New Zealand

When the Drama Starts Before Kick-Off: Airlink, the Springboks and a Flypast That Evoked 1995

A reflection on Airlink’s dramatic Cape Town flypast before South Africa v New Zealand and its echoes of Ellis Park’s iconic 1995 World Cup final.
4 September 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Test Three Has Already Started

With Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry locked at 1–1, Mark Ashcroft looks beyond the team sheets ahead of Saturday’s third Test at FNB Stadium.
3 September 2026

Swys de Bruin exit adds intrigue as South Africa and New Zealand chase England benchmark

Swys de Bruin’s departure from the Springbok Women provides an unexpected backdrop to South Africa’s historic meeting with New Zealand as both teams look to close the gap to those above.
3 September 2026

Tupou Vaa'i to win 50th cap as All Blacks make changes

Tupou Vaa’i will earn his 50th All Blacks cap as Dave Rennie makes three forward changes for the third Springboks Test.
3 September 2026

Rassie Erasmus leaves door open for late Bok changes

Rassie Erasmus could make late Springbok changes against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium if wet Johannesburg conditions affect his plans.
2 September 2026

Mike Blair calls Johannesburg Test a key series decider

Mike Blair says the All Blacks’ third Test against the Springboks at FNB Stadium could prove decisive in the Greatest Rivalry series.
1 September 2026

Jordie Barrett wants All Blacks to be more clinical

Jordie Barrett says the All Blacks must improve their finishing against the Springboks after creating chances in their 33-26 defeat.
1 September 2026

Cheslin Kolbe at fullback as South Africa make four changes

Cheslin Kolbe moves to fullback as Rassie Erasmus makes four Springbok changes for the third Test against New Zealand at FNB Stadium.
1 September 2026

Quinn Tupaea identifies key areas behind Boks defeat

Quinn Tupaea highlights Springbok pressure and aerial dominance after the All Blacks suffered a 33-26 defeat in Cape Town.
31 August 2026

Rassie Erasmus rejects Dave Rennie's Springbok scrum claims

Rassie Erasmus rejects Dave Rennie’s claims over Springbok scrum tactics after South Africa’s 33-26 victory over the All Blacks.
31 August 2026

Springboks beat All Blacks 33-26 to level series

South Africa levelled the series against New Zealand with a fierce 33-26 win in Cape Town, producing a much more direct and powerful performance after their defeat in the opening Test.
29 August 2026

South Africa Rugby takes action over ticket dispute

South Africa Rugby seeks legal redress against unauthorised travel agencies after supporters were left without tickets for the All Blacks Test.
29 August 2026

Springboks make two late changes for All Blacks Test

South Africa restore Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Cheslin Kolbe for the second All Blacks Test after Handre Pollard is ruled out.
28 August 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Rassie Changes Course, Rennie Holds His Nerve.

South Africa turn to experience for Cape Town while New Zealand largely back the side and strategy that delivered victory at Ellis Park.
27 August 2026

Wilco Louw urges Springboks to make scrum dominance count

Wilco Louw says the Springboks must convert scrum dominance into points against the All Blacks in Saturday’s Cape Town Test.
27 August 2026

Anton Lienert-Brown: I feel my journey in Japan was a turning point in my rugby career

The All Blacks centre on his time in Japan with the Kobe Steelers, why it made him fall in love with the sport again and his effusive praise for New Zealand boss Dave Rennie.
27 August 2026

Dave Rennie praises All Blacks fightback against Lions

Dave Rennie praised the All Blacks’ composure after they overturned an 18-point deficit to beat the Lions 41-35 at Ellis Park.
26 August 2026

Anton Segner ruled out for rest of All Blacks tour

Anton Segner will miss the remainder of the All Blacks tour after undergoing ankle surgery following his late withdrawal at Ellis Park.
26 August 2026

New Zealand survive Lions scare at Ellis Park

New Zealand fought back from an 18-point second-half deficit to beat the Lions 41-35 at Ellis Park and stay unbeaten on their tour of South Africa.
26 August 2026

Siya Kolisi cleared to captain Springboks in Cape Town

Siya Kolisi has been declared fully fit and will captain the Springboks against the All Blacks in the second Test at DHL Stadium.
25 August 2026