Gisborne
On 22nd July 1981 South Africa played their first game of the tour against Poverty Bay in Gisborne. it was the first time that Anti-tour protesters had gone face to face with the tour supporters. The Springboks won 24-6 however huge commotions were happening on the streets surrounding the stadium. Gisborne had a large Maori population who were against the tour from going ahead. A big march was formed by the small town of Gisborne in protest of the tour. The rugby supporters kicked and bashed the intruding marchers aided by police armed with batons. Many of the protesters were injured and forced back but this did not stop them in their attempt to stop the tour.
Hamilton
The game in Hamilton was cancelled after about 350 protesters invaded the pitch after pulling fences down. 50 protesters were arrested by police in a period of an hour. Police were concerned that they would not be able to control the rugby crowd who were throwing bottles and other objects at the protesters.Reports were going through to police in Hamilton that someone had stolen a plane and was approaching the stadium. after hearing this police decided to cancel the game.Protesters were advised upon leaving the ground to remove any anti-tour signs that they had as the rugby supporters were furious and wanted to get there revenge on them. Some pro tour supporters waited outside the Hamilton police station for the arrested protesters to be processed and released. On release many protesters were assaulted by the pro tour people and gangs.
Molesworth Street, Wellington
On the 29th July 1981 the Springboks defeated Taranaki in New Plymouth however more action was occurring on Molesworth Street in Wellington outside the parliament buildings. Protesters wore motorcycle helmets to protect themselves from getting a baton to the head which could have caused head injuries. Protesters marched down the streets but the police were ready for this. This was the first time the police had used batons against the tour protester this lead to the bloody batoning of protesters.The day turned into an eruption of violence between the police and the anti tour protesters.
Christchurch
Christchurch held the first test between the Springbok and the All Blacks. The All Blacks won 14 - 9 but again the performance was dominate by protesters trying to invade the pitch to get the game called off. The police managed to get all the protesters out of Lancaster Park however mass protests were happening on the streets surrounding the stadium. Police forced the spectators to stay inside the grounds after the game had ended until all the protesters had dispersed as they no doubt did not want the same things happening that had been done in Gisborne where the pro tour people began assaulting the anti tour protesters after the game.
Wellington
The second test was held at Athletic Park in Wellington where the Springbok took a convincing win over the All Blacks 24 - 12. Motorway exits were blocked by groups of protesters as well as roads and pedestrian access in Athletic Park. This was in an attempt at trying to stop the rugby spectators from viewing the game. The police formed human wedges to allow the spectators to enter the grounds. The rugby fans lashed out at some of the protesters and threw a few bunches and kicks. Protesters also tried to disrupt the television coverage of the game.
Auckland
The Last All Black test was held in Auckland at Eden Park. The All Blacks came out victors so won the whole series. The day as expected was filled with disturbances caused by the anti tour protesters. A low flying Cessna flew over Eden Park dropping flour bombs on the pitch. Despite the flour bombing the game did continue.