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Erasmus dedicates Baltimore triumph to South Africans as Boks clinch Greatest Rivalry series
Rassie Erasmus delivered an emotional tribute to supporters back home after the Springboks sealed the inaugural Greatest Rivalry series with a 43-28 victory over New Zealand in Baltimore. Speaking before a record US crowd of 68,173, the head coach acknowledged the team's methods might annoy rivals but insisted making South Africans happy remains the sole motivation for the world champions.
Wallabies call up uncapped McLaughlin-Phillips for Springbok test as Petaia returns
Australia have named uncapped Western Force flyhalf Harry McLaughlin-Phillips in their squad for the 27 September Rugby Championship test against South Africa in Perth, with Jordan Petaia also returning to the fold for the first time since 2023.
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.
Wallabies recall Petaia and blood new flyhalf for Springbok clash in Perth
Australia have recalled Jordan Petaia for the first time since the 2023 World Cup and included uncapped flyhalf Harry McLaughlin-Phillips in their 34-man squad for the Rugby Championship Test against South Africa in Perth on 27 September.
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 plays down Springbok superiority despite Greatest Rivalry triumph
Rassie Erasmus dismissed suggestions that South Africa were the better side after clinching the inaugural Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 with a 43-28 victory over New Zealand in Baltimore. The Springbok head coach insisted the contest remained in the balance until the final 11 minutes, praising his side's experience rather than any perceived gap in quality. Former captain Jean de Villiers hailed the performance as one that would live long in the memory.
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 proud of effort but accepts Boks were clinical in Baltimore
Dave Rennie concedes the Springboks were clinical in Baltimore after South Africa claimed a 43-28 win and the Greatest Rivalry series 3-1, with New Zealand losing three Tests in a row against the Boks for the first time since 2009.
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.