South Africa and New Zealand prepare for fourth Rugby's Greatest Rivalry test
8 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
South Africa enters the fourth Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test against New Zealand in Baltimore with a 2-1 series lead. The match is scheduled for Saturday. This event serves as a significant marker for New Zealand ahead of next year's World Cup, as the team works to address the performance gap against South Africa. Dave Rennie leads the New Zealand side as they look to recover ground in the four-match series. South Africa aims to maintain their current series advantage as both teams continue preparations for international competition in the coming year. The outcome of this weekend's contest will conclude the series between the two sides.
- •South Africa currently leads the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 2-1.
- •The fourth test match takes place this Saturday in Baltimore.
- •Dave Rennie coaches the New Zealand team.
- •The game is the final test in the current series.
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victory
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — South Africa cap series victory over NZ with Baltimore win
- 11:29 PMBBC News — South Africa 43-28 New Zealand: Boks complete series victory in Baltimore - BBC
- 11:29 PMBBC Sport — South Africa cap series victory over New Zealand with win in Baltimore
- 8:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — South Africa v New Zealand: fourth and final rugby union Test – live
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Springboks wary of new-look All Blacks in Baltimore test
- 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — Springboks, All Blacks clash in groundbreaking US decider
- 7:50 AMESPN Rugby — South Africa vs. New Zealand - Boks look to double down on dominance in Baltimore
"New Zealand and South Africa collide in a heavyweight finale to their four-match series in Baltimore on Saturday in the latest ambitious bid to grow rugby's audience in the United States.After a bruising first three Tests in South Africa, the All Blacks and Springboks will face off at the M&T Bank Stadium -- home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens -- with South Africa defending a 2-1 series lead.
"South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the Springboks will be ready to face a much-changed All Blacks side as the world champions look to wrap up a series victory in Baltimore on Saturday.The Springboks face the All Blacks in the fourth and final Test of their "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" series at the M&T Bank Stadium after taking a 2-1 lead from the opening three Tests in South Africa.
"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.The Springboks, who led the series 2-1 after the opening three Tests in South Africa, produced a devastating second-half display at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium to seal victory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 11:47 PMSouth Africa defeat New Zealand 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.The Springboks, who led the series 2-1 after the opening three Tests in South Africa, produced a devastating second-half display at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium to seal victory.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 11:35 PMSouth Africa cap series victory over NZ with Baltimore win
South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.
- BBC NewsSep 12, 2026, 11:29 PMSouth Africa 43-28 New Zealand: Boks complete series victory in Baltimore - BBC
South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.
- BBC SportSep 12, 2026, 11:29 PMSouth Africa cap series victory over New Zealand with win in Baltimore
South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.
- The Guardian SportSep 12, 2026, 8:00 PMSouth Africa v New Zealand: fourth and final rugby union Test – live
Rugby union updates from 10pm BST in Baltimore Get in touch: send your thoughts to Daniel via email At last we come to the end of an epic series. Six weeks ago the New Zealand All Blacks arrived in South Africa with a point to prove and a dynasty to topple. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:40 PMSpringboks wary of new-look All Blacks in Baltimore test
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the Springboks will be ready to face a much-changed All Blacks side as the world champions look to wrap up a series victory in Baltimore on Saturday.The Springboks face the All Blacks in the fourth and final Test of their "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" series at the M&T Bank Stadium after taking a 2-1 lead from the opening three Tests in South Africa.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:14 AMSpringboks, All Blacks clash in groundbreaking US decider
New Zealand and South Africa collide in a heavyweight finale to their four-match series in Baltimore on Saturday in the latest ambitious bid to grow rugby's audience in the United States.After a bruising first three Tests in South Africa, the All Blacks and Springboks will face off at the M&T Bank Stadium -- home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens -- with South Africa defending a 2-1 series lead.
- ESPN RugbySep 9, 2026, 7:50 AMSouth Africa vs. New Zealand - Boks look to double down on dominance in Baltimore
South Africa head into Saturday's fourth Rugby's Greatest Rivalry (RGR) Test against New Zealand in Baltimore 2-1 up, and a win would leave Dave Rennie's side in no doubt about the size of the gap they have to close ahead of next year's World Cup.
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