The southern hemisphere’s answer to the Six Nations – the Rugby Championship. Previously known as the Tri Nations, the competition is now competed by New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina. A gruelling tournament that sees teams travel for miles to compete in different climates and altitudes throughout September.
Using correspondents based in the southern hemisphere, TalkingRugbyUnion bring previews and reviews, together with leading-edge discussion on the issues facing the teams and the tournament.
Argentina to face South Africa in the Rugby Championship final round at Allianz Stadium, London, on October 4, 2025.
South Africa secured the 2024 Rugby Championship title with a dominant 48-7 win against Argentina, scoring seven tries in Mbombela.
New Zealand completed a double over Australia as they sealed a 33-13 victory in the final round of the Rugby Championship in Wellington on Saturday.
Scott Barrett shared that the All Blacks are determined to finish the Rugby Championship on a high note and celebrate former captain Sam Cane’s 100th Test with a complete and dominant performance against Australia.
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made several changes to the starting line up for the Rugby Championship decider against South Africa to be played at Sky Stadium on Saturday.
New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has dropped fly half Damian McKenzie to the bench for the second and final Bledisloe Cup game against Australia to be played in Wellington on Saturday.
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has made two changes to the starting line up for the upcoming final round of the Rugby Championship game against New Zealand to be played in Wellington on Saturday.
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped player for the Springboks as he starts in the final round of the Rugby Championship game against Argentina.
New Zealand will miss the services of centre Jordie Barrett for the fifth and final round of the Rugby Championship game against Australia in Wellington due to an injury.
Argentina will miss the services of loose forward Marcos Kremer for the final round of the Rugby Championship game against South Africa following an injury.
All Blacks centre Reiko Ioane expressed confidence that his side will be executing the plans better when they take on the Wallabies in the final round of the Rugby Championship in Wellington.
Ireland have claimed the top position in the World Rugby Rankings following South Africa's defeat to Argentina in the fifth round of the Rugby Championship.
Manie Libbok missed a decisive penalty goal in the closing stage as Argentina edged out South Africa with a 29-28 victory in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Santiago del Estero on Saturday.
New Zealand successfully managed to hold on a late surge from Australia as they sealed a thrilling 31-28 victory in Sydney to retain the Bledisloe Cup.
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made three changes to the starting line up for the fifth round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played in in Santiago del Estero on Saturday.
James Slipper is set to become the most-capped Australian player when he takes the field in the Bledisloe opener against New Zealand in Sydney on Saturday.
New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has named Beauden Barrett at fullback for the first of the two Bledisloe Cup Tests to be played in Sydney on Saturday.
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to the starting line up for the upcoming fifth round of the Rugby Championship game against Argentina to be played in Santiago del Estero on Saturday.
New Zealand have received a much needed boost ahead of the Bledisloe Cup Tests against Australia with veteran lock Patrick Tuipulotu set to join the squad on Monday.
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has resisted against making any major changes to the squad for the penultimate round of the Rugby Championship game against New Zealand.
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made a forced change to the squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship clash against Argentina to be played on 28th September.
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has called up French bound Lucio Sordoni to the squad for the final two rounds of the Rugby Championship games against the South Africa.
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has rested seven players from the squad for the upcoming clash against Argentina to be played on 28th September.
Australia have further slipped in the World Rugby Rankings following their recent defeat in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Santa Fe on Saturday.
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt admitted that the Rugby Championship defeat to Argentina in Santa Fe felt like a "fell off a cliff".
South Africa have successfully claimed the Freedom Cup for the first time in 15 years as they edged out New Zealand 18-12 in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Saturday.
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett is expecting kicking battle when they lock horns with South Africa in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Saturday.
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi insisted that the Springboks are determined to seize on the rare opportunity to claim the Freedom Cup as they face New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday.
James Slipper is set to level Wallabies record as they line up to face Argentina in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Santa Fe on Sunday.
New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to the starting line up for the Cape Town Test against the New Zealand on Saturday.
South Africa have received a major boost ahead of their fourth round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand with skipper Siya Kolisi declared fit for the weekend's encounter.
Senior Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa has refuted claims that they faked front-row injuries to avoid scrummaging against South Africa in their recent Rugby Championship Test in Perth.
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The South African Rugby Union has apologized to the New Zealand Rugby Football Union following a series of events that led to the Haka being partially obscured during Saturday's Rugby Championship at Ellis Park.
Argentina lock Pedro Rubiolo has been ruled out of the upcoming Rugby Championship clash against Australia to be played in Santa Fe following a head injury.
South Africa might miss the services of skipper Siya Kolisi for the upcoming fourth round Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played in Cape Town due to an injury.
South Africa fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu said they are relieved to cross the line against New Zealand in Johannesburg despite not their best performance.
Ben Donaldson kicked the decisive penalty in the closing stage as Australia edged out Argentina with a 20-19 margin in the third round of the Rugby Championship in La Plata on Saturday
South Africa scored two tries in the last 12 minutes as they came from behind to beat New Zealand 31-27 in the third round of the Rugby Championship in Johannesburg.
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lavished praises on the depth in the squad as they face New Zealand in the third round of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
New Zealand will need to maintain composure in the intense atmosphere of Ellis Park on Saturday as they aim to defeat world champions South Africa at one of the latter’s stronghold venues, giving new coach Scott Robertson a morale boost early in his tenure.
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has named Harry Wilson as the captain for the upcoming Rugby Championship Test against Argentina to be played in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
New Zealand head Scott Robertson has included Scott Barrett and Sam Cane in the starting line up for the upcoming third round Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played at Ellis Park on Saturday.
South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth has been cleared to play against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship clash in Johannesburg this Saturday, though he will start from the bench after initially being left out of the squad due to injury.
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made nine changes to the starting line up for the third round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday.
All Blacks assistant coach James Ryan is confident that the All Blacks will be able to match the intensity of the Springboks as the two teams lock horns with each other in the third round of the Rugby Championship at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.
New Zealand have been dealt another blow ahead of the South African leg of the Rugby Championship with Ethan de Groot sidelined by an injury.
New Zealand have confirmed that assistant Leon MacDonald will be leaving the coaching panel ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship games against South Africa.
New Zealand will miss the services of Patrick Tuipulotu and Stephen Perofeta in the upcoming Rugby Championship games in South Africa due to injuries.
Australia have included three uncapped players in the 35-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship games against Argentina.
Malcolm Marx scored a double as South Africa completed a double over Australia in the second round of the Rugby Championship in Perth on Saturday.
New Zealand came up with a six-try performance as they trounced Argentina 42-10 in the second round of the Rugby Championship at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
South Africa number eight Elrigh Louw said his side is expecting Australia to bounce back when the two teams meet for the second Rugby Championship game clash in Perth on Saturday.
Wallabies skipper Allan Alaalatoa insists that his side is well prepared for the wet surface of the Optus Stadium as they lock horns with South Africa for the second round of the Rugby Championship encounter.
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made four changes to the starting line up for the second round of the Rugby Championship game against New Zealand.
New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has recalled former captain Sam Cane to the matchday squad for the upcoming second round Rugby Championship game against Argentina at Eden Park.
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has made five changes to the starting line up for the second round of the Rugby Championship game against South Africa to be played in Perth on Sunday.
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted that the team selected for the second round of the Rugby Championship is not "disrespectful" to the Wallabies.
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made wholesale changes for the second round of the Rugby Championship game to be played in Perth on Saturday.
All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett expressed confidence that New Zealand will bounce back following a shocking defeat to Argentina in the opening round of the Rugby Championship in Wellington.
Argentina stunned New Zealand with a 38-30 victory in the opening round of the Rugby Championship in Wellington on Saturday.
South Africa kick-started their Rugby Championship campaign with a comfortable 33-7 victory in the opening round at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has confirmed the matchday squad for the opening round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand to be played in Wellington.
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has named two uncapped players in the side to face South Africa in the opening round of the Rugby Championship to be played in Brisbane on Saturday.