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Petaia returns as Kiss names McLaughlin-Phillips for Springbok Test
Jordan Petaia has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, joining 22-year-old flyhalf Harry McLaughlin-Phillips in Australia's 34-man group for the Perth clash with South Africa. The utility back, who has spent the past year in France and Japan, returns as Les Kiss assesses his credentials ahead of the 2027 home World Cup. McLaughlin-Phillips earns his first official squad call-up after Carter Gordon's fractured fibula in Mendoza.
McLaughlin-Phillips earns Wallabies call-up as Kiss shuts door on O'Connor and Foley
Les Kiss names uncapped 22-year-old Harry McLaughlin-Phillips in the Wallabies squad for the Perth Test against the Springboks, with O'Connor and Foley told to prove fitness through Super Rugby first.
Springboks cement world dominance with 3-1 series triumph over All Blacks
The Springboks secured an emphatic 3-1 series victory over New Zealand in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, with Siya Kolisi lifting the trophy after a commanding 43-28 win in Baltimore. The world champions have now won eight of their last ten encounters against the All Blacks since 2023, underlining their status as the game's pre-eminent force heading into a World Cup year. Rassie Erasmus's side demonstrated both physical dominance and tactical intelligence across four consecutive weeks of Test rugby.
Barnes blames referee Dickson as Springboks seal 3-1 series win over All Blacks in Baltimore
Neil Barnes has criticised referee Karl Dickson after South Africa's 43-28 win in Baltimore sealed a 3-1 Greatest Rivalry series victory, claiming the Springboks received penalties 'for bugger all' while insisting the All Blacks are closing the gap on the world champions.
Barnes blames referee after Springboks clinch 3-1 series win over All Blacks in Baltimore
Neil Barnes has criticised referee Karl Dickson following the All Blacks' 43-28 loss to the Springboks in Baltimore, claiming South Africa "kept getting penalties for bugger all" as the Boks clinched the Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 in front of a record US crowd of 68,000.
Alexander hails Springboks after inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry triumph
SARU President Mark Alexander has congratulated the Springboks on winning the inaugural Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series in Baltimore, praising the city's reception and framing the Test as part of World Rugby's push towards RWC 2031.
Erasmus: 'The margin between us and New Zealand is very small' after Greatest Rivalry triumph
Erasmus praised the narrow margins of the Greatest Rivalry series despite South Africa's 3-1 victory, while Kolisi highlighted the joint prayer shared with the All Blacks after the Baltimore finale.
Erasmus and Kolisi dedicate Baltimore win to South Africa after record-crowd series clincher
The Springboks defeated New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to claim the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1, in front of a US rugby record crowd of more than 68,000, with Erasmus and Kolisi dedicating the win to South Africans at home and abroad.
Springboks set World Rankings points record after 3-1 series win over All Blacks
South Africa's 43-28 win over New Zealand in Baltimore sealed a 3-1 Greatest Rivalry Series victory and lifted the Springboks to a record 95.09 World Rugby Rankings points — higher than at any of their three World Cup victories — extending their lead over the All Blacks to 3.95 points.
Rennie backs All Blacks' direction despite 3-1 series loss to Springboks
Dave Rennie says New Zealand are heading in the right direction despite losing their four-Test series against South Africa 3-1, with the Springboks clinching the series 43-28 in the final Test in the United States.
Erasmus and Kolisi dedicate Baltimore triumph to South Africa after 43-28 win over All Blacks
The Springboks won the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry title 3-1 with a 43-28 victory over New Zealand in Baltimore, setting a USA rugby attendance record of more than 68,000, with Erasmus and Kolisi dedicating the win to South Africans at home and abroad.
Rennie backs All Blacks' trajectory despite 3-1 series loss to Springboks
Dave Rennie says New Zealand are heading in the right direction despite losing the series 3-1 to South Africa, with the Springboks winning the final test 43-28 in the United States.
Springboks clinch first series win over All Blacks in 50 years with 43-28 demolition in Baltimore
South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to win Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 — their first series victory over the All Blacks in 50 years — with six tries in a dominant second-half display.
Springboks claim Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series with emphatic Baltimore victory
South Africa defeated New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to seal the inaugural Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry title 3-1. Six tries in front of a USA rugby record crowd of more than 68,000 confirmed the world champions' dominance over their oldest rivals. Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi both emphasised the team's commitment to supporters at home and abroad after the victory.
Erasmus and Kolisi dedicate Baltimore win to South Africans at home and abroad
The Springboks won the inaugural Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry title 3-1, beating New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore in front of a USA rugby record crowd of over 68,000, with Erasmus and Kolisi dedicating the series win to South Africans at home and abroad.
Springboks win Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 with commanding 43-28 victory over All Blacks in Baltimore
South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to win the Greatest Rivalry series 3-1, with tries from Malcolm Marx, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Kurt-Lee Arendse proving decisive after a tight 17-14 halftime scoreline.
Springboks clinch first series win over All Blacks in 50 years with Baltimore rout
South Africa sealed a historic 3-1 series triumph over New Zealand with a commanding 43-28 victory in Baltimore, their first series win against the All Blacks in half a century. Six tries in front of a USA rugby record crowd of more than 68,000 confirmed the world champions' dominance, with Rassie Erasmus emphasising the team's motivation to make South Africans happy. The win underlined the Springboks' number-one world ranking and capped a series that swung decisively in their favour after a tight opening half.
Springboks clinch first series win over All Blacks in 50 years with emphatic Baltimore victory
South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to win the four-Test series 3-1, their first series victory over the All Blacks in 50 years, with six tries in a dominant display capped by Malcolm Marx equalling Bryan Habana's record of eight tries against New Zealand.
Erasmus: 'The margin between us and New Zealand is very small'
The Springboks claimed the inaugural Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry title with a 43-28 win over New Zealand in Baltimore, completing a 3-1 series in front of a USA record crowd of over 68,000. Erasmus was characteristically measured post-match, admitting the margin between the teams was minimal despite the scoreline.
Springboks claim historic series triumph as All Blacks fall 3-1 in Baltimore
South Africa secured their first Test series victory over New Zealand in 48 years, winning the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry trophy 3-1 after a commanding 43-28 victory in Baltimore. Kurt-Lee Arendse and Morne van den Berg starred as the Springboks' superior physicality and bench depth overwhelmed the All Blacks in the final encounter. The result marks a significant statement just 12 months out from the World Cup in Australia.