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…
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Springboks lock in crucial Fiji Test before Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
South Africa Rugby and the Fiji Rugby Union have confirmed the national teams will play a Test two weeks before Men’s Rugby Worl…
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‘Forget the Home Nations… ‘Protected’ France are the only team who can rival South Africa’
France, who will manage the workload of their top stars this season, look the best bet to challenge South Africa at RWC 2027.
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Analysis
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 …
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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
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Opinion
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 …
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'The French have to beat them in November'
Former England scrum-half Ben Youngs believes France must overcome South Africa in November if they are to remove what he sees as …
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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry - The stats showcase South Africa's lethal adaptability
Halfway through the series, Rassie Erasmus' Springboks mended their ailing areas of play and doubled down on their strengths. New …
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Opinion
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…
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Analysis
Wallabies won’t have a chance unless they can go through the Springboks
That standard was on a different planet compared to what we have seen from the Wallabies to date in 2026, and this is something Wa…
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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…
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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…
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Opinion
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…
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'Rassie's ageing Boks prove again they have the appetite to fight for more history'
Siya Kolisi and the Springboks veterans showed their class and durability as they push for an unprecedented third straight Rugby W…
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Opinion
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…
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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.
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Opinion
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…
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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.
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'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…
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'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 …
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'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…
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'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.
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Springboks achieve World Rankings record after wrapping up 3-1 series win
Having wrapped up a 3-1 victory in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series following their emphatic 43-28 win over the All Blacks in B…
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'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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Opinion
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.
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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…
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Opinion
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'…
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'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…
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'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 …
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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‘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…
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