Springboks Dominate All Blacks; England Crushes Australia in WXV Opener

South Africa secured a commanding 3-1 series victory over New Zealand, culminating in a decisive 43-28 win in the final Test. The Springboks' powerful second-half performance in Baltimore sealed their dominance in the Southern Hemisphere rivalry.

In other international action, England launched their WXV Global Series campaign with a resounding victory over Australia, showcasing a strong second-half resurgence. Meanwhile, Fiji advanced to the Pacific Nations Cup final after defeating Canada, extending their reign as defending champions. The WXV tournament also saw England's Ellie Kildunne reflecting on her career and future, while Natasha Hunt eyes a return to play with the upcoming British and Irish Lions women's tour to New Zealand as a key motivation.