All Blacks

On this day: Howlett steals win from Boks

On 24 July 2004, a last-gasp Doug Howlett try for the All Blacks snatched victory from the Springboks in a heart-stopping Tri-Nations clash in Christchurch.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Siya Kolisi of the Springboks looks dejected after a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia.

Twickenham target for Bok big guns

The Springboks plan to field a strongest-possible lineup for their final World Cup warm-up against New Zealand at Twickenham.

All Blacks, Wallabies veterans set for Samoa debut

Ex-Wallabies playmaker Christian Leali’ifano is among the latest players to switch nations after being included in Samoa’s starting lineup to face Japan.

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Watch: Siya loses to All Blacks

Siya Kolisi and Sam Cane played rock, paper, scissors to help the captains decide the ‘home’ team for the 25 August clash between the Boks and All Blacks at Twickenham.

Lions to face joint Australia-New Zealand side

The British & Irish Lions will face a joint Australia-New Zealand side in an unofficial “fourth Test” on their 2025 tour, which will include matches against the Wallabies in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Vilified Willie’s Bok value revealed

A key stat has shown why Willie le Roux is invaluable for the Springboks, amid calls for the veteran fullback to be dropped after the defeat to the All Blacks on Saturday.

Cheslin Kolbe scores against the All Blacks

Watch: It was a try!

Swys de Bruin, Jonathan Mokuena and Robbi Kempson were all in agreement that Cheslin Kolbe’s ruled-out try against the All Blacks should have stood.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Will Jordan of the All Blacks  (C) during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Jordan concern for All Blacks

Head coach Ian Foster says the All Blacks will continue monitoring Will Jordan’s migraines after the winger’s dazzling display against the Springboks on Saturday.

Rassie defends referee Raynal

While referee Mathieu Raynal got a thumbs-down from fans after South Africa went down in Auckland, Rassie Erasmus said the Boks were the masters of their own demise.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa makes a run during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images)

Kolbe stars as Boks bested

SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Cheslin Kolbe the standout Springbok on Saturday after a try-scoring performance in the loss to the All Blacks in Auckland.