Springboks hand All Blacks heaviest defeat in history

Sunday 14 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 14 Sep 2025, 9:51am

In this story All Blacks, Scott Robertson, Springboks

The Springboks defeated the All Blacks 43-10 in Wellington on Saturday night. Despite leading 10-7 at halftime, the All Blacks conceded 36 unanswered points in the second half. Head coach Scott Robertson is searching for answers following this record loss.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZSun 14 Sep 2025, 8:31am

   How world media reacted to the heaviest All Blacks defeat in history (opens in new tab)

   • All Blacks stunned and searching for answers after record defeat (opens in new tab) Sun 14 Sep 2025, 9:17am
2. StuffSun 14 Sep 2025, 8:48am

   Springboks responsible for three of the All Blacks’ five worst defeats in history (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSun 14 Sep 2025, 9:00am

   All Blacks v Springboks: How the Springboks rated in the Wellington test (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesSun 14 Sep 2025, 9:51am

   All Blacks searching for answers after record loss (opens in new tab)