All Things Rugby

A meeting of two sporting worlds in Baltimore.

Some All Blacks legends paid a visit to the Baltimore Ravens’ NFL facilities ahead of the final game of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, getting a closer look at life inside one of American football’s biggest organisations.

From rugby royalty to the NFL, there was plenty of sporting history in the building.

Which All Blacks legend would you back to make it in the NFL?

The All Blacks have named their side for one final battle with the Springboks.

Codie Taylor will captain New Zealand, while Richie Mo’unga replaces Ruben Love at flyhalf for his first Test appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.

After three brutal Tests, the Springboks lead Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2-1. South Africa arrive in Baltimore looking to finish the job and claim the series, while the All Blacks have one last opportunity to hit back and force a 2-2 draw.

One final Test. One final chapter. Everything left on the field.

Do the Springboks claim the series, or do the All Blacks have one final response?

The USA Eagles are ready for their biggest test of the Pacific Nations Cup so far as they prepare to take on Japan in the semi-final.

Jason Damm leads the side into the knockout clash, with the Eagles now just one victory away from competing for the title.

Can the USA rise to the occasion and knock Japan out?

Fiji have named their side to face Canada in the Pacific Nations Cup semi-final.

Tevita Ikanivere captains the Flying Fijians, with Frank Lomani and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula combining in the halves, while Kalaveti Ravouvou and Virimi Vakatawa form a dangerous midfield partnership.

Can Fiji book their place in the Pacific Nations Cup final?

Canada have named their side to face Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup semi-final.

Lucas Rumball captains the side from No.8, with Jason Higgins and Spencer Jones combining in the halves, while Ben LeSage and Jacob Ince form the midfield partnership.

Canada face a huge challenge against the Flying Fijians with a place in the Pacific Nations Cup final on the line.

Can Canada pull off the upset against Fiji?

Japan have named their side to face the USA in the Pacific Nations Cup semi-final.

Naoto Saito captains the Brave Blossoms from scrumhalf, with Ryunosuke Ito at flyhalf and Dylan Riley continuing in the midfield as Japan look to book their place in the final.

Can Japan get past the USA and secure a place in the Pacific Nations Cup final?

The stars of European rugby came together for the Investec Champions Cup media day ahead of another huge season of club rugby.

Players from across the competition gathered with the famous trophy as preparations continue for the battle to be crowned champions of Europe.

Who are you backing to lift the Investec Champions Cup this season?

Three Tests down. One to go!

The Greatest Rivalry Tour has delivered some massive performances from both sides, with Damian Willemse, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Ardie Savea and Will Jordan among those who have made their mark across the series.

With one final battle still to come in Baltimore, who has been your Player of the Series so far?

Quinn Tupaea has been ruled out through injury, meaning there will be a change in the All Blacks midfield for Saturday’s final Test.

Rieko Ioane could be the man to slot in at centre against the Springboks as New Zealand prepare for the fourth and final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour in Baltimore.

Could we see the Joker unleashed against the Springboks on Saturday?

The Springboks and All Blacks rivalry is heading somewhere new.

Over the years, these two giants have taken their rivalry beyond South Africa and New Zealand, meeting on neutral soil at Rugby World Cups and other Tests across Australia, England, France and Japan. The record on neutral territory is perfectly balanced, with four wins each.

From the All Blacks’ 29-9 World Cup quarter-final win in Melbourne in 2003, to their 20-18 semi-final victory at Twickenham in 2015 and 23-13 win in Yokohama in 2019, the Boks have since delivered two huge statements at neutral venues in 2023, winning 35-7 at Twickenham before claiming the World Cup final 12-11 in Paris.

Now the rivalry heads to the United States for the first time, with Baltimore hosting the fourth and final Test of The Greatest Rivalry Tour on Saturday. South Africa lead the series 2-1, meaning the Springboks can win the series while the All Blacks are fighting to draw it.

Who takes the first Springboks v All Blacks clash on American soil?