The Rugby Championship

'Win over New Zealand was very special' - Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber expressed delight over his team's win over New Zealand in the opening round of the Rugby Championship at Mbombela Stadium.
7 August 2022

South Africa will work equally hard for second Test - Malcolm Marx

South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx assured that they will be preparing for the second Test against New Zealand with same intent after a win in the opening round of the Rugby Championship.
7 August 2022

Match Centre: Argentina 26-41 Australia

Australia scored three second half tries as they kick-started their Rugby Championship campaign with a 41-26 win over Argentina in the opening round at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas on Saturday.
7 August 2022

Match Centre: South Africa 26-10 New Zealand

South Africa have kick-started the Rugby Championship campaign with a 26-10 win over New Zealand played at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.
6 August 2022

Dave Rennie backs Michael Hooper after his withdrawal ahead of Argentina game

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has come in support of Michael Hooper after the Wallabies captain pulled out of the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina due to personal reasons.
6 August 2022

Australia skipper Michael Hooper pulls out of Argentina clash

Australia captain Michael Hooper has pulled out of the Rugby Championship opening game against Argentina due to personal reasons.
6 August 2022

Quade Cooper to start for Australia against Argentina

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has named Quade Cooper in the fly-half for the upcoming Rugby Championship game against Argentina on 6th August.
5 August 2022

South Africa's Willie le Roux wary of wounded New Zealand

South Africa's Willie le Roux has urged his side to prepare for the aggression from New Zealand as the two teams lock horns with each other in the first two rounds of the Rugby Championship.
31 July 2022

SANZAAR to retain 20-minute red card law in Rugby Championship

SANZAAR have confirmed that they have retained the 20-minute red card trial in the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament.
29 July 2022

Sam Cane retains captaincy as New Zealand name Rugby Championship squad

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made two changes to the Rugby Championship squad that will kick-off next month.
22 July 2022

South Africa name 43-man squad for upcoming international season

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has unveiled a 43-man squad for the upcoming international season that includes a home series against Wales and the Rugby Championship tournament.
12 June 2022

South Africa set to face New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium - Report

New Zealand and South Africa are set to lock horns with each other at Twickenham Stadium leading towards the Rugby World Cup next year according to a report.
28 May 2022

Anton Lienert-Brown to miss Rugby Championship games against South Africa due to injury

New Zealand centre Lienert-Brown is expected to be out of action for at least six months following a surgery on his shoulder.
11 April 2022

Japan in discussion with both Six Nations and Rugby Championship confirms Kensuke Iwabuchi

Japan Rugby Football Union chief executive Kensuke Iwabuchi revealed that the board is in discussion with Six Nations and Rugby Championship.
3 January 2022

Japan aim for Rugby Championship spot after spirited performance against Australia

Japan flanker Ben Gunter feels the Brave Blossoms can be competitive if they are given a chance to compete in the Rugby Championship tournament following their spirited performance against Australia in Oita on Saturday.
23 October 2021

South Africa reclaim number one position in World Rugby Rankings

South Africa have reclaimed their number one position in the World Rugby Rankings following their recent win over New Zealand.
4 October 2021

Jacques Nienaber praises South Africa for thrilling win over New Zealand

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber credited his players for the thrilling win over New Zealand in the final round of the Rugby Championship.
4 October 2021

Match Centre: South Africa 31-29 New Zealand

South Africa have managed to end their three-game losing streak as they edged out New Zealand 31-29 in the final round of the Rugby Championship at Cbus Super Stadium.
2 October 2021

'The rules were clear' - Mario Ledesma after six Argentina players were expelled from Rugby Championship

Argentina head coach Mario Mario Ledesma reacted to the expulsion of six Argentina players and two staff members from the final round of the Rugby Championship game against Australia to be played on Saturday.
1 October 2021

Ardie Savea wants New Zealand to 'adapt' better against South Africa

New Zealand skipper Ardie Savea believes his team will adapt better as they face the Springboks in the final round of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
1 October 2021