The Rugby Championship

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has made just one change for the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa scheduled to be played at Mendoza on Saturday.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has made four changes for the upcoming Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand scheduled to be played at Eden Park on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has drafted Hurricanes' Jordie Barrett into the starting line-up for the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Eden Park on Saturday.

Australia boss Michael Cheika believes he is still the best option to coach the Wallabies into the 2019 World Cup in Japan despite the calls of his sacking has taken a rise following another defeat to New Zealand in the Rugby Championship opener in Sydney.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted that he was surprised by the quality of performance produced by lock Eben Etzebeth on his comeback game against Argentina last weekend.

South Africa have confirmed a 28-man squad for their upcoming Rugby Championship clash against Argentina to be played in Mendoza next weekend.

?New Zealand will be without the services of centre Ryan Crotty and wing Rieko Ioane for the second round of the Rugby Championship to be played against Australia in Auckland next weekend.

Australia full-back Israel Folau will miss the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand at Eden Park following an injury.

An incredible second-half performance saw South Africa come from behind to open their Rugby Championship campaign with a 34-21 win over Argentina at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.

Gloucester’s Jaco Kriel admits this year’s Rugby Championship will provide a stern test for South Africa.

New Zealand came up with a strong second-half performance as they kick-started their Rugby Championship title defence with a 13-38 win over trans-Tasman rivals Australia at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Saturday.

Australia have been dealt another injury blow ahead of the Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand scheduled on Saturday in Sydney with replacement prop Taniela Tupou ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has recalled prop Juan Figallo for the upcoming Rugby Championship clash against South Africa scheduled in Durban on Saturday.

South Africa will be boosted by the return of forwards Eben Etzebeth, Malcolm Marx and Warren Whiteley in their line-up for the Rugby Championship opening clash against Argentina.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has named Waratahs prop Tom Robertson in the starting line-up for the Rugby Championship opening game against World Champions New Zealand scheduled to be played in Sydney on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has left out Crusaders fly-half Richie Mo'unga for the Rugby Championship opening clash against Australia set to be played in Sydney on Saturday.

Australia fullback Israel Folau insisted that he will not change his approach of being aggressive during the upcoming Rugby Championship opening game against New Zealand in Sydney on Saturday.

Hurricanes loose forward Vaea Fifita said he was surprised by the reason given by All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen on his omission from the Rugby Championship squad.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus is set to include Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth in the line-up for the upcoming Rugby Championship opening clash against Argentina to be played in Durban on Saturday.

Australia international Will Genia believes winning the Bledisloe Cup against All Blacks will be a greater recognition than even lifting the World Cup.