How Sports Changed The WorldMarch 13, 2026

Using archival footage, this documentary highlights the success of the South African national rugby team in the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Apartheid was over and the nation was in the midst of a transitional government led by Nelson Mandela. Sport proved to be a tool for unification in a country deeply divided politically and culturally.

How Sports Changed The World was broadcast on SBS ONE at Friday 13 March 2026, 14:10.