Rugby Championship

Wallabies ‘didn’t deal with the pressure’

Co-captain James Slipper said ill-discipline from Australia against the relentless Springboks was what ultimately cost the Wallabies in a heavy loss on Saturday.

Arendse red-hot as Boks roast Wallabies

Kurt-Lee Arendse continued his remarkable scoring record by grabbing three tries as the Springboks put Australia to the sword in the 2023 Rugby Championship opener in Pretoria on Saturday.

Wallabies target Bok scrum

Forwards coach Neal Hatley believes that an “aggressive” Australia pack must be switched on against the Boks on Saturday, or risk being “murdered” in the set pieces.

Stick: Boks wary of Aussie aces

Mzwandile Stick is excited to see what a new-look Springbok side brings against the unpredictable challenge of Eddie Jones’ Wallabies on Saturday.

Springbok Quiz: At war with the Wallabies

The Springboks kickstart their Test season with a Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies, but how well do you know the history of the rivalry between the teams? Tackle this quiz to find out!

epa10731868 South Africa's Captain Duane Vermeulen during the South Africa's rugby team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Niggle-free Duane ready to dent Wallabies

Veteran Duane Vermeulen is recharged and ready to lead the Springboks out in the 2023 Rugby Championship opener against Australia.

Test picks: Boks off to winning start!

The SARugbymag.co.za team is backing the Boks to open their Rugby Championship campaign with a win against the Wallabies at Loftus on Saturday

D-Mack at 10, rookie wing for All Blacks

Damian McKenzie will start at flyhalf as Ian Foster named one debutant in the All Blacks run-on XV to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.