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Springboks and All Blacks taking rivalry to the US for the first time
- Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium will host the concluding fourth Test of the inaugural 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series on September 12.
- Prompted by promoter approaches and commercial aims, SA Rugby and New Zealand Rugby, backed by World Rugby, chose the U.S. to promote rugby before the 2031 and 2033 World Cups.
- At a capacity of 71,000, M&T Bank Stadium suits the fixture as organisers hope for a near sell-out; the All Blacks will play three Tests in South Africa plus four midweek games against United Rugby Championship sides, with the US Test as schedule closer.
- The match is expected to generate substantial revenue to be split between NZ Rugby and SA Rugby, aiming to build a financial buffer ahead of the 2027 World Cup cycle, while Baltimore city and Sashi Brown, Ravens president, welcome the teams and stadium upgrades.
- This marks the first NZ–SA Test to be played in the U.S., with SA Rugby officials recalling past safety concerns and stressing player-welfare and calendar congestion management.
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Baltimore to host South Africa vs. New Zealand in international rugby showcase
There will be more than just football kicking off at M&T Bank Stadium this September. The Baltimore Ravens announced Thursday that their home field will host a rugby match between two storied men’s national teams, South Africa and New Zealand, on Sept. 12. The game between the Springboks and the All Blacks will be the fourth in a touring series billed as “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.” The first three games will take place in Johannesburg and Cape T…
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New Zealand will tour South Africa between 7 August and 12 September 2026, called "the greatest rivalry", which will include three test-matches and four meetings against South African provinces.
·Paris, France
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