ELLIS PARK THRILLER: Seven-try All Blacks survive Lions scare to remain unbeaten on tour

The All Blacks secured a come-from-behind 41-35 (17-21) win over the Lions at Ellis Park to complete their club fixtures unbeaten in the Greatest Rivalry series.

Home / Sport / Rugby / All BlacksLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·25 Aug, 2026 07:06 PM4 mins to read‌Rieko Ioane celebrates a try against the Lions. Photo / PhotosportRieko Ioane celebrates a try against the Lions. Photo / PhotosportAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.By Liam Napier at Ellis ParkDave Rennie’

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 25 : New Zealand fought back from an 18-point deficit in the second half to edge the Lions 41-35 at Ellis Park on Tuesday and keep up their unbeaten run on their tour of South Africa.The come-from-behind victory means they have beaten all four provincial opponents on their six-week, eight-match tour a

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The 26-year-old Scot had suffered a heavy crash on stage four, leaving her to start the final stage in Royal Leamington Spa heavily bandaged, but crossed the line with the blue jersey secured

Rennie savors a ‘special win’ as the All Blacks brace for a Springboks backlash  Toronto Star

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry did not begin with the year’s greatest game but a famous New Zealand victory against the odds, at altitude in Johannesburg, has poured intrigue and interest on to the next three Tests in a series which was already brimming with them.The All Blacks’ recent record at Ellis Park, the Springboks’ s

New Zealand outscored hosts South Africa ‌five tries to one and win ​the first Test 33-16 at Ellis Park on ​Saturday to go one-up ‌in the four-match series.

New Zealand has stunned South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park and drawn first blood in their historic four-test series