How to watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026: TV & Streaming Guide

The Rugby Championship’s blockbuster “Greatest Rivalry” tour returns as New Zealand begins its first trip to South Africa since 1996, facing the Springboks in a run spanning Aug. 7 to Sept. 12, 2026. The All Blacks are ranked second globally, while South Africa are world champions, hold the Rugby Championship title, and enter with a 13-game winning streak. New Zealand’s warm-ups include matches against the Stormers, Sharks and Bulls in the lead-up, plus the Lions between the first and second Tests. In the U.S., RugbyPass TV is the free stream option, while Sky Sports, SuperSport, Sky Sport NZ, Stan Sport and Wowow cover other regions. Fans can also use VPN guidance where rights differ.