2026, 15:01
Dave Rennie on All Blacks powerhouse: 'He's such an athlete, such a beast'
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie is thrilled with his team's depth at hooker, with Asafo Aumua starring in an extended run off th…
Ned Lester
18 Jul 2026, 5:06
All Blacks v Ireland takes: Local favourite delivers, Ireland behind the eight-ball
The All Blacks started strongly, leading 14-0 in the opening half hour before Ireland hit back through Jack Conan with Luke Jacobs…
Opinion
Henry Lee
18 Jul 2026, 2:50
Ireland player ratings vs New Zealand | Nations Championship 2026
Ireland player ratings: A mammoth task awaited Andy Farrell's men at Eden Park, but this was one in which Ireland repeatedly shot …
Opinion
Ian Cameron
18 Jul 2026, 2:14
All Blacks player ratings vs Ireland | 2026 Nations Championship
The All Blacks' 52-game unbeaten run at Eden Park went on the line in front of 48,153 of the team's most devoted followers, and it…
Opinion
Ned Lester
18 Jul 2026, 2:10
All Blacks extend Eden Park unbeaten streak with clinical win over Ireland
The All Blacks have extended their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 Tests with a win over Ireland in the Nations Championship.
Finn Morton
18 Jul 2026, 2:07
Dan Sheehan insists Ireland not fixated on All Blacks' Eden Park stranglehold
Dan Sheehan believes a clash against New Zealand is the perfect opportunity for Ireland to finish the season on a high.
PA
17 Jul 2026, 4:19
Christopher Hilsenbeck on the decision to play for the country 'of his birth'
The Eagles are soaring high after victories over Portugal and Zimbabwe in the first two rounds of the Nations Cup, putting them in…
Interview
Francisco Isaac
17 Jul 2026, 4:02
The World Rankings prize at stake if Ireland conquer All Blacks' fortress
Thirty-two years and 52 matches have passed since New Zealand were last beaten at Eden Park.
Jon Newcombe
17 Jul 2026, 3:22
Rob Kearney: 'When I was still there, there was a huge element of fear'
The rivalry between the All Blacks and Ireland is in a different place to when Rob Kearney was involved, according to the man hims…
Ned Lester
16 Jul 2026, 22:58
‘They’re dogs’: Ardie Savea on the All Blacks’ new halves duo
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has shed light on the competitive nature of the team’s relatively new halves pairing.
Finn Morton
16 Jul 2026, 22:15
Tupou Vaa'i reveals past All Black who inspired him to become a 'menace'
Tupou Vaa'i is leaning into his reputation as a "menace" on the rugby field, and has revealed who inspired his emergence as an ant…
Ned Lester
16 Jul 2026, 19:20
The All Blacks don't need the Eden Park record
The All Blacks are two games into a new coaching era. They’re embedding a new first five-eighth and trying different combination…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
15 Jul 2026, 23:27
Dave Rennie explains another All Blacks blindside flanker experiment
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie says he wanted to field a bigger pack against Ireland, and has done so by moving Tupou Vaa'i fro…
Ned Lester
15 Jul 2026, 22:58
All Blacks to field new starting winger and converted flanker against Ireland
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his team for Ireland, with rookie Josh Moorby promoted to start and lock Tupou Vaa'i m…
Ned Lester
15 Jul 2026, 21:10
The NZ-born backrower looking to help Ireland topple All Blacks at Eden Park
New Zealand-born Sean Jansen will face the All Blacks for the first time after earning a place on Ireland’s bench.
Finn Morton
15 Jul 2026, 17:00
Dan Sheehan returns to captain Ireland against All Blacks at Eden Park
40-Test hooker Dan Sheehan returns to captain Ireland in a Nations Championship showdown with the All Blacks at Eden Park.
Finn Morton
15 Jul 2026, 14:45
Did Scotland show Dave Rennie's All Blacks how to beat the Boks?
South Africa didn’t lose but the way Scotland breached their defence has given the New Zealand coach an invaluable template for …
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
15 Jul 2026, 0:36
The All Blacks star one coach says is among world’s best in his position
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair believes Cam Roigard’s form is right up there with the best halfbacks in the world.
Finn Morton
14 Jul 2026, 16:53
All Blacks-Ireland rivalry peaked in 2023, it's over now
Ireland are walking into the Lions' den with poor form and an old team. The rest of the world is still doubting the All Blacks, wr…
Opinion
Ben Smith
14 Jul 2026, 16:38
'Ireland provide the perfect means to understand what Rennie’s All Blacks need to fix before the World Cup.'
Ireland have become a respected opponent of the All Blacks in the last decade and Saturday's Test provides a yardstick of progress…
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
14 Jul 2026, 14:30
Where Are They Now? When Charlie Hodgson bent it like Beckham
England and Argentina are set to face each other in football and rugby three days apart this week, bringing back memories of the s…
Neil Fissler
14 Jul 2026, 8:38
Ireland coaches given 'healthy dilemma' as Six Nations star returns for All Blacks
Rob Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman are both in contention for Ireland’s Test against New Zealand this weekend as a fully-fit squ…
PA
14 Jul 2026, 3:05
Boks' rivals hailed as 'the team to beat at next year's World Cup' by 2007 winner
South African World Cup winner Victor Matfield has claimed only three teams can win the World Cup next year – the Springboks, th…
Josh Raisey
14 Jul 2026, 2:30
‘Just try to be a sponge': Anton Segner opens up on life in All Blacks camp
"But also getting to know them as people and and seeing what they're all about as a person is pretty cool too."
Henry Lee
13 Jul 2026, 22:29
All Blacks provide update on injured Jordie Barrett before Ireland Test
80-Test All Black Jordie Barrett didn’t train at all on Tuesday morning, but the centre is still expected to be available for Ir…
Finn Morton
13 Jul 2026, 19:20
Mike Blair explains Beauden Barrett’s influence amid Love’s All Blacks rise
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair insists that while Beauden Barrett is still very much in the frame for selection.
Finn Morton
13 Jul 2026, 18:27
All Blacks coach shares Scott Barrett, Fabian Holland update ahead of SA tour
Barrett didn't feature at all for the Crusaders in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, having an extended non-playing sabbatical …
Henry Lee
12 Jul 2026, 22:33
Dave Rennie reveals All Blacks leadership group after Will Jordan's captaincy stint
"He was skipper on the weekend because we subbed all the other leaders off, Luke Jacobson, Jordie Barrett, obviously, Ardie had…
Henry Lee
12 Jul 2026, 21:34
The Ireland insight Dave Rennie wanted from Jordie Barrett ahead of Eden Park Test
"Yeah, I mean they're such a good side, and and they've had success of late. So yeah, I mean, we'll talk about South Africa being …
Henry Lee
12 Jul 2026, 19:10
'Ardie is not that': Ex-All Black fed up with the selection of hybrid players
Ex-All Black halfback Justin Marshall is fed up with certain hybrid player selections and wants the All Blacks selectors to start …
Ben Smith
12 Jul 2026, 19:09
Rieko Ioane called back into All Blacks squad
Returning Leinster and Blues midfielder Rieko Ioane has been called back into the All Blacks squad as injury cover.
Ben Smith
12 Jul 2026, 18:02
England and the All Blacks dominate our Nations Championship team of the week
With another round of the Nations Championship now behind us, it is time to delve into the team-of-the-week territory.
Opinion
Francisco Isaac
12 Jul 2026, 4:33
3 up, 6 down as World Rankings get shaken up
England, Japan and Spain will all have improved positions when the rankings are officially updated at 12pm on Monday (BST).
Jon Newcombe
12 Jul 2026, 2:44
The All Blacks have the best No.12 in the world and the next WPOY
If you need any more proof that Jordie Barrett is the best midfielder in the world right now, watch his pass over the top to Will …
Opinion
Ben Smith
11 Jul 2026, 22:06
Dave Rennie offers verdict on All Blacks debutants after Italy victory
Speaking with Kirtsie Stanway on Sky Sport post-match, the All Blacks head coach said both of the debutants made an impact.
Henry Lee
11 Jul 2026, 19:07
'I'm worried': Italy coach describes 'new energy' in Rennie's All Blacks
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada says he is "worried" about the All Blacks under Dave Rennie, noting a "new energy" building in th…
Ned Lester
11 Jul 2026, 17:02
Rennie's update on Leroy Carter and Luke Jacobson after first half departures
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed pair Luke Jacobson and Leroy Carter left the field with injuries against Italy.
Ben Smith
11 Jul 2026, 15:09
Dave Rennie on where he wants improvements from All Blacks after Italy win
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie was pleased with the improvements his side made against Italy following their win over France la…
Ben Smith
11 Jul 2026, 14:53
'Love, their number 10, it's a yellow:' Italy coach Quesada's tirade after loss to All Blacks
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has gone on a tirade after his side's 47-17 defeat to the All Blacks in Wellington
Interview
Ben Smith
11 Jul 2026, 3:13
Will Jordan reacts to breaking All Blacks' all-time try-scoring record
Doug Howlett's long-standing record of 49 tries for the All Blacks has fallen, with a hat-trick to Will Jordan against Italy pushi…
Ned Lester
11 Jul 2026, 2:31
All Blacks vs Italy takes: Tale of two Italian sides, Moorby made for it
It was a record breaking night for right wing Will Jordan, becoming the first All Black to reach 50 Test tries, while Josh Moorby …
Opinion
Ben Smith
11 Jul 2026, 1:14
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