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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour
2026 tour

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

Springboks vs All Blacks: eight matches across South Africa and Baltimore, with every final score on this page.

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About Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

South Africa and New Zealand sit at the top of world rugby for a reason. Whenever the Springboks and All Blacks meet, the occasion feels bigger than a single Test: two World Cup-winning cultures, generations of shared history, and a contest that rarely settles for anything less than full throttle.

The rivalry stretches back more than a century. From early tours through the professional era, Ellis Park in 1995, and the modern World Cup finals that have followed, Springboks vs All Blacks has become the benchmark fixture in the sport. Fans measure eras by these matches: the scorelines, the atmosphere, and the players who rose to them.

The 2026 tour in South Africa

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour 2026 brought the All Blacks to South Africa for a full schedule of warm-up games and four Tests against the Springboks. New Zealand opened with wins over the Stormers (38–21), Sharks (54–0), Bulls (50–19), and Lions (41–35), then beat the Springboks 33–16 in the first Test at Ellis Park. South Africa hit back 33–26 in the second Test at DHL Stadium, won the third Test 29–24 at FNB Stadium, and closed the series 3–1 with a 43–28 win in Baltimore.

Every match on this page shows the final score. Follow the next Springboks vs All Blacks chapter in the free Blitz Rugby app for live scores, team lineups, and push notifications as each game unfolds.

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