{
  "id": 81580,
  "title": "Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry schedule, kick-off times and how to watch South Africa vs New Zealand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/rugbys-greatest-rivalry-schedule-kick-off-times-and-how-to-watch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T11:13:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rugby-greatest-rivalry-schedule-kick-111357825.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a new series titled \"Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry,\" the historic clash between South Africa and New Zealand is set to take place. The Springboks and All Blacks have agreed to a reciprocal touring arrangement, with their first meeting scheduled for 25 August. Dave Rennie’s Springboks will kick off their tour by traveling to South Africa to face four United Rugby Championship teams, followed by a series of encounters with New Zealand. The first test against New Zealand will be held on 25 August, with kickoff at 6pm in Johannesburg. Subsequent tests are scheduled for 29 August, 5 September, and 12 September, each featuring a South Africa vs New Zealand showdown. The fourth and final test will be held on 12 September, with the match commencing at 10pm in Baltimore, United States. Rugby fans in the United Kingdom can catch all the action live on Sky Sports, which has obtained the broadcasting rights for the series.",
  "summary": "Everything you need to know as the Springboks and All Blacks meet in a new series",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry\" series features South Africa vs New Zealand",
    "Springboks' Dave Rennie tour begins with South Africa match on 25 August",
    "Live UK viewers can watch on Sky Sports"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/ranking-south-jerseys-top-250-greatest-athletes-see-nos-50-26",
        "published": "2026-08-03T09:01:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}