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Law discussion: The referee’s explanation that clears up Ruben Love’s yellow card in the All Blacks’ defeat
Jared Wright
08 Sep 2026

Law discussion: The referee’s explanation that clears up Ruben Love’s yellow card in the All Blacks’ defeat

A look at Ruben Love's yellow card against the Springboks, was it the right call?

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks team: Five takeaways as Rassie Erasmus gambles on ‘cohesion’ and DNA for a bit more ‘luck’ in All Blacks series finale
Jared Wright
08 Sep 2026

Springboks team: Five takeaways as Rassie Erasmus gambles on ‘cohesion’ and DNA for a bit more ‘luck’ in All Blacks series finale

Five takeaways from Rassie Erasmus' selections for the Springboks clash with the All Blacks in Baltimore.

South Africa
Rassie Erasmus explains Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu selection and reveals when Handre Pollard will return
Louis Chapman Coombe
08 Sep 2026

Rassie Erasmus explains Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu selection and reveals when Handre Pollard will return

The 24-year-old has started in each of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tests to date.

South Africa
Springboks team: Winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus sticks to his word while ‘slandered’ half-back is rewarded after Soweto heroics
Jared Wright
08 Sep 2026

Springboks team: Winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus sticks to his word while ‘slandered’ half-back is rewarded after Soweto heroics

Winners and losers from Rassie Erasmus' selections for the fourth Test against the All Blacks.

South Africa
Ex-All Black: Greatest Rivalry tour ‘so much more beneficial to us’ than the Springboks
Colin Newboult
07 Sep 2026

Ex-All Black: Greatest Rivalry tour ‘so much more beneficial to us’ than the Springboks

The All Blacks could lose the series 3-1 but that doesn't necessarily matter, according to a former Test scrum-half.

New Zealand
Sir John Kirwan’s ‘really cost us’ verdict on Leroy Carter’s defensive errors: ‘You feel like digging a hole’
Colin Newboult
07 Sep 2026

Sir John Kirwan’s ‘really cost us’ verdict on Leroy Carter’s defensive errors: ‘You feel like digging a hole’

Following the All Blacks' narrow defeat, there has been a lot of focus on the defensive errors which resulted in two Springboks tries.

New Zealand
Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus makes two changes as Damian Willemse returns for final Greatest Rivalry series Test
David Skippers
07 Sep 2026

Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus makes two changes as Damian Willemse returns for final Greatest Rivalry series Test

Double Rugby World Cup winner Damian Willemse is one of two changes to the Springboks starting XV to face the All Blacks in Saturday's final Greatest Rivalry series Test in Baltimore.

South Africa
World Rugby has drawn 2027 global showpiece’s potential final into a quarter-final despite knowing exactly what it was doing
James While
07 Sep 2026

World Rugby has drawn 2027 global showpiece’s potential final into a quarter-final despite knowing exactly what it was doing

Planet Rugby features writer James While breaks down how the two best sides on the planet are set to be rewarded with a quarter-final showdown at Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.

Rugby World Cup
Springboks legend claims Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu suffering from ‘second-year syndrome’ as fly-half verdict offered
Colin Newboult
07 Sep 2026

Springboks legend claims Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu suffering from ‘second-year syndrome’ as fly-half verdict offered

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu continues to struggle to find his form despite the Springboks taking a 2-1 lead over the All Blacks.

South Africa
Who’s hot and who’s not: Springboks ‘full of brutal beauty and irresistible skill’ but ‘crying shame’ injuries leave ‘jarring sour taste’
Liam Heagney
07 Sep 2026

Who’s hot and who’s not: Springboks ‘full of brutal beauty and irresistible skill’ but ‘crying shame’ injuries leave ‘jarring sour taste’

The Springboks, Rassie Erasmus, refereeing, the scrum and Rugby's Greatest Rivalry all have their name up in lights.

Who's hot and who's not
Sir John Kirwan’s honest ‘best team won’ admission as he reveals the ‘difference’ between the Springboks and All Blacks
Colin Newboult
07 Sep 2026

Sir John Kirwan’s honest ‘best team won’ admission as he reveals the ‘difference’ between the Springboks and All Blacks

Sir John Kirwan had no complaints this week after the Springboks proved too strong for the All Blacks and went 2-1 up.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks coach identifies the key area his side must improve in against ‘dominant’ Springboks
David Skippers
07 Sep 2026

All Blacks coach identifies the key area his side must improve in against ‘dominant’ Springboks

Neil Barnes has urged the All Blacks to "be better" and called for improvement in a key facet of play when they face the Springboks in Saturday's final Greatest Rivalry series Test in Baltimore.

New Zealand
How New Zealand’s media reacted to All Blacks’ defeat to Springboks as departure of ‘inspirational captain’ and scrum woes identified as key reasons for loss
David Skippers
06 Sep 2026

How New Zealand’s media reacted to All Blacks’ defeat to Springboks as departure of ‘inspirational captain’ and scrum woes identified as key reasons for loss

After the All Blacks' 29-24 loss to the Springboks in their Greatest Rivalry Test in Soweto on Saturday, how did the New Zealand media assess the men in black's performance?

New Zealand
All Blacks: Nine players to return to New Zealand ahead of final Greatest Rivalry series clash
David Skippers
06 Sep 2026

All Blacks: Nine players to return to New Zealand ahead of final Greatest Rivalry series clash

Nine All Blacks players will return to New Zealand ahead of their final Test against the Springboks in Baltimore next Saturday.

New Zealand
Springboks v All Blacks: Seven talking points from Soweto as South Africa go 2-1 up
James While
06 Sep 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Seven talking points from Soweto as South Africa go 2-1 up

Following the third Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, here are seven talking points from Saturday's action at the FNB Stadium in Soweto.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Nigel Owens critical of World Rugby change as Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie frustration ‘completely understandable’
Colin Newboult
06 Sep 2026

Nigel Owens critical of World Rugby change as Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie frustration ‘completely understandable’

Nigel Owens believes that World Rugby have got it wrong with their referee protocols.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks: Dave Rennie identifies costly error as the ‘big moment’ in Greatest Rivalry defeat to Springboks
David Skippers
06 Sep 2026

All Blacks: Dave Rennie identifies costly error as the ‘big moment’ in Greatest Rivalry defeat to Springboks

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has identified the "big moment" which proved costly in his team's defeat against the Springboks in Soweto on Saturday.

New Zealand
Springboks v All Blacks: Winners and losers as Bomb Squad finally comes to the party to take advantage of ‘brutal display of scrummaging’
Colin Newboult
06 Sep 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Winners and losers as Bomb Squad finally comes to the party to take advantage of ‘brutal display of scrummaging’

Planet Rugby's winners and losers following the Springboks' second victory over the All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks: Rassie Erasmus apologises for ‘not well-mannered outburst’ and praises ‘gentleman’ Dave Rennie for coaching in ‘a very brutal way’
Liam Heagney
05 Sep 2026

Springboks: Rassie Erasmus apologises for ‘not well-mannered outburst’ and praises ‘gentleman’ Dave Rennie for coaching in ‘a very brutal way’

Rassie Erasmus has apologised for last weekend’s F-bomb media briefing and called Dave Rennie a “gentleman” following the Springboks exhilarating 29-24 win over the All Blacks in Saturday’s third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks v All Blacks: Five takeaways as bomb squad ‘grunt’ proves decisive in ‘feast of rich entertainment’
Liam Heagney
05 Sep 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Five takeaways as bomb squad ‘grunt’ proves decisive in ‘feast of rich entertainment’

Following an epic contest in Soweto on Saturday, here are our five takeaways from the Springboks’ deserved 29-24 Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry victory over the All Blacks at FNB Stadium.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Rassie Erasmus confirms Cheslin Kolbe injury and the Springboks who won’t feature in the fourth All Blacks Test
Jared Wright
05 Sep 2026

Rassie Erasmus confirms Cheslin Kolbe injury and the Springboks who won’t feature in the fourth All Blacks Test

Rassie Erasmus has issued an update on Springboks back Cheslin Kolbe.

South Africa
Ardie Savea OUT of Springboks-All Blacks Test in Baltimore as Dave Rennie offers update on captain
Louis Chapman Coombe
05 Sep 2026

Ardie Savea OUT of Springboks-All Blacks Test in Baltimore as Dave Rennie offers update on captain

The All Blacks suffered two fresh injuries in their 29-24 defeat to the Springboks, in the form of Ardie Savea and Quinn Tupaea.

New Zealand
All Blacks player ratings: Usual suspects shine but Ardie Savea injury and back’s ‘shambolic’ defensive lapses costly in Springboks loss
Colin Newboult
05 Sep 2026

All Blacks player ratings: Usual suspects shine but Ardie Savea injury and back’s ‘shambolic’ defensive lapses costly in Springboks loss

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

New Zealand
Springboks player ratings: Malcolm Marx ‘masterclass’ at the centre of All Blacks ‘obliteration’ as Rassie makes smart Bomb Squad decisions
Jared Wright
05 Sep 2026

Springboks player ratings: Malcolm Marx ‘masterclass’ at the centre of All Blacks ‘obliteration’ as Rassie makes smart Bomb Squad decisions

Springboks player ratings following the 29-24 victory over the All Blacks at the FNB Stadium.

South Africa
Springboks v All Blacks, LIVE BLOG: Relive our coverage of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test in Soweto
Louis Chapman Coombe
05 Sep 2026

Springboks v All Blacks, LIVE BLOG: Relive our coverage of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test in Soweto

Relive our live coverage of Test Three of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, as the Springboks made it 2-1 in the series heading to Baltimore, USA.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Nigel Owens defends Rassie Erasmus over ‘unfair’ criticism after Springboks boss ‘didn’t break any rules’
Colin Newboult
05 Sep 2026

Nigel Owens defends Rassie Erasmus over ‘unfair’ criticism after Springboks boss ‘didn’t break any rules’

Rassie Erasmus' antics have once again divided opinion and former top Test referee Nigel Owens has his say.

South Africa
Schalk Burger suggests World Rugby backtracks on officiating policy over coaching ‘paranoia’ amid Greatest Rivalry controversy
Colin Newboult
05 Sep 2026

Schalk Burger suggests World Rugby backtracks on officiating policy over coaching ‘paranoia’ amid Greatest Rivalry controversy

Extra pressure has been put on the officials with the Springboks and All Blacks airing their grievances in public.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
‘The way we play is built for any weather’ – Siya Kolisi’s warning to the All Blacks ahead of crucial third Test
Jared Wright
05 Sep 2026

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

Siya Kolisi says that the weather won't impact the Springboks' plans as they aim to thank their fans in Soweto.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks v All Blacks: How to watch the third Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test from anywhere in the world
Jared Wright
05 Sep 2026

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

The Springboks and All Blacks square off at the FNB Stadium in Soweto, here's how to catch the action.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Sir Steve Hansen calls on All Blacks to ‘belt the sh-t out of’ the Springboks after ‘poor decision’ in Test two
Jared Wright
05 Sep 2026

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

Sir Steve Hansen has urged the All Blacks not to make the same mistake as they did in the second Test.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
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