NZ open to co-host Rugby Champs but SA, Aus not on board
New Zealand are looking to co-host this year’s Rugby Championship with a southern-hemisphere partner, but South Africa and Australia are not in agreement.
Australia wants to host ‘mini World Cup’
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan would like Australia to host a ‘mini World Cup’ in July.
Ledesma: ‘We couldn’t climb Everest again’
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has lamented his side’s 38-0 Tri-Nations defeat to the All Blacks in Newcastle on Saturday.
Sanchez: We said today is the day
Flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez says there was an unprecedented sense of belief in the Argentina squad that they could beat the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.
Foster: We got rattled again
Coach Ian Foster says the All Blacks are hurting greatly after their shock 25-15 defeat by Argentina in Sydney on Saturday.
Jake: SA rugby getting best of both worlds
Jake White has highlighted the benefits of the top franchises playing in the northern hemisphere, while retaining the opportunity for the Boks to still annually face the All Blacks.
SA Rugby welcomes Rugby Championship changes
SA Rugby has welcomed Sanzaar’s announcement confirming a restructured Rugby Championship, but have hinted ‘possible international expansion is on the cards’.
Watch: Aussies, Kiwis respect Boks’ withdrawal from Rugby Champs
Hear the thoughts of former Wallabies Drew Mitchell and Stephen Hoiles, as well as Kiwis James Parsons and Bryn Hall, regarding the Springboks’ decision to not participate in this year’s Rugby Championship.
Money Man betting on no Boks in Rugby Champs
The Money Man sat down with Mark and Ollie Keohane to discuss why the Boks will not participate in this year’s Rugby Championship and why that decision will be the best thing for Springbok rugby.
Boks’ Rugby Champs fate to be revealed on Friday
SA Rugby says media speculation about the Springboks’ participation in the Rugby Championship had been noted, but that no official announcement will be made until Friday.
