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South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: rugby union first Test – as it happened

All Blacks withstand scrum onslaught then tear South Africa apart to take a 1-0 series lead in Johannesburg.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as All Blacks stun Springboks in blockbuster start to Test series

South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: The world champions finished with 13 men as the All Blacks conquered Ellis Park

The Independent UK · Aug 22

How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand online from anywhere: free live streams for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 1st Test

How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test live streams around the world. Free coverage, TV channels, broadcast details from Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

What Hi-Fi? · Aug 22

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The Premier League returns, F1’s Dutch Grand Prix and The Greatest Rivalry – follow with us

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Smoke and mirrors fill the vacuum as Springboks and All Blacks brace for battle

South Africa welcome New Zealand for their Greatest Rivalry series with the suspicion that they plan on beating the tourists at their own game

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Springboks v All Blacks: The players that could define first Test

South Africa and New Zealand collide in the first of four Tests in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series

The Independent UK · Aug 21

A majority Māori and Pacific All Blacks squad shows how far rugby’s ‘greatest rivalry’ has come

This weekend’s first test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks will be played 105 years after the two nations first began the “greatest rivalry” in rugby in 1921.

The Conversation · Aug 20

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Ardie Savea returns to lead New Zealand as All Blacks make fly half decision for first Test against South Africa

Ruben Love will wear No 10 with Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga left out

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Rassie Erasmus provides update on Siya Kolisi’s fitness ahead of first Test against New Zealand

Springboks skipper Kolisi is a doubt for the opening Test after sustaining a hamstring injury

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Bulls v New Zealand LIVE: All Blacks dominate final warm-up before Springboks series

Bulls 19-50 New Zealand: The All Blacks ran in eight tries to set themselves up perfectly for the four-game series against the Springboks

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Richie Mo’unga returns to New Zealand squad to leave All Blacks selection dilemma

Mo’unga has not featured for his country since starting the 2023 Rugby World Cup final

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Empty seats and faded aura show how Springboks outgrew the All Blacks

The Springboks can use Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry to establish themselves as one of the greatest teams of all time

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

Sharks v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as impressive All Blacks thrash hosts

A reunion with Ma’a Nonu awaits New Zealand as they continue their Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Is Sharks v New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch All Blacks clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour game

The Independent UK · Aug 11

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The Independent UK · Aug 7

Stormers vs New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as All Blacks made to battle in competitive start to South Africa tour

Stormers 21-38 New Zealand: The All Blacks kickstarted the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series with a win

The Independent UK · Aug 7

The deeper significance behind South Africa and New Zealand’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series

RUGBY’S GREATEST RIVALRY: As the two ruling powers of men’s rugby union prepare to meet in four Tests, Harry Latham-Coyle explains the rich history and off-field conflicts that deepen the rivalry

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Is Stormers v New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch All Blacks

Everything you need to know ahead of the first clash of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Back to the future as champion Springboks host All Blacks

JOHANNESBURG - Hosts South Africa and visitors New Zealand are going back to the future with a rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and ends 12,700 kilometres away in the United States.

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

Nations Championship fails to solve rugby’s ability to get in the way of itself

Opening rounds of inaugural global competition provided compelling moments but the same old frustrations over refereeing consistency remain

AAP · Jul 20

'Lots of positives': Schmidt's take on Wallabies reign

Despite presiding over just 12 wins from 31 Tests, outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has declared his three-year tenure a success before Les Kiss takes over.

The Independent UK · Jul 18

New Zealand outclass Ireland as All Blacks extend remarkable Eden Park streak

New Zealand 40-21 Ireland: The All Blacks have now remained unbeaten for 53 straight Tests at the Auckland venue

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Five things to watch in the Nations Championship including a Springboks starlet and England vs Argentina

The first phase of the inaugural edition of the competition concludes this weekend

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Llanelli rugby jersey from ‘incredible’ 1972 win over All Blacks to be auctioned

Tommy David was part of the Scarlets team that beat New Zealand 9-3 in front of a capacity crowd at Stradey Park.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

Sam Neill’s final interview: ‘I’d like to think that, in life, I’m a goodie’

The actor, who has died aged 78, recently answered Guardian readers’ questions about missing out on James Bond, the true terrors of Jurassic Park and why he called his prize cow Helena Bonham Carter

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

Will anyone stop the Springboks completing a Rugby World Cup three-peat?

Door is ajar for South Africa to surpass All Blacks when leading sides converge on Australia next year

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