How many times have New Zealand and South Africa played rugby?
Our current results archive contains 32 completed meetings between New Zealand and South Africa. Historical coverage is still expanding, so this may not represent every match played.
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Head-to-head record
New Zealandvs
South Africa
Every recorded meeting, from the first whistle to the latest result.
21New Zealand wins1draws10South Africa wins
32matches played
847–640total points
2010first recorded meeting
2025latest recorded meeting
Results archive
Archived match history
Newest first · 32 completed matches
- New Zealand1043South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand2417South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa1812New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa3127New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand1112South AfricaWorld Cupfinished
- New Zealand735South AfricaFriendly Internationalfinished
- New Zealand3520South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa2335New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa2610New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa3129New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand1917South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand2313South AfricaWorld Cupfinished
- New Zealand1616South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa3032New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand3436South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa2425New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand570South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa1557New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand4113South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa1820New ZealandWorld Cupfinished
- South Africa2027New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa2725New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand1410South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa2738New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand2915South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa1632New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand2111South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa185New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand407South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- South Africa2229New ZealandRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand3117South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
- New Zealand3212South AfricaRugby Championshipfinished
Quick answers
New Zealand vs South Africa FAQs
Who has won more matches: New Zealand or South Africa?
New Zealand lead the current archived record with 21 wins to 10. There are 1 draws in the results currently held in our archive.
When was the last time New Zealand beat South Africa in rugby?
In our current archive, New Zealand last beat South Africa on 6 Sept 2025, winning 24–17 in Rugby Championship.
View New Zealand 24–17 South Africa match detailsWhen was the last time South Africa beat New Zealand in rugby?
In our current archive, South Africa last beat New Zealand on 13 Sept 2025, winning 43–10 in Rugby Championship.
View New Zealand 10–43 South Africa match detailsWhen is the next New Zealand vs South Africa rugby match?
No future New Zealand vs South Africa fixture is currently stored in our schedule.
What is New Zealand's biggest win over South Africa in rugby?
In our current archive, New Zealand's biggest win over South Africa was New Zealand 57–0 South Africa on 16 Sept 2017, a margin of 57 points.
View New Zealand 57–0 South Africa match detailsWhat is South Africa's biggest win over New Zealand in rugby?
In our current archive, South Africa's biggest win over New Zealand was New Zealand 10–43 South Africa on 13 Sept 2025, a margin of 33 points.
View New Zealand 10–43 South Africa match detailsWhat was the highest-scoring New Zealand vs South Africa rugby match?
The highest combined score in our current archive is 72 points: South Africa 15–57 New Zealand on 8 Oct 2016.
View South Africa 15–57 New Zealand match detailsWhat was the lowest-scoring New Zealand vs South Africa rugby match?
The lowest combined score in our current archive is 23 points: South Africa 18–5 New Zealand on 20 Aug 2011.
View South Africa 18–5 New Zealand match detailsWhat was the latest New Zealand vs South Africa rugby result?
The latest result in our archive was New Zealand 10–43 South Africa on 13 Sept 2025 in Rugby Championship.
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