The All Blacks are in South Africa to play the Springboks in their own backyard. Here’s how to track every second of the tour.
Look Rugby’s biggest rival live coverage as New Zealand continue their first tour of South Africa since 1996.
That’s an honor even in a Test series, given that the Springboks and All Blacks have won so far. With two games to go (one in Johannesburg, one in Baltimore, USA), the Greatest Rivalry tour is on a knife’s edge – but which of the two best sides on the planet will claim bragging rights next year Rugby World Cup?
A quick guide
– The dates of the biggest rivalry in rugby: August 7 – September 12, 2026
– Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry FREE Streams: RugbyPass TV (US only), SABC Plus (South Africa, international women only)
– Other broadcasters of rugby’s biggest rivalry: Sky Sports (UK and Ireland), SuperSport (South Africa), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand), Stan Sport (Australia), Wowow (Japan)
– Watch rugby’s biggest rivalry from anywhere: Try it NordVPN 100% risk free
The game in Johannesburg on Saturday 5 September is also a doubleheader, kicking off with a match between the Springbok Women and the Black Ferns – the first time the two sides have ever met on South African soil.
This Test series is already living up to the hyperbolic billing of the biggest rivalry. The good news is that you can watch every second as it happens, and – even better – Greatest Rivalry live streams are available for free if you live in the US.
Below we’ve rounded up details on how to watch Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour wherever you are – including details on how you can use a VPN to access your usual streaming services if you are traveling abroad during the test series.
Watch FREE: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Free Streams
In countries where no broadcaster has taken over the rights to rugby’s biggest rivalry – including the United States – you can watch all the games on World Rugby RugbyPass TV.
It’s free to use, although you have to register before you can watch any of the action.
Delayed live coverage of all All Blacks games between now and the end of the season will be available to watch for free on Three and the ThreeNow streaming service.
Saturday’s Springbok Women v Black Ferns international is also available free-to-air in South Africa on SABC 2 and SABC Plus streaming service.
How to watch Greatest Rivalry matches from anywhere
Being abroad doesn’t have to stop you from watching the games of rugby’s biggest rivalry. A VPN bypasses geoblocking by changing your IP address, allowing you to stream Greatest Rivalry 2026 matches as if you were at home. Technological experts in TechRadar and Tom’s guide rate NordVPN as number one in the world, thanks to the low price and the unsurpassed ability to unblock streaming services.
Watch Great Britain and Ireland’s biggest rugby rivalry
Sky Sports has the rights to show Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour in the UK and Ireland.
There are many ways Sky Sports subscribers can watch the tournament, including the Sky Go app for desktop, iOS, Android, PlayStation and Xbox. You can view the latest Sky Sports subscription offer at Sky website – prices currently start from £22 per month.
Traveling abroad to one of the matches? A VPN can help you watch your usual Greatest Rivalry live stream as if you were back at home.
Greatest Rivalry live streams in South Africa
Springboks fans can follow all the action SuperSporta common destination for top rugby in South Africa.
You can get SuperSport on your TV via DStv or you can stream it online. There are various SuperSport packages available, so see what works best for you.
Stream the Greatest Rivalry tour in New Zealand
Sky Sports NZ has the New Zealand rights to the biggest rivalry, along with plenty more world-class sporting action, including Premier League football.
You can subscribe to Sky Sports Now from $59.99 per month or $549.99 per year (equivalent to $45.83 per month). Day passes are also available for $29.99.
Every game of Greatest Rivalry will also be available for free on delay through Three and the ThreeNow streaming service.
Watch Greatest Rivalry 2026 in Australia
Down below? Greatest Rivalry live streams are available via Apartment Sport, which is also home to plenty of other rugby action and Football in the Premier League and the Champions League.
Adding Stan Sport to your general Stan plan costs $20 per month (starting at $9.99 per month).
How to watch Greatest Rivalry games in Canada
Rugby’s biggest rivalry is on display in Canada Premier Sports – still no Saturday Springbok Women v Black Ferns international.
A monthly pass costs CA$29.99, although you can save big with a six-month pass (CA$79.99) or an annual subscription ($139.99).
Greatest Rivalry live streams in Japan
Japan’s biggest rival broadcaster is a subscription service Wow.
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry fixtures
Saturday 05.09.2026
- South Africa v New Zealand WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL
FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
Start: 12.30pm BST / 1.30pm SAST (local) / 11.30pm NZST / 9.30am AEST / 1.30pm CET / 7.30am EDT / 4.30am PDT
- South Africa v New Zealand THE THIRD TEST
FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
Start: 16.10 BST / 17.10 CET / 17.10 SAST (local) / 1.10 AEST (Sun) / 3.10 NZST (Sun) / 11.10 EDT / 8.10 PDT
Saturday 12.09.2026
- South Africa v New Zealand FOURTH TEST
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
Start: 10.00pm BST / 11.00pm CET / 11.00pm SAST / 7.00am AEST (Sunday) / 9.00am NZST (Sunday) / 5.00pm EDT (local) / 2.00pm PDT
The results of rugby’s biggest rivalry
Friday August 7, 2026
- Stormers 21 v 38 New Zealand
DHL Stadium, Cape Town
Tuesday 11.8.2026
- Sharks 0 v 54 New Zealand
Kings Park, Durban
Saturday 15.08.2026
- Bulls 19 v 50 New Zealand
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Saturday 22 August 2026
- South Africa 16 v 33 New Zealand THE FIRST TEST
Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Tuesday 25 August 2026
- Lions 35 v 41 New Zealand
Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Saturday 29.08.2026
- South Africa 33 v 26 New Zealand SECOND TEST
DHL Stadium, Cape Town
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