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Sir Graham Henry hails ‘innovative’ Rassie Erasmus and takes sly dig at rotation policy criticism
Colin Newboult
20 Aug 2026

Sir Graham Henry hails ‘innovative’ Rassie Erasmus and takes sly dig at rotation policy criticism

Sir Graham Henry reveals his “huge respect” for Rassie Erasmus.

South Africa
SA Rugby boss reveals the one lesson they’ve learned from Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series
David Skippers
20 Aug 2026

SA Rugby boss reveals the one lesson they’ve learned from Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series

Although he is happy with Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, SA Rugby president Mark Alexander feels one aspect of New Zealand's tour of South Africa hasn't been a success.

South Africa
Springboks team: Siya Kolisi to miss All Blacks opener while Rassie Erasmus makes key fly-half call
Colin Newboult
20 Aug 2026

Springboks team: Siya Kolisi to miss All Blacks opener while Rassie Erasmus makes key fly-half call

Head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his 23-man Springboks squad to face the All Blacks in the first Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.

South Africa
All Blacks team: Winners and losers as ‘incredible servant’ dropped while ‘real deal’ set to play ‘biggest game of his career’
Jack Tunney
20 Aug 2026

All Blacks team: Winners and losers as ‘incredible servant’ dropped while ‘real deal’ set to play ‘biggest game of his career’

Dave Rennie has announced a stacked All Blacks team to take on the Springboks on Saturday for the opening match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.

New Zealand
All Blacks team: Star trio recover from injury to face Springboks as Dave Rennie makes big call up front
Colin Newboult
20 Aug 2026

All Blacks team: Star trio recover from injury to face Springboks as Dave Rennie makes big call up front

Head coach Dave Rennie has announced his 23-man All Blacks to face the Springboks in the opening game of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test series.

New Zealand
Rugby World Cup winner voices ‘properly flogged’ concern about the Springboks and singles out an area where ‘full metal jacket’ approach is needed
Liam Heagney
20 Aug 2026

Rugby World Cup winner voices ‘properly flogged’ concern about the Springboks and singles out an area where ‘full metal jacket’ approach is needed

Double Rugby World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff fears the Springboks will be slow out of the blocks in Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series opener versus the All Blacks in Johannesburg.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks: Where Test series triumph over Springboks in South Africa ranks for Sean Fitzpatrick
David Skippers
20 Aug 2026

All Blacks: Where Test series triumph over Springboks in South Africa ranks for Sean Fitzpatrick

Sean Fitzpatrick has revealed how highly he rates a Test series triumph for the All Blacks against the Springboks in South Africa.

New Zealand
Springboks v All Blacks: Five breakdown myths busted and why Greatest Rivalry opener will be decided a second before anyone reaches the ball
James While
20 Aug 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Five breakdown myths busted and why Greatest Rivalry opener will be decided a second before anyone reaches the ball

The breakdown is the most misunderstood contest in the sport, because the part everybody watches matters least. Here's five myths busted.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Rassie Erasmus’ antics were ‘next level mafia don stuff’ as New Zealand pundit claims people ‘quick to swallow the Kool-Aid’
Colin Newboult
20 Aug 2026

Rassie Erasmus’ antics were ‘next level mafia don stuff’ as New Zealand pundit claims people ‘quick to swallow the Kool-Aid’

There is a concern that all the talk will be about the officiating ahead of the first Springboks v All Blacks Test.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Sir John Kirwan’s Rassie Erasmus ‘conspiracy theory’ which is ‘pretty sad’ for Greatest Rivalry tour
Colin Newboult
20 Aug 2026

Sir John Kirwan’s Rassie Erasmus ‘conspiracy theory’ which is ‘pretty sad’ for Greatest Rivalry tour

The All Blacks legend reckons that Rassie Erasmus has been passing on instructions to the South African franchises.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
‘I can’t see Richie Mo’unga replacing him’ – Sir Steve Hansen’s verdict on All Blacks’ playmakers
Jared Wright
20 Aug 2026

‘I can’t see Richie Mo’unga replacing him’ – Sir Steve Hansen’s verdict on All Blacks’ playmakers

Sir Steve Hansen has hailed the depth the All Blacks have at their disposal.

New Zealand
Stephen Donald names his choice for Springboks’ fly-half spot and makes blunt call on Damian McKenzie’s All Blacks hopes
David Skippers
19 Aug 2026

Stephen Donald names his choice for Springboks’ fly-half spot and makes blunt call on Damian McKenzie’s All Blacks hopes

Stephen Donald has revealed who he believes will start at fly-half for the Springboks in Saturday's Greatest Rivalry Test Johannesburg and gave his verdict on Damian McKenzie's chances of playing for the All Blacks.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: Trophy ‘like no other’ revealed ahead of Test series opener
Louis Chapman Coombe
19 Aug 2026

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: Trophy ‘like no other’ revealed ahead of Test series opener

The new trophy for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry has been revealed.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks v All Blacks: Five focus points for New Zealand at Ellis Park, from a scrum that has to survive the bench to the one contest they can turn
James While
19 Aug 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Five focus points for New Zealand at Ellis Park, from a scrum that has to survive the bench to the one contest they can turn

All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan has spent the week calling the Springbok scrum the best in the world and telling his own pack to arrive with confidence anyway.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Ex-All Blacks star reveals reason for ‘time wasting’ debate between Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie
David Skippers
19 Aug 2026

Ex-All Blacks star reveals reason for ‘time wasting’ debate between Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie

Stephen Donald has given his verdict on the recent debate between the Springboks and All Blacks camps over accusations that the world champions are attempting to slow the game down.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Israel Dagg reveals All Blacks’ own ‘take a break’ tactic amid accusations against go-slow Springboks
Colin Newboult
19 Aug 2026

Israel Dagg reveals All Blacks’ own ‘take a break’ tactic amid accusations against go-slow Springboks

Israel Dagg makes a fascinating revelation amid concerns from New Zealanders that the Springboks will slow the game down.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Loose Pass: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry questions as tour hasn’t hit the hype heights of the British and Irish Lions
Danny Stephens
19 Aug 2026

Loose Pass: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry questions as tour hasn’t hit the hype heights of the British and Irish Lions

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Loose Pass
Nick Evans: Where the Springboks have improved ‘massively’ and how the All Blacks could open them up
Alex Spink
19 Aug 2026

Nick Evans: Where the Springboks have improved ‘massively’ and how the All Blacks could open them up

The 1996 Incomparables inspired Nick Evans has revealed as he looks forward to one 'hell of an occasion' as the Springboks and All Blacks meeting at Ellis Park.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks great weighs into Rassie Erasmus’ ‘thug life’ approach as Springboks boss creates ‘very clever diversion’ from real issue
Colin Newboult
19 Aug 2026

All Blacks great weighs into Rassie Erasmus’ ‘thug life’ approach as Springboks boss creates ‘very clever diversion’ from real issue

Rassie Erasmus has come out all guns blazing ahead of the opening Springboks v All Blacks Test.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Sir Steve Hansen: Rassie Erasmus is the ‘master of sabotage’; he will send you one way and go the other
Jared Wright
19 Aug 2026

Sir Steve Hansen: Rassie Erasmus is the ‘master of sabotage’; he will send you one way and go the other

Sir Steve Hansen says he wouldn't listen too much to anything Rassie Erasmus says in the media.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks great: ‘The one advantage we have over the Springboks at the moment’
Jared Wright
19 Aug 2026

All Blacks great: ‘The one advantage we have over the Springboks at the moment’

The former All Blacks star has pinpointed where Dave Rennie's men have 'one advantage' over the Springboks.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
‘Everyone talks about Springboks set-piece, but they’ve grown’ – All Blacks coach
Jared Wright
19 Aug 2026

‘Everyone talks about Springboks set-piece, but they’ve grown’ – All Blacks coach

Tana Umaga says the All Blacks need to be ready for anything when they tackle the Springboks.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Sir Steve Hansen: All Blacks are ‘more united’ as Dave Rennie sets a ‘clear way’ to play
Jared Wright
18 Aug 2026

Sir Steve Hansen: All Blacks are ‘more united’ as Dave Rennie sets a ‘clear way’ to play

The All Blacks players look happier and more united under Dave Rennie, according to Sir Steve Hansen.

New Zealand
Ex-Wallabies highlight where All Blacks look ‘a little bit vulnerable’ and single out ‘absolutely huge’ refereeing area for ‘pressure cooker’ Greatest Rivalry
Liam Heagney
18 Aug 2026

Ex-Wallabies highlight where All Blacks look ‘a little bit vulnerable’ and single out ‘absolutely huge’ refereeing area for ‘pressure cooker’ Greatest Rivalry

Ex-Wallaby Bernard Foley has highlighted where the All Blacks have looked most vulnerable so far on their Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks: Felix Jones highlights ‘the two main themes’ world champions are focusing on ahead of All Blacks clash
David Skippers
18 Aug 2026

Springboks: Felix Jones highlights ‘the two main themes’ world champions are focusing on ahead of All Blacks clash

Felix Jones feels the Springboks and the All Blacks will both be well prepared when they meet in in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series opener in Johannesburg on Saturday.

South Africa
Springboks: Fresh update issued on Siya Kolisi and Ox Nche ahead of All Blacks opener
Louis Chapman Coombe
18 Aug 2026

Springboks: Fresh update issued on Siya Kolisi and Ox Nche ahead of All Blacks opener

The duo were previously flagged as the main injury concerns ahead of Saturday's Test series opener at Ellis Park.

South Africa
England greats call out ‘lack of appreciation’ for veteran Springbok Handre Pollard, insisting he has been ‘harshly labelled’ ahead of Greatest Rivalry series
Liam Heagney
18 Aug 2026

England greats call out ‘lack of appreciation’ for veteran Springbok Handre Pollard, insisting he has been ‘harshly labelled’ ahead of Greatest Rivalry series

England greats Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson have claimed that long-serving Springbok sfly-half Handre Pollard has been harshly labelled ahead of the Greatest Rivalry Test series versus the All Blacks.

South Africa
Dave Rennie reacts to Springboks’ response to ‘time wasting’ claim ahead of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series
David Skippers
18 Aug 2026

Dave Rennie reacts to Springboks’ response to ‘time wasting’ claim ahead of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series

All Blacks boss Dave Rennie has reacted to the Springboks' response over accusations that they are trying to slow the game down.

New Zealand
Tana Umaga issues Damian McKenzie update and rubbishes perceived All Blacks advantage
Jared Wright
18 Aug 2026

Tana Umaga issues Damian McKenzie update and rubbishes perceived All Blacks advantage

Tana Umaga has provided an update on Damian McKenzie ahead of the first Test against the Springboks.

New Zealand
The All Blacks selection where England great ‘would really love to be proved wrong’ and ‘the gold dust’ the Springboks need for Greatest Rivalry series
Liam Heagney
18 Aug 2026

The All Blacks selection where England great ‘would really love to be proved wrong’ and ‘the gold dust’ the Springboks need for Greatest Rivalry series

England greats Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs have waded into the debate over the starting fly-halves for the keenly anticipated Greatest Rivalry series featuring the Springboks and the All Blacks.

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