Also known as: Boks
South Africa's national rugby team, competing in the 'Greatest Rivalry' four-Test series against New Zealand in August-September 2026.
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The Namibian
Springboks won Rugby's Greatest Rivalry against the All Blacks with a 43-28 victory to seal the series 3-1
“While the main focus was to win Rugby's Greatest Rivalry against the All Blacks, something they achieved on Saturday with a 43-28 victory to seal the series 3-1, the Boks were also able to experience life in the US and interact with fans they would not normally see next to a rugby field.”
Kolisi joins DJ Khaled, Jay-Z in New YorkThe Namibian
Springboks achieved 43-28 series-clinching victory over All Blacks in Baltimore
“Former South Africa captain Jean de Villiers said on Sunday that the 43-28 series-clinching victory over New Zealand was a "fantastic performance by a fantastic team".”
Former captain De Villiers hails ‘fantastic’ SpringboksThe Namibian
Springboks completed 3-1 triumph in four-Test 'Greatest Rivalry' showdown
“The Springboks outscored the All Blacks by six tries to four in American city Baltimore on Saturday to complete a 3-1 triumph in the four-Test 'Greatest Rivalry' showdown.”
Former captain De Villiers hails ‘fantastic’ SpringboksThe Namibian
Springboks defeated All Blacks 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victory
“South Africa thrashed New Zealand 43-28 to complete a 3-1 victory in the fourth and final match of the Southern Hemisphere rivals' Test series in Baltimore on Saturday.”
South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victoryInformanté
Springboks experienced the loss of Joggie Jansen, a Test player for South Africa
“Alexander said Jansen's death was a loss to the wider South African rugby family and highlighted his contribution to the Springboks.”
Former Springbok centre Joggie Jansen dies in OtjiwarongoThe Namibian
Springboks are world champions and top-ranked
“On Saturday, world champions and top-ranked South Africa and second-ranked New Zealand begin a four-Test series marketed as the "Greatest Rivalry" at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.”
All Blacks must get ‘everything right’ to beat Springboks, says legend FitzpatrickThe Namibian
Springboks have won back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles
“The tour pits nations that have won seven of the 10 Rugby World Cup tournaments between them, including the last four with the All Blacks, then the Springboks, winning back-to-back titles.”
Back to the future as world champion Springboks host All BlacksThe Namibian
The Springboks are the world champions in rugby
“Rennie revealed he already has a team pencilled in for next month's first of four Tests against the world champion Springboks, dubbed the "Greatest Rivalry" series.”
Rennie reveals All Blacks plans for Springboks seriesThe Namibian
Springboks are set to face England, Wales and Scotland at home in the Nations Championship
“After a non-cap match against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on June 20, the Springboks are set to face England, Wales and Scotland at home in the new Nations Championship.”
No experiments for Springboks in tough 2026, says ErasmusThe Namibian
Springboks will play four Tests against the New Zealand All Blacks in a series
“They will then play four Tests against the New Zealand All Blacks in a series being billed as "The Greatest Rivalry".”
No experiments for Springboks in tough 2026, says ErasmusSpringbok captain Siya Kolisi, represented by Roc Nation, attended the New York premiere of the 'Jaÿ-Z in 8' docu-series on the red carpet alongside DJ Khaled and Daniel Kaluuya. The Boks' American tour also included teammates visiting Baltimore Orioles Park and experiencing New York landmarks.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, represented by Roc Nation, attended the New York premiere of the 'Jaÿ-Z in 8' docu-series on the red carpet alongside DJ Khaled and Daniel Kaluuya. The Boks' American tour also included teammates visiting Baltimore Orioles Park and experiencing New York landmarks.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to claim a 3-1 series victory in the four-Test 'Greatest Rivalry' showdown. Former Springboks captains Jean de Villiers, Victor Matfield, and Schalk Burger praised the team's ability to recover from losing the first Test to win three consecutive matches.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated New Zealand 43-28 in the fourth and final Test match in Baltimore on Saturday to complete a 3-1 series victory. The Springboks dominated the second half with six tries to secure the win in front of a 71,000 crowd.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks are ready to face a much-changed All Blacks side in Baltimore on Saturday, the fourth and final Test of the series. Leading 2-1, the world champions are favoured to wrap up the series victory despite New Zealand coach Dave Rennie making several changes including an entirely new front row.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated New Zealand 29-24 in the third Test in Johannesburg, taking a 2-1 series lead. Star players Cheslin Kolbe (jaw) and Ardie Savea (shoulder) were injured and ruled out of the series finale in Baltimore.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's aviation authority said Wednesday it was reviewing a low stadium flyover by Airlink jets ahead of a rugby union Test match that sparked debate over safety, after the airline cancelled a planned repeat event due to poor weather. Flight tracking analysis showed the lead aircraft was about 12.5 to 14 metres above the stadium's highest structure, with about 58,000 people present.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's coach Rassie Erasmus rejected All Blacks coach Dave Rennie's criticism of the Springboks' scrumming techniques following South Africa's 33-26 victory over New Zealand in Cape Town. Erasmus said Rennie's comments about the Springboks "walking around" in scrums were "nonsense," pointing instead to New Zealand's collapsing scrums.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South African rugby legend Joggie Jansen, 78, died after suffering a suspected heart attack during a church service in Otjiwarongo on Sunday. Jansen represented South Africa in 10 Test matches between 1970 and 1972 and was renowned for his defensive abilities, including a famous tackle against New Zealand that became part of Springbok folklore.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →
Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick told AFP that the current New Zealand team must "get everything right" to win a four-Test series against South Africa that begins Saturday, saying they cannot afford yellow cards or bad scrums. The series, billed as the "Greatest Rivalry," will be played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Cape Town, a Johannesburg soccer stadium, and Baltimore over consecutive Saturdays.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said playing a four-Test series against South Africa "will be a lot tougher than a Rugby World Cup", with the Springboks offering greater strength of opposition than World Cup finalists face. Both teams will be about a year away from the 2027 World Cup when the series ends.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche are doubtful for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Johannesburg, head coach Rassie Erasmus said Monday. Kolisi suffered a hamstring injury in Argentina this month, while Nche has not played since a knee injury in July.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Veteran hooker Codie Taylor marked his debut as New Zealand captain with two tries in a 50-19 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria. The win came ahead of New Zealand's first Test against South Africa next Saturday.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand All Blacks secured a 38-21 win over the Stormers in their South African tour opener at Cape Town Stadium on Friday, scoring four tries in the final stages after the teams were tied at 14-14. The All Blacks will face the Springboks in four Tests after two more matches against local franchises.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and New Zealand are undertaking an extended rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and concludes in the United States 12,700 kilometres away. From August 29 to September 12, the two world-ranked teams will play exclusive Tests in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Baltimore, with the tour branded the 'Greatest Rivalry' and scheduled to occur every four years.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said the All Blacks' first full-scale rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years will have significant benefits, including chances for all squad members to play through midweek games against provincial sides and four Tests against the Springboks, with the tour running from August 22 through to a final match in Baltimore on September 12.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and France top their respective tables after the southern hemisphere Tests in the inaugural Nations Championship. The Springboks, New Zealand and other southern hemisphere nations will visit the northern hemisphere in November to play three Tests apiece before a grand final at Twickenham on November 27-29.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has confirmed that playmaker Richie Mo'unga will not be selected for the upcoming four-Test series against South Africa, as Mo'unga remains ineligible under national union eligibility rules until October due to his time playing club rugby in Japan.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he would seek more consistency in selection during a challenging 2026 fixture list featuring the Nations Championship, a four-Test series against New Zealand, and an end-of-year tour, with less experimentation than the nine changes per game average in 2025.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →