Boks coach Rassie Erasmus, right, talks to All Blacks counterpart Dave Rennie before the Test in Cape Town.

Boks coach fires back at All Blacks' 'nonsense' complaint about scrums

Rassie Erasmus appeared to lose his temper in the press conference after his team's win in Cape Town, but rival Dave Rennie will probably see the funny side.

1:30pm

One of the low-flying jets.

'Madness': rugby fans stunned by low jet flyovers in Cape Town

The moment lit up social media, where reactions were divided.

Sun, Aug 30

All Blacks wing Leroy Carter runs in for his try in Cape Town.

All Blacks fall short as desperate Springboks tie series

Dave Rennie has suffered the first defeat of his All Blacks' coaching career as the Boks make the most of their good start in Cape Town.

Sun, Aug 30

Recap: All Blacks v Springboks, second Test

Recap: All Blacks v Springboks, second Test

The All Blacks take on South Africa in Cape Town. Kickoff is at 3.10am.

Sun, Aug 30

Ardie Savea and Siya Kolisi embrace after the match.

Ardie Savea and Siya Kolisi share a special bond

Savea and Kolisi are close friends off the field, attending church together last Sunday in Johannesburg.

Saturday 11:01am

South Africa's Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, right, tackles New Zealand's Quinn Tupaea during a Test rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Springboks make two late changes for second test against All Blacks

Two backs have been pulled from the squad for the second test against the All Blacks this weekend.

Saturday 7:04am

The All Blacks and Springboks during the first Test

All Blacks press World Rugby on Boks scrum tactics ahead of 2nd Test

The scrum was a potent penalty-earning weapon for the Springboks last Sunday at Ellis Park until the 56th minute, when the All Blacks forced a defensive scrum penalty in front of their posts for South Africa wheeling.

Fri, Aug 28

Ethan Blackadder after the Lions played the All Blacks

Sav in South Africa: Ethan's mo and Ian Kirkpatrick holds court

Opinion: 1News rugby reporter Andrew Saville is in South Africa as the All Blacks and Springboks do battle. He gives some thoughts ahead of the huge second Test in Cape Town.

Fri, Aug 28

All Blacks wing Leroy Carter has Josh Moorby, right, in support against the Bulls in Pretoria.

All Blacks: Rennie's surprise wing switch for second Test against Boks

The two changes to the All Blacks' pack were injury forced but the selection of the left wing for Cape Town was not as predictable.

Thu, Aug 27

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus.

Boks coach Erasmus plans pre-Test beer with All Blacks rival Rennie

And the referee for the match in Cape Town will not be invited says an upbeat Rassie after the weekend's first Test defeat.

Thu, Aug 27

Rieko Ioane runs in for one of his two tries against the Lions at Ellis Park.

'Character' - Why All Blacks' scare could set them up for second Test

The All Blacks had to dig deep to overturn an 18-point deficit against the Lions at Ellis Park but that may not be such a bad thing.

Wed, Aug 26

The Highlanders and Otago prop came on in the 60th minute of the 41-35 win over the Lions in Johannesburg, called up as an injury replacement for Ollie Norris.

'Dream come true': New All Black cries after debut in win over Lions

The Highlanders and Otago prop made his debut against the Lions in Johannesburg, calling the moment "unreal".

Wed, Aug 26

The All Blacks perform the haka at Ellis Park while facing the Lions.

Sky apologises after outage leaves All Blacks fans watching cycling

An outage disrupted Sky Sport Now during the Lions game, leaving some early-rising viewers unable to watch.

Wed, Aug 26

Ethan Blackadder makes a break for the All Blacks against the Lions at Ellis Park.

'Pushed to the limit' - All Blacks get out of jail against Lions

A poor start and consistently poor decision making nearly cost the All Blacks dearly in their final club match of their Greatest Rivalry tour.

Wed, Aug 26

Richie Mo'unga applauds the Stade de France crowd after the All Blacks' World Cup quarter-final victory over Ireland in 2023.

All Blacks squeeze past to beat Lions in Johannesburg

Wed, Aug 26

Boks halfback Grant Williams clears the ball from a ruck during his side's loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

'Irritated' – Erasmus rings changes after 'hiding' by All Blacks

Boks coach Rassie Erasmus has reverted to naming his team early in the week - and there are plenty of new faces after his team's meltdown at Ellis Park.

Tue, Aug 25

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus speaks to the media after his team's loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

Analysis: How the All Blacks out-thought Boks' coaching mastermind

Dave Rennie's men exposed Rassie Erasmus' Springboks in Johannesburg. Now the master manipulator has some big decisions to make, writes Patrick McKendry.

Mon, Aug 24

Sean Fitzpatrick joins Ardie Savea, Codie Taylor and Jordie Barrett for the anthem

Sav in South Africa: Double denim and Ardie's class move

1News rugby reporter Andrew Saville is in South Africa as the All Blacks and Springboks do battle.

Mon, Aug 24

Richie Mo'unga.

'It's really special': Mo'unga returns to All Blacks for Lions clash

The 32-year-old joins the All Blacks to start against the Lions in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Mon, Aug 24

Fabian Holland charges down Grant Williams' clearing kick at Ellis Park.

How world media reacted to All Blacks win over South Africa

Comfortable, surprising, punishing. Here's how the world reacted to the All Blacks victory over South Africa.

Sun, Aug 23

Cam Roigard carries the ball against the Boks at Ellis Park.

'Massive' - Rennie hails famous All Blacks' victory over Boks

It's first blood for the All Blacks and their head coach thanks to a win at Ellis Park that highlighted New Zealand's clinical edge and resilience.

Sun, Aug 23

All Blacks wing Will Jordan scores his first of two tries against South Africa at Ellis Park.

Blitzed Boks in meltdown as All Blacks go one up in South Africa

The visitors scored 21 unanswered points at Ellis Park to take the series lead after the Boks struggled to maintain their discipline.

Sun, Aug 23

Recap: All Blacks beat Springboks 33-16 in first test at Ellis Park

Recap: All Blacks beat Springboks 33-16 in first test at Ellis Park

The All Blacks' Greatest Rivalry tour has begun in earnest with the first Test against the Boks at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

Sun, Aug 23

Ardie Savea of New Zealand during the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa on 31 August 2024

Ardie Savea: 'You always get goosebumps at Ellis Park'

Savea will lead the All Blacks out on to the famous ground in Sunday morning's opening Test in Johannesburg.

Sat, Aug 22

Andrew Saville

Sav in South Africa: Fitzy on fire and the Ellis Park factor

1News rugby reporter Andrew Saville arrived in South Africa this week. He gives some early thoughts ahead of Sunday's blockbuster first Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

Fri, Aug 21