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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? #RugbysGreatestRivalry #RGR26 #Rugby #RSAvNZL

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? #RugbysGreatestRivalry #RGR26 #Rugby #RSAvNZL

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? #RugbysGreatestRivalry #RGR26 #Rugby #RSAvNZL

Round 2 of the Top 14 is set, with another huge weekend of French rugby ahead. Saturday features Perpignan against Castres, Vannes hosting Montpellier, Clermont taking on Stade Français and Pau facing Bayonne, before Racing 92 look to respond against Lyon. Toulon and Stade Rochelais then go head-to-head in Saturday’s late clash, before Toulouse and Bordeaux close out the round on Sunday night in a heavyweight battle. Which Round 2 fixture are you most excited for? #Top14 #Rugby

The Springboks may lead the series 2-1, but the job isn’t finished. South Africa head to Baltimore with one final opportunity to secure The Greatest Rivalry Tour series, while the All Blacks have everything to play for as they look to level things at 2-2. Three Tests have delivered drama, physicality and incredibly fine margins. Now it all comes down to one final battle on American soil. The message is simple: job’s not finished. Do the Springboks finish the job in Baltimore, or will the All Blacks force a drawn series? #RugbysGreatestRivalry #RGR26 #Rugby #RSAvNZL

Steve Borthwick is reportedly set to extend his stay as England head coach beyond the 2028 Six Nations. According to multiple reports, the move is designed to provide stability and remove uncertainty surrounding Borthwick’s future before and during next year’s Rugby World Cup. With England continuing to build towards the tournament, the RFU appears ready to put its long term faith in Borthwick regardless of the speculation that can come with a World Cup year. Is extending Borthwick’s contract before the Rugby World Cup the right decision for England? #EnglandRugby #RugbyNews

The Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals are set, with four teams fighting for a place in the final. Fiji face Canada in the opening semi-final as the Flying Fijians look to continue their push for another Pacific Nations Cup title. Japan then go head-to-head with the USA, with both sides just one victory away from booking their place in the final. Four teams. Two semi-finals. Two places in the final. Who are you backing to make the Pacific Nations Cup final? #PacificNationCup #FIJvCAN #JPNvUSA

The All Blacks are no strangers to playing on American soil. Since 2014, New Zealand have played five Tests in the USA, recording victories over the USA, Fiji and Ireland, with their only defeat coming in the historic 40-29 loss to Ireland in Chicago in 2016. Their most recent appearance came in November 2025, when they defeated Ireland 26-13 at Soldier Field. Now the All Blacks return to the United States for a completely different challenge, facing the Springboks in Baltimore for the fourth and final Test of The Greatest Rivalry Tour. Can the All Blacks maintain their strong record in the USA and level the series 2-2? #RugbysGreatestRivalry #RGR26 #Rugby #RSAvNZL

England Men’s A are set for a clash with Argentina XV later this year. The two sides will meet at The Rec in Bath on Friday 6 November, marking England A’s first fixture of the 2026/27 season and providing another opportunity for players pushing for senior international recognition. With plenty of emerging talent expected to be on show, it promises to be an exciting contest in Bath. Who would you like to see selected for England A? #ENGvARG #EnglandRugby #RugbyNews

The last time the Springboks played a Test on American soil was back in 2018. South Africa faced Wales at RFK Stadium in Washington DC, with a late Ryan Elias try denying the Boks as Wales claimed a dramatic 22-20 victory. Makazole Mapimpi and Travis Ismaiel both scored on their Test debuts for South Africa that afternoon. Eight years later, the Springboks return to the USA for one of their biggest Tests on American soil, facing the All Blacks in Baltimore for the fourth and final Test of The Greatest Rivalry Tour. Will the Springboks mark their return to the USA with a series victory? #RugbysGreatestRivalry #RGR26 #Rugby #RSAvNZL

Whilst Union is struggling with content creators getting videos taken down for talking about the game whilst in the stadium (still shocked how ridiculous this is), NRL steps the game up again. Union has the players, the games and the stories to do exactly the same. Champions Cup knockouts, the PREM run-in, URC play-offs. We're just not selling it like this.

What a return to Bordeaux for Tom Willis. In his first game back at the club, Willis delivered a massive performance to kick off the new Top 14 season, scoring two tries while making 60 metres from 15 carries, beating six defenders and completing 14 tackles. A statement performance from the England international as he begins his new chapter in France. How big a season could Tom Willis have at Bordeaux? #Top14 #Rugby