Rugby Championship

Halfback boost for Boks

The Springboks received a timely boost as the team assembled in Pretoria on Wednesday to prepare for the decisive Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Ellis Park.

Vilified Willie’s Bok value revealed

A key stat has shown why Willie le Roux is invaluable for the Springboks, amid calls for the veteran fullback to be dropped after the defeat to the All Blacks on Saturday.

Boks upbeat for Los Pumas clash

Grant Williams said the Springboks would take positives from their Rugby Championship loss in New Zealand as they look to bounce back against Argentina at Ellis Park.

Argentina's Juan Martín González (5R) celebrates his try with teammates during the Rugby Championship match between Argentina and Australia at Commbank Stadium in Sydney on July 15, 2023.

Cheika keeps cool after ‘landmark’ Pumas win

Michael Cheika was buoyed by a “landmark” upset of his home nation Australia, but the abrasive Argentina coach sees more hard yards leading up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Eddie Jones in the huddle with the Wallabies

Eddie: Wallabies are a ‘broken down Datsun’

Eddie Jones compared the Wallabies to an old car that keeps breaking down after Argentina handed Australia a second successive defeat on Saturday.

Rassie defends referee Raynal

While referee Mathieu Raynal got a thumbs-down from fans after South Africa went down in Auckland, Rassie Erasmus said the Boks were the masters of their own demise.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa makes a run during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images)

Kolbe stars as Boks bested

SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Cheslin Kolbe the standout Springbok on Saturday after a try-scoring performance in the loss to the All Blacks in Auckland.

Kwagga Smith takes on Braydon Ennor of the All Blacks in Auckland

‘Bewildered’ Boks lacked smarts

The Springboks showed no appetite for a contest in a humiliating opening quarter of their loss to the All Blacks on Saturday, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Highlights: Pumas ambush Australia

Argentina came back with a try at the death to clinch a dramatic Rugby Championship victory against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Los Pumas edge Wallabies in Oz thriller

A last-gasp Juan Martin Gonzalez try snatched victory for Argentina in a thrilling Rugby Championship clash against Australia at CommBank Stadium in Sydney on Saturday.