New Zealand

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All Blacks first five-eighths Damian McKenzie is expecting a stiff battle against Argentina when the two teams lock horns with each other in the opening round of the Rugby Championship at Sky Stadium on Saturday.

SANZAAR has announced that they will be introducing four law variations to be trialled in the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament that kicks-off on 10th August.

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has named Ardie Savea as the skipper for the opening two rounds of the Rugby Championship against Argentina.

All Blacks flanker Dalton Papalii has committed his long-term future with New Zealand Rugby and Auckland Blues after signing a new deal deal until the end of 2027 Rugby World Cup.

All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara will be heading overseas to Japan at the end of the year after signing a three-year deal with Black Rams Tokyo.