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Ellis Park played host to one of the most compelling international matches of the last few years on Saturday, as New Zealand came from behind to beat South Africa, 20-27, in an enthralling contest.

New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina began their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in serious fashion this weekend as a condensed Rugby Championship got underway.

The Rugby Championship kicked off this weekend, with Australia and South Africa stealing the show thanks to their dramatic clash at Suncorp in Brisbane.

Tevita Kuridrani scored a stoppage-time try to complete a stunning comeback victory for Australia as they defeated South Africa 24-20 in their opening Rugby Championship match in Brisbane.

The Springboks saw off the challenge of the World XV this weekend, beating the select side 46-10 at Newlands in Cape Town.

Ahead of the opening weekend of the Rugby Championship, Talking Rugby Union previews Round One’s encounters.

We won’t find out until October 31st who is the best international team on the planet, but the Rugby Championship, which begins this weekend, will give us a slight indication at how well the Southern Hemisphere teams are shaping up.

The bidding battle to host Rugby World Cup 2023 is set to be between four countries - Ireland, France, Italy and South Africa.

Since its inception in 2008, the World Rugby U20 Championship, or Junior World Championship as it used to be known, has seen the trio of New Zealand, England and South Africa make up the top three teams at the tournament in four of its eight editions.

He has been enjoying a new lease of life in Ireland. He is not short of receiving criticism and as the last line of defense takes it in his stride.

From humble beginnings at Boland Cavaliers, to playing for the Sharks and the Springboks, Stefan Terblanche was dubbed the fittest man on the rugby scene.

Perhaps the greatest strength of southern hemisphere rugby is that its flagship teams come into Rugby World Cup years with settled and complimentary XVs.

As the 2015 Rugby World Cup draws ever closer Mike Stanton continues to look at some of the best young players that could feature at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. This week it is South Africa’s Sevens convert, Seabelo Senatla.

As the 2015 Rugby World Cup draws ever closer Mike Stanton continues to look at some of the best young players that could feature at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. This week it is fly halves, and a certain Springbok called Handré Pollard.

We pick out players that will be out to make a mark in this edition's Super Rugby including two number 13's who can stake a claim for Springbok selection

So all week we heard it, "Wales' best chance to beat Boksl"! Well it happened and its not like we expected more right?

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers faces a race to be fit for next year's World Cup.

The November Autumn Internationals have finished with two of the best Northern Hemisphere teams beating two of the best Southern Hemisphere teams, is this the end of Southern Hemisphere dominance?

There is plenty of rugby union for fans around the world to debate this coming weekend. Talking Rugby Union have shared several articles this week, centred on Stuart Lancaster and his England team.

The November Autumn Internationals Round 3 saw some close matches with the damp conditions keeping the scores close in most games.