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Springboks v All Blacks: Winners and losers as South Africa win ‘in spite of’ chaotic Rassie Erasmus as star forwards have bruising ‘duel’
Colin Newboult 30 Aug 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Winners and losers as South Africa win ‘in spite of’ chaotic Rassie Erasmus as star forwards have bruising ‘duel’

Planet Rugby's winners and losers following the Springboks' victory over the All Blacks in Cape Town.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Comment: Pacing, standing crisps and why the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry magnets make sense
Planet Rugby 30 Aug 2026

Comment: Pacing, standing crisps and why the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry magnets make sense

Shaun O'Neill of the Shaun O'Neill podcast joins us to give a fascinating insight into the journey of a fan as he watches the All Blacks face the Springboks.

New Zealand
World Rugby rankings: Springboks regain top spot as All Blacks’ reign lasts just one week
Colin Newboult 29 Aug 2026

World Rugby rankings: Springboks regain top spot as All Blacks’ reign lasts just one week

The Springboks are back at the summit after their victory over the All Blacks.

South Africa
Fuming Rassie Erasmus slams Dave Rennie’s ‘nonsense’ after All Blacks accusations as he insists Springboks ‘won’t stay quiet’
Colin Newboult 29 Aug 2026

Fuming Rassie Erasmus slams Dave Rennie’s ‘nonsense’ after All Blacks accusations as he insists Springboks ‘won’t stay quiet’

Rassie Erasmus had a few choice words for Dave Rennie and the All Blacks after their accusations.

South Africa
Springboks player ratings: Cheslin Kolbe ‘leads the way’ as Rassie Erasmus’ selection gamble pays off with deserved win over All Blacks
David Skippers 29 Aug 2026

Springboks player ratings: Cheslin Kolbe ‘leads the way’ as Rassie Erasmus’ selection gamble pays off with deserved win over All Blacks

How South Africa's's players rated in their Rugby Greatest Rivalry triumph over New Zealand at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

South Africa
All Blacks player ratings: Breakout star ‘mammoth’ and Will Jordan ‘classy’ but Ruben Love has ‘first real struggle’
Colin Newboult 29 Aug 2026

All Blacks player ratings: Breakout star ‘mammoth’ and Will Jordan ‘classy’ but Ruben Love has ‘first real struggle’

All Blacks player ratings following their defeat to the Springboks in the second Greatest Rivalry Test.

New Zealand
Springboks v All Blacks: Five takeaways as Rassie Erasmus’ tinkering pays off as South Africa rediscover their power game to level the series
Jared Wright 29 Aug 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Five takeaways as Rassie Erasmus’ tinkering pays off as South Africa rediscover their power game to level the series

Five takeaways from the clash between the Springboks and All Blacks in Cape Town.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks v All Blacks: Result, scorers, match stats, line-ups
Planet Rugby 29 Aug 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Result, scorers, match stats, line-ups

How the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry clash between the Springboks and All Blacks unfolded.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
SA Rugby take legal action over scam accusations after supporters left ‘ticketless’
Colin Newboult 29 Aug 2026

SA Rugby take legal action over scam accusations after supporters left ‘ticketless’

SA Rugby believe that supporters have been scammed.

South Africa
Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus makes THREE last minute changes for All Blacks showdown
Jared Wright 29 Aug 2026

Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus makes THREE last minute changes for All Blacks showdown

Rassie Erasmus has made three late changes to his starting XV.

South Africa
Springboks v All Blacks, LIVE BLOG: Relive our coverage of the Greatest Rivalry Test in Cape Town
Adam Kyriacou 29 Aug 2026

Springboks v All Blacks, LIVE BLOG: Relive our coverage of the Greatest Rivalry Test in Cape Town

Relive our coverage of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series clash between the Springboks and All Blacks in Cape Town via our live blog.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks coach explains last-minute changes for All Blacks rematch as update issued on withdrawn duo
Louis Chapman Coombe 29 Aug 2026

Springboks coach explains last-minute changes for All Blacks rematch as update issued on withdrawn duo

The Springboks assistant has shed light on the two late changes to their 23-man squad to face the All Blacks.

South Africa
Aaron Smith: Every time I hear Dave Rennie I feel like we are getting the honest truth
Colin Newboult 29 Aug 2026

Aaron Smith: Every time I hear Dave Rennie I feel like we are getting the honest truth

Aaron Smith has been impressed by Dave Rennie's approach since taking charge of the All Blacks.

New Zealand
Opinion: Career-defining Test awaits Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, not redemption
Jared Wright 29 Aug 2026

Opinion: Career-defining Test awaits Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, not redemption

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has an opportunity to define his career against the All Blacks in Cape Town.

South Africa
Springboks v All Blacks: How to watch the second Greatest Rivalry Test from anywhere in the world
Jared Wright 29 Aug 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: How to watch the second Greatest Rivalry Test from anywhere in the world

The Springboks and All Blacks face off in Cape Town in the second Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test match.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Nigel Owens: Springboks were ‘cynical’ and deserved two yellow cards
Colin Newboult 29 Aug 2026

Nigel Owens: Springboks were ‘cynical’ and deserved two yellow cards

The Springboks will be looking to eradicate the ill-discipline which hurt them in the final quarter of the first Test against the All Blacks.

South Africa
Nigel Owens explains ‘tricky’ grey area as All Blacks star escapes punishment for off-the-ball hit on Springboks powerhouse
Colin Newboult 28 Aug 2026

Nigel Owens explains ‘tricky’ grey area as All Blacks star escapes punishment for off-the-ball hit on Springboks powerhouse

There was a key moment in the final quarter of the Springboks v All Blacks Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener which could have altered the momentum.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks complain to World Rugby over Springboks scrum as Dave Rennie expects it to be ‘a lot better’
Colin Newboult 28 Aug 2026

All Blacks complain to World Rugby over Springboks scrum as Dave Rennie expects it to be ‘a lot better’

The Springboks dominated the All Blacks in the scrum for the majority of the game at Ellis Park.

New Zealand
Sean Fitzpatrick hails Ardie Savea who saved an ‘awkward’ moment that added to the ‘legacy’ of the All Black jersey
Alex Spink 28 Aug 2026

Sean Fitzpatrick hails Ardie Savea who saved an ‘awkward’ moment that added to the ‘legacy’ of the All Black jersey

All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick relives the moment he stood alongside Ardie Savea for the national anthem and praises New Zealand Rugby.

New Zealand
Springboks hero: Returning Siya Kolisi ‘has that Madiba touch’ as South Africa could do ‘something spectacular’
Colin Newboult 28 Aug 2026

Springboks hero: Returning Siya Kolisi ‘has that Madiba touch’ as South Africa could do ‘something spectacular’

Siya Kolisi has been backed to inspire the Springboks to another big victory.

South Africa
World Rugby rankings: What the Springboks need to regain top spot as All Blacks target major lead
Louis Chapman Coombe 28 Aug 2026

World Rugby rankings: What the Springboks need to regain top spot as All Blacks target major lead

The latest look at the World Rugby rankings heading into this weekend's Tests.

Internationals
All Blacks legend hopes Springboks ‘curse’ continues as Pieter-Steph du Toit celebrates ‘remarkable achievement’
Alex Spink 28 Aug 2026

All Blacks legend hopes Springboks ‘curse’ continues as Pieter-Steph du Toit celebrates ‘remarkable achievement’

Pieter-Steph du Toit will be looking to achieve something four Springboks have failed to do.

South Africa
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry prediction: Springboks to level the series with ugly win as spoiled fly-half plan puts All Blacks scrum in the spotlight
James While 28 Aug 2026

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry prediction: Springboks to level the series with ugly win as spoiled fly-half plan puts All Blacks scrum in the spotlight

Ahead of the second Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series Test between the Springboks and All Blacks in Cape Town, here's our preview and prediction.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Ardie Savea ‘very lucky’ as Nigel Owens weighs into controversial Springboks v All Blacks incident
Colin Newboult 28 Aug 2026

Ardie Savea ‘very lucky’ as Nigel Owens weighs into controversial Springboks v All Blacks incident

Nigel Owens delves into one of the key incidents in the Springboks v All Blacks first Test.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks team changes: Rassie Erasmus loses Handre Pollard but gains Cheslin Kolbe for second All Blacks Test
Jared Wright 28 Aug 2026

Springboks team changes: Rassie Erasmus loses Handre Pollard but gains Cheslin Kolbe for second All Blacks Test

Rassie Erasmus has made two changes to his starting XV on the eve of the second Test against the All Blacks.

South Africa
Springboks blow: Handre Pollard ruled out of second All Blacks Test – report
Jared Wright 28 Aug 2026

Springboks blow: Handre Pollard ruled out of second All Blacks Test – report

Handre Pollard has emerged as a doubt for the Springboks' clash against the All Blacks in Cape Town.

South Africa
All Blacks legend’s stark warning to New Zealand as there’s ‘nothing worse’ than a wounded Springboks side
Colin Newboult 28 Aug 2026

All Blacks legend’s stark warning to New Zealand as there’s ‘nothing worse’ than a wounded Springboks side

It was a surprisingly error-strewn performance by the Springboks but an All Blacks legend is not expecting a repeat.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Joel Stransky ‘a little concerned’ with Rassie Erasmus’ Handre Pollard selection as ‘message’ sent for All Blacks rematch
Colin Newboult 27 Aug 2026

Joel Stransky ‘a little concerned’ with Rassie Erasmus’ Handre Pollard selection as ‘message’ sent for All Blacks rematch

The experienced Handre Pollard has been selected ahead of the supremely gifted playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

South Africa
All Blacks team v Springboks: Five takeaways as tour ‘accelerates’ for duo but Dave Rennie ignores Richie Mo’unga ‘temptation’
Liam Heagney 27 Aug 2026

All Blacks team v Springboks: Five takeaways as tour ‘accelerates’ for duo but Dave Rennie ignores Richie Mo’unga ‘temptation’

Following the announcement of Dave Rennie’s All Blacks team to face the Springboks this Saturday in Cape Town, here are our five takeaways from his selection.

New Zealand
Nick Mallett gives blunt verdict on Rassie Erasmus’ selection changes and reveals what he expects from Springboks in All Blacks rematch
David Skippers 27 Aug 2026

Nick Mallett gives blunt verdict on Rassie Erasmus’ selection changes and reveals what he expects from Springboks in All Blacks rematch

Nick Mallett has run the rule on Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus' selection changes for Saturday's second Greatest Rivalry series Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town.

South Africa
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Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus and All Blacks fly-half Ruben Love (inset).

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Test Rugby
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and an inset of the South African fans

‘The way we play is built for any weather’ – Siya Kolisi’s warning to the All Blacks ahead of crucial third Test

05 Sep 2026
All Blacks Haka and an inset of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.

Springboks v All Blacks: How to watch the third Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test from anywhere in the world

05 Sep 2026
Springboks centre Jesse Kriel celebrates scoring a try and an inset of ex-All Blacks boss Sir Steve Hansen.

Sir Steve Hansen calls on All Blacks to ‘belt the sh-t out of’ the Springboks after ‘poor decision’ in Test two

05 Sep 2026
Springboks Siya Kolisi and Paul de Villiers

Rassie Erasmus won’t throw old Springboks ‘away’ with Siya Kolisi’s successor primed for hybrid role

05 Sep 2026
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Springboks: Felix Jones ‘is always a guy that blew my mind every day’

05 Sep 2026

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