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  2. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks team: Winners and losers as duo get second chance after scrum ‘shambles’ while Richie Mo’unga has to ‘bide his time’
Colin Newboult 27 Aug 2026

All Blacks team: Winners and losers as duo get second chance after scrum ‘shambles’ while Richie Mo’unga has to ‘bide his time’

Planet Rugby's winners and losers after Dave Rennie named his All Blacks side to face the Springboks in the second Test.

New Zealand
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: World Rugby confirm referee changes for Springboks v All Blacks Tests
Louis Chapman Coombe 27 Aug 2026

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: World Rugby confirm referee changes for Springboks v All Blacks Tests

World Rugby have announced changes for Tests Two and Three of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Bob Skinstad’s ‘I’m not going to pull any punches’ verdict on Springboks’ World Cup ambitions after ‘bump in the road’ against All Blacks
Alex Spink 27 Aug 2026

Bob Skinstad’s ‘I’m not going to pull any punches’ verdict on Springboks’ World Cup ambitions after ‘bump in the road’ against All Blacks

Bob Skinstad insists a Rugby World Cup hat-trick remains within reach of the Springboks and, armed with a perspective shaped by recent tragedy, has urged fans not to panic.

South Africa
All Blacks team: Dave Rennie loses front five duo to injury as changes made for Springboks rematch
Louis Chapman Coombe 27 Aug 2026

All Blacks team: Dave Rennie loses front five duo to injury as changes made for Springboks rematch

The All Blacks have named their 23-man squad to take on the Springboks this weekend in Cape Town.

New Zealand
England greats call for ‘more referees should take a harder line’ after seeing Matthew Carley’s ‘blind to him’ performance in Greatest Rivalry 
Liam Heagney 27 Aug 2026

England greats call for ‘more referees should take a harder line’ after seeing Matthew Carley’s ‘blind to him’ performance in Greatest Rivalry 

“I like how he just backs himself, and there's something to be said for that when you're actually in the game."

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks hero: ‘I don’t think anyone expected us to lose to the All Blacks, it’s a massive blow’
Colin Newboult 27 Aug 2026

Springboks hero: ‘I don’t think anyone expected us to lose to the All Blacks, it’s a massive blow’

The Springboks have it all to do after going 1-0 down following a shock defeat at Ellis Park.

South Africa
Lima Sopoaga praises All Blacks star for ‘big balls’ display in Springboks triumph
David Skippers 27 Aug 2026

Lima Sopoaga praises All Blacks star for ‘big balls’ display in Springboks triumph

Lima Sopoaga has highlighted the impact of one All Blacks player during last weekend's victory over the Springboks in the opening Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series in Johannesburg.

New Zealand
Justin Marshall hails Jordie Barrett’s Hand of God moment as ‘micro moments’ went the All Blacks’ way
Jared Wright 27 Aug 2026

Justin Marshall hails Jordie Barrett’s Hand of God moment as ‘micro moments’ went the All Blacks’ way

Jordie Barrett's try-saving intervention was one of the moments that Justin Marshall singled out.

New Zealand
Aaron Smith debunks Springboks myth as ‘speed’ not the key to beating Rassie Erasmus’ side
Colin Newboult 26 Aug 2026

Aaron Smith debunks Springboks myth as ‘speed’ not the key to beating Rassie Erasmus’ side

Aaron Smith insists that the All Blacks cannot run the Springboks off their feet.

New Zealand
Dan Biggar explains how ‘big difference’ between Springboks and All Blacks determined outcome of first Greatest Rivalry Test
David Skippers 26 Aug 2026

Dan Biggar explains how ‘big difference’ between Springboks and All Blacks determined outcome of first Greatest Rivalry Test

Dan Biggar has explained how the "big difference" between the Springboks and All Blacks helped the visitors to be triumphant in Saturday's Test in Johannesburg.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Legendary Springboks fly-half’s verdict on Handre Pollard’s selection and why Ellis Park defeat was ‘maybe a good thing’ for Rassie Erasmus
Jared Wright 26 Aug 2026

Legendary Springboks fly-half’s verdict on Handre Pollard’s selection and why Ellis Park defeat was ‘maybe a good thing’ for Rassie Erasmus

The defeat to the All Blacks could be a good thing for the Springboks, according to former fly-half Morne Steyn.

South Africa
John Smit: Springboks fans go from zero to catastrophe quite easily
Jared Wright 26 Aug 2026

John Smit: Springboks fans go from zero to catastrophe quite easily

John Smit says that Springboks fans can overreact to losses and calls for Rassie Erasmus' men to remain calm.

South Africa
Comment: Rassie Erasmus rarely makes the same mistake twice and the All Blacks will know that
Alex Spink 26 Aug 2026

Comment: Rassie Erasmus rarely makes the same mistake twice and the All Blacks will know that

Don’t be too quick to draw conclusions from the 2026 All Blacks following up a resounding first Test victory in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Aaron Smith ‘jealous’ of ‘breath of fresh air’ Cam Roigard as All Blacks in ‘trouble’ without new scrum-half star
Colin Newboult 26 Aug 2026

Aaron Smith ‘jealous’ of ‘breath of fresh air’ Cam Roigard as All Blacks in ‘trouble’ without new scrum-half star

All Blacks legend Aaron Smith believes that Cam Roigard has 'taken it to the next level'.

New Zealand
Rassie Erasmus plans beers with Dave Rennie ‘without the referee’ as Springboks boss hits out at illogical meeting
Jared Wright 26 Aug 2026

Rassie Erasmus plans beers with Dave Rennie ‘without the referee’ as Springboks boss hits out at illogical meeting

Rassie Erasmus has doubled down on his criticism of World Rugby's decision around referee meetings before Tests.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Dave Rennie’s verdict on Richie Mo’unga’s All Blacks return and why he isn’t calling in a replacement for injured rookie
Jared Wright 26 Aug 2026

Dave Rennie’s verdict on Richie Mo’unga’s All Blacks return and why he isn’t calling in a replacement for injured rookie

Dave Rennie has reacted to his side's narrow victory over the Lions at Ellis Park and Richie Mo'unga's performance.

New Zealand
Rassie Erasmus’ dismissive ‘wet weather’ verdict and his assessment on where Bongi Mbonambi currently is in the Springbok hooker pecking order
Liam Heagney 26 Aug 2026

Rassie Erasmus’ dismissive ‘wet weather’ verdict and his assessment on where Bongi Mbonambi currently is in the Springbok hooker pecking order

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has dismissed concerns that his team decided to stay on in the Johannesburg sunshine rather than head to Cape Town last Sunday to prepare for the forecasted rainy conditions versus the All Blacks.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
‘How does this happen?’ – Victor Matfield and Nick Mallett baffled by vital referee calls that went against the Springboks
Jared Wright 26 Aug 2026

‘How does this happen?’ – Victor Matfield and Nick Mallett baffled by vital referee calls that went against the Springboks

Nick Mallett and Victor Matfield believe that referee Matthew Carley was inconsistent with his decisions during the match at Ellis Park.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Lions v All Blacks: Five takeaways as duo give Dave Rennie ‘genuine selection discussion’ while old boy inspires ‘laaitjies’ as heroes are made
James While 25 Aug 2026

Lions v All Blacks: Five takeaways as duo give Dave Rennie ‘genuine selection discussion’ while old boy inspires ‘laaitjies’ as heroes are made

Following the final franchise fixture of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, here are our five takeaways from New Zealand's 41-35 win over the Lions at Ellis Park.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Lions player ratings v All Blacks: ‘Lovely watch’ a standout but insufficient ‘bench energy’ ends dream of ‘famous upset win’
Liam Heagney 25 Aug 2026

Lions player ratings v All Blacks: ‘Lovely watch’ a standout but insufficient ‘bench energy’ ends dream of ‘famous upset win’

After their agonising 41-35 defeat in Tuesday’s Greatest Rivalry tour clash against the All Blacks at Ellis Park, here’s how we rated the courageous Lions players.

Lions
Lions v All Blacks: Winners and losers as ‘unplayable’ wing scores two but veteran playmaker left ‘frustrated’
Jack Tunney 25 Aug 2026

Lions v All Blacks: Winners and losers as ‘unplayable’ wing scores two but veteran playmaker left ‘frustrated’

The All Blacks squeezed past the Lions 41-35 on Tuesday to continue their unbeaten tour of South Africa. Here's our winners and losers.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks player ratings: Bench saves Dave Rennie from ’embarrassment’ as stark Richie Mo’unga contrast evident against Lions
Jared Wright 25 Aug 2026

All Blacks player ratings: Bench saves Dave Rennie from ’embarrassment’ as stark Richie Mo’unga contrast evident against Lions

How we rated the All Blacks in their 41-35 victory over the Lions at Ellis Park.

New Zealand
Springboks: Rassie Erasmus admits to ‘bad planning’ in loss to All Blacks and explains why ‘very inspirational person’ had to be recalled for second Test
Liam Heagney 25 Aug 2026

Springboks: Rassie Erasmus admits to ‘bad planning’ in loss to All Blacks and explains why ‘very inspirational person’ had to be recalled for second Test

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has pointed the finger of blame at himself for last Saturday’s Greatest Rivalry defeat to the All Blacks and explained what having skipper Siya Kolisi back for next weekend means.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Lions v All Blacks, RESULT: Stats, details and scorers
Planet Rugby 25 Aug 2026

Lions v All Blacks, RESULT: Stats, details and scorers

How the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series clash between the Lions and All Blacks unfolded!

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Sir Steve Hansen: All Blacks ‘in a position to win it’ but must ‘get desperate’ against Springboks in Cape Town
Jack Tunney 25 Aug 2026

Sir Steve Hansen: All Blacks ‘in a position to win it’ but must ‘get desperate’ against Springboks in Cape Town

World Cup-winning head coach Sir Steve Hansen says the All Blacks need to "get desperate" as they attempt to defeat the Springboks for the second week in a row.

New Zealand
Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus confirms second Test decision on fitness doubt Siya Kolisi
Liam Heagney 25 Aug 2026

Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus confirms second Test decision on fitness doubt Siya Kolisi

Fitness doubt Siya Kolisi will start the Greatest Rivalry second Test versus the All Blacks in Cape Town, according to Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus.

South Africa
Lions v All Blacks: How to watch the Greatest Rivalry tour match from anywhere in the world
Jared Wright 25 Aug 2026

Lions v All Blacks: How to watch the Greatest Rivalry tour match from anywhere in the world

How to watch the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour match between the Lions and All Blacks at Ellis Park from anywhere in the world.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Nick Mallett: Springboks’ World Cup places on the line in Cape Town as losing is unacceptable
Jared Wright 25 Aug 2026

Nick Mallett: Springboks’ World Cup places on the line in Cape Town as losing is unacceptable

A Springboks loss to the All Blacks in Cape Town is an unacceptable result, according to Nick Mallett.

South Africa
Dan Carter reveals what ‘rare talent’ Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu needs to do to become ‘world-class’
Jack Tunney 25 Aug 2026

Dan Carter reveals what ‘rare talent’ Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu needs to do to become ‘world-class’

Double World Cup-winning superstar Dan Carter has revealed what Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu needs to do to become a world-class fly-half.

South Africa
Victor Matfield: I’m not worried about the Springboks; we dominated the All Blacks
Jared Wright 25 Aug 2026

Victor Matfield: I’m not worried about the Springboks; we dominated the All Blacks

Victor Matfield is confident that the Springboks will bounce back from their defeat to the All Blacks after 'dominating' several facets of the game.

South Africa
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Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus swaps front-row again while Cheslin Kolbe gets new role for third All Blacks Test

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Springboks v All Blacks: World champions ‘out of lifelines’ after drawing level in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series

30 Aug 2026
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
two layer image of Springbok and Munster rugby

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

05 Sep 2026

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