South Africa and New Zealand prepare for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:13 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
South Africa and New Zealand are set to face off in a new 'Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry' series. The Springboks and All Blacks have arranged a reciprocal touring agreement to meet in a number of Tests every four years. The first Test is scheduled for 22 August in Johannesburg, with several matches leading up to it. Viewers in the UK can watch the series live on Sky Sports, which holds the broadcasting rights.
- •First Test on 22 August in Johannesburg.
- •Matches also include fixtures against four United Rugby Championship sides.
- •Series distributed over multiple dates, concluding on 12 September in Baltimore.
- •Sky Sports holds broadcasting rights in the UK.
- •Kick-off times for matches range from 4:10 PM to 10 PM BST.
- 11:13 AMYahoo Sports — Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry schedule, kick-off times and how to watch South Africa vs New Zealand
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