The Rugby Championship

Argentina climb to seventh in World Rugby Rankings, All Blacks continue to remain third

Argentina have climbed to the seventh position in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of the Rugby Championship.
17 July 2023

Grant Williams happy to find his way in Springboks squad

South Africa scrumhalf Grant Williams is pleased to contribute as he looks to cement his place in the Rugby World Cup squad.
16 July 2023

Michael Cheika wants Argentina to improve further despite win over Wallabies

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has urged his side to improve further despite a thrilling win over the Wallabies in the second round of the Rugby Championship in Sydney.
16 July 2023

Match Centre: Rugby Championship: Australia 31-34 Argentina

Juan Martin Gonzalez scored the decisive try in the closing stage as Argentina edged out Australia 34-31 in the second round of the Rugby Championship in Sydney.
15 July 2023

Match Centre: Rugby Championship: New Zealand 35-20 South Africa

New Zealand maintained their perfect start in the ongoing Rugby Championship as they defeated World Champions South Africa 35-20 in the second round in Auckland.
15 July 2023

Ollie Hoskins Exclusive: 'I don't think I have cried that much in a long time'

In-depth interview: Following the collapse of London Irish, the 30-year-old discusses his move to Saracens, how much the Exiles still mean to him and the prop also offers his thoughts on Australia and The Rugby Championship.
14 July 2023

Eben Etzebeth decides to play for South Africa against All Blacks

South Africa have confirmed that captain Eben Etzebeth will be available to lead the team in the second round of Rugby Championship game against New Zealand despite the recent death of his father.
14 July 2023

Richie Mo'unga returns at fly-half for New Zealand against South Africa

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named Richie Mo'unga at fly-half for the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played in Auckland.
13 July 2023

Eben Etzebeth to lead South Africa in clash against All Blacks

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 10 changes to the starting line up for the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand to be played in Auckland on Saturday.
11 July 2023

Lucio Sordoni to start for Argentina against All Blacks

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named prop Lucio Sordoni in the line up for the game against New Zealand in Mendoza.
7 July 2023

Rugby Championship Preview: How will Eddie Jones' Australia fare against their southern hemisphere rivals?

The Wallabies open their Rugby Championship campaign against world champions South Africa with New Zealand travelling to Argentina.
7 July 2023

Damian McKenzie to start at fly-half for New Zealand

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named Damian McKenzie at fly-half for the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina.
7 July 2023

Tom Hooper to make Australia debut in Rugby Championship opener against South Africa

Australia coach Eddie Jones has named four debutants in the matchday squad for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa to be played in Pretoria on Saturday.
6 July 2023

South Africa make late change for game against Australia

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made a late forced change for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia.
5 July 2023

SANZAAR and Six Nations announce plans for new global tournament

SANZAAR and Six Nations Rugby have jointly confirmed the plans for a new global tournament from 2026.
1 July 2023

Rugby Championship will be a great preparation to World Cup - Ian Foster

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster wants his side to be ruthless in their preparations leading to the Rugby World Cup tournament in France.
29 June 2023

South Africa not worried about pressure of expectation - Bongi Mbonambi

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi said the team will not be weighed down by the expectations as they look to defend the Rugby World Cup this year.
28 June 2023

New Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown handed three-game ban

All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown will miss the start of the Rugby Championship tournament following a three-week suspension.
27 June 2023

New Zealand include five debutants in Rugby Championship squad

Australia head coach Ian Foster has included five debutants in the 36-man squad named for the Rugby Championship.
18 June 2023

South Africa recall Elton Jantjies in Rugby Championship training squad

South Africa have recalled flyhalf Elton Jantjies in the Rugby Championship training squad as an injury cover.
16 June 2023