# Springboks vs All Blacks land in Baltimore

> Rugby's two biggest names meet at M&T Bank Stadium, a fixture that almost never happens on American soil.
- Title: Springboks vs All Blacks land in Baltimore · The Banner
- Summary: Rugby's two biggest names meet at M&T Bank Stadium, a fixture that almost never happens on American soil. The sport's most decorated rivalry is playing a…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/live-blog/south-africas-springboks-new-zealands-all-blacks-rugby-mt-bank-stadium-6C2NAWSQZBA7NIXZB2GLQNVMCI
- Author: Banner Staff
- Published: 2026-09-12T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rugby, baltimore, springboks, all blacks, sports, news, local
## Rugby's biggest rivalry, in Baltimore
South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks meet Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium. Two of international rugby's most successful sides, in one city.
## A rare match on US soil
These teams almost never play in America. Fixtures like this usually live in Johannesburg, Auckland or Cape Town, not a Baltimore football stadium.

> a rare matchup on American soil
## Fans flew in for it
Supporters travelled from around the world to be there. The draw is the matchup itself, not the venue, and Baltimore is the one hosting it.
## The Haka comes first
New Zealand open with the Haka, the pre-match challenge they perform before every test. It is the moment most first-time viewers remember.
## An NFL stadium, retooled
M&T Bank Stadium normally hosts the Ravens. For one Saturday it becomes a rugby ground, with a crowd that has flown in for 80 minutes of it.
## Follow it live
The Banner is running a live blog from inside the stadium with fan reactions, photos, video and match updates as they happen.
## Key takeaway

The sport's most decorated rivalry is playing a rare match in the US, and Baltimore got it.