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South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: rugby union first Test – as it happened

All Blacks withstand scrum onslaught then tear South Africa apart to take a 1-0 series lead in Johannesburg.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as All Blacks stun Springboks in blockbuster start to Test series

South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: The world champions finished with 13 men as the All Blacks conquered Ellis Park

The Independent UK · Aug 22

How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand online from anywhere: free live streams for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 1st Test

How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test live streams around the world. Free coverage, TV channels, broadcast details from Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

What Hi-Fi? · Aug 22

A majority Māori and Pacific All Blacks squad shows how far rugby’s ‘greatest rivalry’ has come

This weekend’s first test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks will be played 105 years after the two nations first began the “greatest rivalry” in rugby in 1921.

The Conversation · Aug 20

Kevin Sinfield ready to embrace pain ahead of final epic MND challenge

Sinfield is set to complete seven ultra marathons in as many days next month

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Maddison Levi: Wallaroos debut for explosive sevens star has New Zealand on red alert

The code-hopping winger is one of the hottest properties in world rugby but says she feels ‘vulnerable’ ahead of her eagerly-anticipated first 15s Test cap

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20

St George Dragons legend Billy Smith dies at age 84

The rugby league world is in mourning following the death of St George Dragons legend Billy Smith at 84.

AAP · Aug 20

'Natural footballer': sevens ace up for Wallaroos debut

Rugby sevens superstar Maddison Levi could be the latest Olympian to make their Wallaroos debut after being named on the bench for Australia's 100th Test.

AAP · Aug 20

Sevens heaven: Ballymore upgrade 20 years in making

Up to 90 Rugby Australia staff and players will move from Sydney to Brisbane, where Ballymore's upgrades are being hailed as a historic moment for the code.

AAP · Aug 20

'No sugar hit': Tahs want sustained success from Cheika

While only signed for 2027 with an option for a second year, the NSW Waratahs hope Michael Cheika will prove a long-term coach at the under-achieving club.

AAP · Aug 19