All Blacks begin Greatest Rivalry Tour with Stormers clash in Cape Town
The All Blacks kick off their South African tour on Saturday facing the Stormers in the opening match of the Greatest Rivalry Tour.
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry returns as the All Blacks head to South Africa for a tour featuring matches against the Springboks and domestic teams. The first match takes place in the early hours of Saturday morning in Cape Town against the Stormers. The Stormers view the clash as significant for the future of traditional rugby tours.
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Newstalk ZB
Thursday 06 August 2026: Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers previews the Greatest Rivalry Tour
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 6 August 2026, we are just days away from the Greatest Rivalry Tour kicking off with the first match between the All Blacks and the Stormers in the early hours…
Newstalk ZB
Jean de Villiers: former Springboks captain speaks ahead of the Greatest Rivalry tour
The countdown is on to the Greatest Rivalry Tour kicking off with the first match between the All Blacks and the Stormers in the early hours on Saturday morning.
Otago Daily Times
Greatest Rivalry tour: Five Springboks to watch
Otago Daily Times
The stage is set for the Greatest Rivalry tour
1News
Stormers say provincial rugby tours at stake in All Blacks clash
"We can't just roll over and have our tummies tickled," said Stormers coach John Dobson.
Stuff
Traditional rugby tours at stake as All Blacks open South Africa trek
The Stormers believe they are playing for the future of traditional rugby tours when they give New Zealand the opening challenge in Cape Town.
Newstalk ZB
All Blacks v Stormers: Live Commentary on Newstalk ZB
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry is back – the All Blacks heading to South Africa to face both the Springboks, and the country's domestic teams.
Newstalk ZB
All Blacks v Stormers: Live Commentary on Newstalk ZB Sport
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry is back – the All Blacks heading to South Africa to face both the Springboks, and the country's domestic teams.