Annual rugby rivalry between Wallabies and All Blacks since the 1930s
Kurtley Beale has been recalled to Australia’s squad for the spring tour, providing cover at inside centre and backline flexibility as Hunter Paisami remains unavailable. The squad departs this weekend with tests against England, Scotland and Wales on the horizon, while Beale eyes a potential fourth Rugby World Cup appearance.
Australia defeats South Africa in a dramatic Perth Test, extending Les Kiss’s unbeaten run. The Wallabies build a high‑scoring lead before a late, multi‑yellow-card fightback by the Springboks narrows the gap, but a final push falls short.
Scotland has moved up in the world rankings and will host New Zealand, Australia and Japan at Murrayfield next month as part of Finals Weekend, with a further fixture to be announced. Townsend’s side are preparing for the 2027 Rugby World Cup with warm-up matches including a potential home-and-away against France.