Reason: Springboks-All Blacks series has restored rugby’s soul

OPINION: This series is way bigger than the Rugby World Cup because it is big in a way that competition never can be.

Erasmus fumes at Rennie rugby scrum claims as Springboks and All Blacks brace for 3rd test  Toronto Star

PremiumOpinionOpinion byGregor PaulRugby analyst·NZ Herald·31 Aug, 2026 06:00 AM6 mins to readRugby analyst and feature writer‌The series shifts back to Johannesburg next week for the last of the tests in South Africa. Video / Sky SportBy Gregor Paul in Cape TownWhen John Donne wrote that no man is an island, he couldn

Clear identities of Springboks and All Blacks should inspire England  The Times

Planes fly less than 50ft above rugby stadium in dramatic stunt for Springboks vs. All Blacks game in South Africa  MARCA

Rugby fans were in shock by events prior to kick-off in Cape Town

Highlights of the Greatest Rivalry second Test between South Africa and New Zealand.

CAPE TOWN, Aug 29 : South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has hit back at claims by his New Zealand counterpart Dave Rennie that the Springbok scrum is illegally "walking around" and pushing straight to gain an advantage at the set piece that has become a key weapon for them.The Springboks edged a tense second test in the

The Springboks secured a 33-26 (halftime 24-14) win over the All Blacks in the second Test to level the Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1.

Springboks level Greatest Rivalry series with blood-and-thunder victory over All Blacks

Second Test: South Africa 33-26 New Zealand Head coach changes front-row just before start The Boks are back. Level at one apiece in the series after a return to what they do best. Blending power and directness, blood and thunder, to edge far enough ahead of New Zealand and withstand a gutsy comeback from the All Bl