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Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, an alternating quadrennial tour between South Africa and New Zealand, was confirmed on Thursday. It marks a defining new chapter for the intense rivalry between the sport’s most successful and storied nations. In the tour’s maiden year, South Africa will host New Zealand in August and September 2026. The All Blacks kick […]

Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan are relishing the prospect of touring South Africa with the All Blacks next year. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. New Zealand’s 2026 tour of South Africa – dubbed “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” – will feature eight matches: four against local franchises and a four-Test series, three of them on South African soil. It

Coach Scott Robertson says the All Blacks’ tour of South Africa next year will be a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” for players and fans. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The All Blacks will return to South Africa in 2026 for their first full tour since 1996 when Sean Fitzpatrick’s side became the first from New Zealand to win a

Springboks Jesse Kriel and Ox Nche say next year’s blockbuster Test series against the All Blacks will push both teams to new heights. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. The countries’ long, rich history will enter a new chapter next year when the All Blacks embark on the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour, featuring four matches against local franchises, three

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says next year’s All Blacks tour will combine tradition with a modern edge. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. Rugby’s greatest rivals will add a new chapter to their storied history when New Zealand embark on the first tour of South Africa since 1996. The All Blacks will play four matches against local franchises and

The All Blacks are set to embark on a full tour of South Africa for the first time in 30 years. READ: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour fixtures announced Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is reignited. pic.twitter.com/J1WCrV2Bh9 — SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) October 16, 2025 The post Watch: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry reignited appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Three British & Irish Lions players have been named in Connacht’s starting XV for Friday night’s Vodacom URC clash against the Bulls in Galway. The return of Finlay Bealham, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen provides a major boost for the Irish province ahead of what coach Stuart Lancaster expects to be a “huge test” at

John Plumtree believes the Sharks are better equipped than before to reintegrate their Springboks as they prepare to face Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday. The Sharks are still searching for their first win of the 2025-26 Vodacom URC following two defeats and a draw on tour, but will be boosted by the return of

For Ruhan Nel, captaining the Stormers is not only an honour and a privilege, but also a boost to his game. The 34-year-old centre has led the Cape side to three straight Vodacom URC wins, putting them at the top of the log. He’s now aiming to maintain that momentum on their two-match tour to

Eben Etzebeth is one of five returning Springboks for the Sharks’ Vodacom URC clash against Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday. Back from their Rugby Championship heroics and a break are forwards Ox Nche, Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi who join fellow Boks Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch after the pair played off the bench against