For 56 days in July, August and September 1981, New Zealanders were divided against each other in the largest civil disturbance seen since the 1951 waterfront dispute. The cause of this was the visit of the South African rugby team – the Springboks.
1981 South Africa rugby union tour of New Zealand and the …
The 1981 South African rugby tour (known in New Zealand as the 1981 Springbok Tour, and in South Africa as the Rebel Tour) polarised opinions and inspired widespread protests across New Zealand. The controversy also extended to the United States, where the South African rugby team continued their tour after departing New Zealand.
1981 Springbok tour
The 1981 tour was part of a long process that led to this significant change in South Africa, and in this respect, it represented New Zealand's contribution towards a major international …
The 1981 Springbok tour schedule (map)
Step through to find out what happened at different games when the Springboks visited in 1981. This was a tour of New Zealand's provincial heartland – to the homes of …
The 1981 Springbok Tour
In this episode of Sports History NZ we look back at the 1981 Springbok rugby Tour and meet the man who talked us through it. Despite international condemnation, New Zealand had continued to play rugby against …
1981 Springbok Tour: 30 years today
The controversial 1981 Springbok tour, which divided NZ, began 30 years today. Relive the memories.
1981 Springbok Tour
From 22 July – 12 September 1981 the South African Rugby Union team (known as the Springboks) toured New Zealand playing 14 games. Due to the South African governments policy of apartheid, the tour was marred by protests and …
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For 56 days in July, August and September 1981, New Zealanders were divided against each other in the largest civil disturbance seen since the 1951 waterfront dispute. The cause of this was the visit of the South African rugby team – the Springboks.
The 1981 South African rugby tour (known in New Zealand as the 1981 Springbok Tour, and in South Africa as the Rebel Tour) polarised opinions and inspired widespread protests across New Zealand. The controversy also extended to the United States, where the South African rugby team continued their tour after departing New Zealand.
The 1981 tour was part of a long process that led to this significant change in South Africa, and in this respect, it represented New Zealand's contribution towards a major international …
Step through to find out what happened at different games when the Springboks visited in 1981. This was a tour of New Zealand's provincial heartland – to the homes of …
In this episode of Sports History NZ we look back at the 1981 Springbok rugby Tour and meet the man who talked us through it. Despite international condemnation, New Zealand had continued to play rugby against …
The controversial 1981 Springbok tour, which divided NZ, began 30 years today. Relive the memories.
From 22 July – 12 September 1981 the South African Rugby Union team (known as the Springboks) toured New Zealand playing 14 games. Due to the South African governments policy of apartheid, the tour was marred by protests and …