A TOUR LIKE NO OTHER
In 2026, the All Blacks headed to South Africa, taking on the Springboks in a four-Test series, alongside clashes with the Stormers, Sharks, Bulls and Lions. Iconic venues across South Africa hosted some of rugby’s fiercest battles — before a historic fourth Test in Baltimore, USA. 30 years on from the All Blacks’ legendary 1996 tour victory, a new chapter in this rivalry began. The All Blacks won the first five matches of the tour before the Springboks roared back to claim the Test series 3-1 and become the inaugural holders of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Trophy.
TOUR SCHEDULE & RESULTS
ALL BLACKS GREATEST RIVALRY JERSEY
Inspired by one of rugby's most iconic rivalries, the tonal design celebrates the legacy of this historic contest while carrying the silver fern both on and off the field.
RUGBY's GREATEST RIVALRY VIDEOS
A TROPHY LIKE NO OTHER
A tour like no other deserved trophy like no other. Prior to the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, presented by Castle Double Malt, Gary Teichmann (Springboks) and Sean Fitzpatrick (All Blacks) unveiled a world first with a trophy created in two halves – yet drawn together by magnetism – to capture the unique bond between the Springboks and All Blacks.
The concept was developed exclusively for the revival of rugby tours between the two nations, to capture a simple truth: that as distinct and proud as the two rugby cultures, each is inexorably drawn to the other as two halves of the greatest rivalry.
As 3-1 series winners the Springboks received both halves of the Trophy following the final Test in Baltimore, USA, on 12 September 2026.
THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE NATIONS
More than 100 Tests since 1921. Explore the history and stats of every encounter between the All Blacks and South Africa.
