All Blacks beat Bulls 50-19 at Loftus with eight tries

The All Blacks delivered a commanding performance to defeat the Bulls 50-19 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, August 15, 2026, concluding their "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" tour with a statement win ahead of the Test series against South Africa. New Zealand scored eight tries in a display of attacking prowess and physicality that overwhelmed the host side, who were not at full strength.

The visitors established control early and never relinquished it, leading 24-0 at halftime. Winger Josh Moorby scored two tries in the opening 20 minutes as the All Blacks exploited space and capitalized on turnovers. The Bulls' task was further complicated when prop Francois Klopper received a yellow card around the half-hour mark. Hooker and captain Codie Taylor then crossed twice, with his second try coming just after the halftime whistle. For the Bulls, a first-half deficit featuring 42 missed tackles proved insurmountable.

The home side showed more fight after the break, with lock Ruan Vermaak scoring their first try, a decision upheld by referee Nika Amashukeli despite doubts raised by the television match official. However, the All Blacks responded immediately, with Leroy Carter...