
- 1912–13: South African tour of the British Isles and France. The tourists achieved a "Grand Slam" of victories over all five major European teams, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and France.
- 1925: All Blacks tour of Britain, France, and Canada. The New Zealanders remained undefeated throughout the tour, earning the title "The Invincibles".
- 1937: Springboks tour of New Zealand. South Africa beat New Zealand in their only series win in New Zealand.
- 1951–52: South African tour of the British Isles and France. South Africa achieved a second five-nation Grand Slam.
- 1956: Springboks tour of New Zealand. South Africa suffer their first ever test series loss against New Zealand.
- 1971: Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand. The only Lions team to have ever won a test series in New Zealand.
- 1971: Springbok tour of Australia marked by protests. Under the captaincy of Hannes Marais, however, the side inherited the nickname of its 1925 forbear.
- 1974: Lions tour of South Africa—the notorious 99 call.
- 1981: Springbok Tour of New Zealand.
- 2001: Lions tour of Australia. The Wallabies defeat the Lions in a series for the first time ever.
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