The Rugby Championship

Duane Vermeulen and Faf de Klerk return for South Africa for clash against Australia

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made seven changes to the starting line-up as they face Australia in the third round of the Rugby Championship to be played at Cbus Super Stadium on Sunday.
8 September 2021

Jordie Barrett escapes sanction after red card decision overturned

New Zealand fullback Jordie Barrett will be available for the remainder of the Rugby Championship tournament after his red-card sanction was dismissed.
8 September 2021

'We believe we do have a defence' - Scott McLeod on Jordie Barrett's red-card

New Zealand defence coach Scott McLeod said fullback Jordie Barrett has complete backing of the team management following his red-card incident in the second round of the Rugby Championship against Australia in Perth.
6 September 2021

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster backs rule to replace red-carded players

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has come in support of the new rule following Jordie Barrett's red-card incident in the recently concluded Rugby Championship game against Australia in Perth on Sunday.
5 September 2021

New Zealand beat Australia 38-21 despite Jordie Barrett's red card

New Zealand continued their dominance over Australia as they registered a 38-21 win in the second round of the Rugby Championship in Perth despite a red card to Jordie Barrett.
5 September 2021

Barrett brothers to be part of All Blacks starting line-up for Perth game

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named all three Barrett brothers in the starting line-up for the third and final Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Perth on Sunday.
3 September 2021

Samu Kerevi returns to Australia line-up for second round of Rugby Championship game against All Blacks

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has recalled Samu Kerevi to the starting line-up for the second round of the Rugby Championship to be played in Perth on Sunday.
3 September 2021

Quade Cooper lauds New Zealand's strength in depth ahead of Perth clash

Australia fly-half Quade Cooper lauded New Zealand for their bench strength ahead of the second round clash in the Rugby Championship between the two sides on 5th September.
2 September 2021

Duane Vermeulen excited to return for Springboks duty after missing out on series win against Lions

South Africa international Duane Vermeulen is excited about his return to national duty for the remainder of the Rugby Championship tournament that will be played in Queensland.
2 September 2021

False Covid-19 positive reported in Springboks camp

South Africa have survived a Covid-19 scare following their landing in Queensland for the remainder of the Rugby Championship as a staff member returned false positive.
30 August 2021

Dave Rennie hints at changes for the third Bledisloe Cup game in Perth

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has hinted at changes in the matchday squad as they look to lock horns with the All Blacks in the second round of the Rugby Championship scheduled to be played in Perth.
30 August 2021

Dave Rennie heaps praise on Quade Cooper

Australia head coach Dave Rennie had high praises for veteran fly-half Quade Cooper as he aims to make a return to the matchday squad for the third and final Bledisloe Cup game against New Zealand in Perth.
28 August 2021

South Africa, Argentina land in Brisbane for remainder of Rugby Championship

South Africa and Argentina have made a landing in Brisbane on Friday for the remainder of the Rugby Championship tournament.
28 August 2021

Ardie Savea named New Zealand's game ahead of Perth game against Australia

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named Ardie Savea the captain ahead of the third Bledisloe Cup game against Australia in Perth on 5th September.
28 August 2021

Hunter Paisami and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto ruled out of Australia's Bledisloe Cup game in Perth

Australia centre Hunter Paisami and lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will be missing the third and final Bledisloe Cup match against New Zealand scheduled to be played in Perth on 5th September.
27 August 2021

Whitelock, Smith, Mo'unga to miss to miss New Zealand's Perth game against Australia

New Zealand's experienced trio Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith and Richie Mo´unga will miss the third and final Bledisloe Cup test against Australia to be played in Perth on 5th September.
26 August 2021

Third Bledisloe cup game between Australia and New Zealand confirmed

The third and final Bledisloe cup match between Australia and New Zealand has been confirmed to be played at Optus Stadium in Perth.
26 August 2021

Contract extension gives confidence - All Blacks coach Ian Foster

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster feels signing a contract extension with New Zealand Rugby provides him more confidence as they look to build towards the 2023 World Cup.
25 August 2021

Scott Hamilton Interview: All Blacks v South Africa "is the game the rugby world are waiting for"

Whilst there are question marks over whether The Rugby Championship will be completed in its entirety, the hope is we'll still get to see one of the most anticipated international fixtures of the year.
25 August 2021

Jacques Nienaber pleased over confirmation of Rugby Championship schedule

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber is looking forward for the remainder of the Rugby Championship competition that will now be played in Australia.
24 August 2021