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RugbyAugust 22

All Blacks beat Springboks 33-16 in opening test

New Zealand overcame a tough physical challenge to outscore South Africa five tries to one and win the first test 33-16 at Ellis Park.
Reuters
All Blacks beat Springboks 33-16 in opening test
All Blacks beat Springboks 33-16 in opening test
RugbyAugust 22

2026 Metro U21& U20 Colts Division 1 Finals — Live Stream

2026 Metro U21 & U20 Colts Division 1 Finals — Live Stream
Luke Chapman
2026 Metro U21& U20 Colts Division 1 Finals — Live Stream
2026 Metro U21& U20 Colts Division 1 Finals — Live Stream
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RugbyAugust 21

Old Golds ready for Buller challenge

One week means nothing if you cannot back it up.
Kayla Hodge
Old Golds ready for Buller challenge
Old Golds ready for Buller challenge
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RugbyAugust 21

King among three debutants for Black Ferns

Elinor-Plum King was the crown jewel in the Black Ferns trial last week.
Kayla Hodge
King among three debutants for Black Ferns
King among three debutants for Black Ferns
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RugbyAugust 21

McClea focused on getting it wide quickly

Kieran McClea described it as an interesting journey.
Adrian Seconi
McClea focused on getting it wide quickly
McClea focused on getting it wide quickly
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RugbyAugust 21

Southland Boys’ wary of fresh St Andrew’s in South Island final

Southland Boys’ have not got the opponent many would have expected.
Adrian Seconi
Southland Boys’ wary of fresh St Andrew’s in South Island final
Southland Boys’ wary of fresh St Andrew’s in South Island final
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RugbyAugust 20

Springboks have evolved — Laurie Mains

Warning. The following content contains some disturbing information.
Adrian Seconi
Springboks have evolved — Laurie Mains
Springboks have evolved — Laurie Mains
RugbyAugust 20

Former Otago captain expecting tight Greatest Rivalry series

Former Otago captain Eben Joubert lives in Germany now but he still keeps a close eye on the home nation (South Africa) and his adopted land (New Zealand). He shares his thoughts on the Greatest Rivalry tour.
Former Otago captain expecting tight Greatest Rivalry series
Former Otago captain expecting tight Greatest Rivalry series
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RugbyAugust 20

Scrum still solid despite departure of Ma’u

Chocolate tastes sweeter with a little sea salt.
Adrian Seconi
Scrum still solid despite departure of Ma’u
Scrum still solid despite departure of Ma’u
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RugbyAugust 22

All Blacks beat Springboks 33-16 in opening test