The Rugby Championship

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

South Africa have reclaimed their number one position in the World Rugby Rankings following their recent 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.

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.

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.

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.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has recalled Sean McMahon and Greg Holmes in the matchday squad for the final round game against Argentina Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made changes to the line up for the sixth and final round of the Rugby Championship game against South Africa to be played on Saturday.

SANZAAR has confirmed that six players from Argentina and two staff members have been expelled from the Rugby Championship following a breach in health orders.

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said the Springboks will be open to criticism following their narrow defeat to New Zealand in the fifth round of the Rugby Championship.