{
  "id": 7012082,
  "title": "Springboks smash All Blacks in Baltimore to clinch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/springboks-smash-all-blacks-in-baltimore-to-clinch-rugbys-greatest",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T23:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/rugby/springboks/2026-09-13-springboks-smash-all-blacks-in-baltimore-to-clinch-rugbys-greatest-rivalry-series/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Springboks have won the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 after defeating the All Blacks 43-28 in Baltimore. This victory also marked a milestone for coach Rassie Erasmus, who celebrated his 100th Test in style. The match was played at M&T Bank Stadium, with the Springboks dominating the game to secure a memorable win.\n\nAccording to IOL, the Springboks delivered a masterclass performance to clinch the series. The teams had previously played three Tests in South Africa, with the Springboks taking a 2-1 lead before the Baltimore match. The All Blacks were without captain Ardie Savea and Cheslin Kolbe, who suffered a broken jaw in the previous match.\n\nThe series win is a significant achievement for the Springboks, who are the two-time reigning world champions. The final match was seen as a crucial test for both teams, with the All Blacks looking to level the series at 2-2. However, the Springboks' strong performance ensured they took the series 3-1.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Final words: Rugby world will feel it as Springboks and All Blacks bump heads in Baltimore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/final-words-rugby-world-will-feel-it-as-springboks-and-all-blacks",
        "published": "2026-09-11T12:54:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Springboks vs. All Blacks: Baltimore braces for an epic rugby showdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/springboks-vs-all-blacks-baltimore-braces-for-an-epic-rugby-showdown",
        "published": "2026-09-12T10:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Springboks beat All Blacks again to clinch tour series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/springboks-beat-all-blacks-again-to-clinch-tour-series",
        "published": "2026-09-12T23:31:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Springboks beat All Blacks again to clinch tour series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/springboks-beat-all-blacks-again-to-clinch-tour-series",
        "published": "2026-09-13T04:25:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Springboks beat All Blacks in Baltimore: Three takeaways",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/springboks-beat-all-blacks-in-baltimore-three-takeaways",
        "published": "2026-09-13T05:09:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}