Rugby Championship

‘Soft’ Wallabies next up for Boks

Wallabies scrumhalf Tate McDermott has given a damning assessment of his side’s performance and form ahead of their Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks in Gold Coast on Sunday.

SBW ‘baffled’ by Cooper’s Wallabies omission

Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams says the struggling Wallabies would benefit from Quade Cooper’s playmaking talents in the wake of an ugly Bledisloe Cup clean sweep.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Damian McKenzie of the All Blacks runs for a try during the Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks, part of The Rugby Championship, at Optus Stadium on September 05, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Highlights: All Blacks sweep Bledisloe Series against Wallabies

New Zealand were ruthless on attack against a lacklustre Australian side in their Rugby Championship clash in Perth on Sunday.

All Blacks take down Wallabies… again!

The All Blacks scored six tries to thump the Wallabies 38-21 in Perth on Sunday despite conceding a red card in the Rugby Championship clash.

POLL: Was Jordie Barrett red card the right call?

All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett was red-carded after his boot made contact with the head of Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete while fielding a high ball. Did Australian referee Damon Murphy make the right call?

Willemse: ‘Chilled’ Frans Steyn sharing tips, tricks

Damian Willemse has lauded Frans Steyn’s leadership qualities, saying the 34-year-old willingly shares his knowledge and experiences with the youngsters in the Bok squad.

Fourie: Springboks’ way is inspiring

Jaque Fourie has fired back at criticism of South Africa’s style of play which the legendary Springbok centre says is based on wrong perceptions.

All Blacks go all-Barrett against Wallabies

Brothers Beauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett have been named to start for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday. There are six changes to the team that clinched the three-game Bledisloe Cup in Auckland last month with a 57-22 victory against Australia. New Zealand have prepared for the match without a trio… Read more →

Boks without two key players for Rugby Champs

The Springboks have confirmed that prop Thomas du Toit and lock RG Snyman will not be available for selection for the remainder of the Rugby Championship in Australia.

South Africa and Argentina on their way to Australia

False positive in Bok camp as Covid-19 scare avoided

A false positive Covid-19 test in the Springbok camp reportedly nearly caused chaos in the Rugby Championship and would have severely disrupted match preparations.