The Rugby Championship

Rassie Erasmus to resume 'water boy' duties against Argentina confirms South Africa coach

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is set to continue his pitch-side 'water boy' role for the second round of the Rugby Championship game against Argentina to be played in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
18 August 2021

Second round Rugby Championship game between New Zealand and Australia in doubt

The third Bledisloe Cup Test between New Zealand and Australia scheduled to be played in Perth on 28th August is in doubt following the new restrictions imposed by the Western Australian government.
18 August 2021

South Africa make 11 changes for second round clash against Argentina

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 11 changes for the starting line-up for the second round of the Rugby Championship to be played at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
17 August 2021

Removing 'Giteau law' will benefit Australia - Matt Giteau

Former Wallabies international Matt Giteau has urged Rugby Australia make changes to their selection policy for overseas bound players.
17 August 2021

Marco van Staden ruled out of South Africa's clash against Argentina

South Africa flanker Marco van Staden will miss the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
17 August 2021

Jean-Luc du Preez joins South Africa's Rugby Championship squad

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has added Jean-Luc du Preez in the squad ahead of the second round of the Rugby Championship against Argentina to be played at Port Elizabeth.
16 August 2021

Rugby Australia to review 'Giteau Law'

Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos said the board will be looking to review the "Giteau Law" following their back to back defeats against New Zealand at Eden Park.
15 August 2021

'We were in control against Argentina' - Siya Kolisi

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi had high praises for the Springboks as they kick-started their Rugby Championship campaign with a 32-12 win over Argentina in Port Elizabeth.
15 August 2021

New Zealand played 'exceptional rugby' - Michael Cheika

Former Australia head coach Michael Cheika had high praises for New Zealand as they went on to claim the Bledisloe Cup for the 19th consecutive year.
15 August 2021

South Africa kick-start Rugby Championship with 32-12 win over Argentina

South Africa came up with a clinical performance as they defeated Argentina 32-12 in the opening round of the Rugby Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
14 August 2021

New Zealand retain Bledisloe Cup for 19th consecutive year

New Zealand ran an eight try riot as they went on to defeat Australia 57-22 in the Rugby Championship opener at Eden Park on Saturday.
14 August 2021

Australia unfazed by New Zealand's Eden Park dominance says Michael Hooper

Australia captain Michael Hooper said they are not intimidated by New Zealand's dominance at Eden Park as the two teams face each other on Saturday in the Rugby Championship opener.
13 August 2021

Argentina name matchday squad for South Africa clash

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has unveiled the matchday squad for the Rugby Championship opening game against South Africa to be played in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
13 August 2021

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber wary of Argentina challenge

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has urged his side to be wary of Argentina as the two teams lock horns with each other for the Rugby Championship opener in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
12 August 2021

Will Jordan named in New Zealand's starting line up against Australia

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made one change to the starting line up for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia to be played at Eden Park on Saturday.
12 August 2021

Marika Koroibete returns to Australia line up for Rugby Championship opener

Australia winger Marika Koroibete has returned to the starting line-up for the must-win Bledisloe Cup game against New Zealand to be played at Eden Park on Saturday.
12 August 2021

Australian hooker Jordan Uelese believes pressure is on New Zealand ahead of Rugby Championship opener

Australia hooker Jordan Uelese feels New Zealand's dominating record at Eden Park will add to their pressure ahead of the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.
11 August 2021

Dalton Papalii urges New Zealand to keep a check on penalty counts

New Zealand flanker Dalton Papali'i wants the All Blacks to reduce their penalty counts as they look to seal the Bledisloe Cup when they face Australia at Eden Park on Saturday.
11 August 2021

Pieter-Steph du Toit to spend time on sidelines after undergoing shoulder surgery

South Africa lock Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to spend considerable amount of time on the sidelines after undergoing a surgery on his injured shoulder.
10 August 2021

South Africa ring the changes for Rugby Championship opener against Argentina

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 10 changes to the starting line up for the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina to be played at Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
10 August 2021