Rugby Championship

The latest news and videos from the southern hemisphere tournament involving the Springboks, All Blacks, Wallabies and Pumas

Evan Roos takes on Wales defence at Free State Stadium

Roos set for Bok recall against Pumas

Dynamic No 8 Evan Roos will reportedly get an opportunity to build on his brief Test debut despite being left out of the Springbok squad for the two-Test tour of Australia.

Gelant next up in Bok 14 jersey?

The Springboks are reportedly weighing up whether to start Warrick Gelant or keep Lukhanyo Am on the right wing for the clash against the Wallabies in Adelaide on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: South African players during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

‘Cynical’ Boks to blame for All Blacks demise

New Zealand-based rugby writer Gregor Paul says the Springboks’ “deliberate” attempts to slow the game down contributed to the All Blacks going through a poor run of form under Ian Foster.

Wallabies haul in Fisher

The highly experienced Laurie Fisher has joined the Australian national team coaching ranks in an interim assistant role for the Rugby Championship.

Marx injury worry prompted Dweba start

Concern over ‘stiffness’ in Malcolm Marx’s hips reportedly prompted the Springboks to start Joseph Dweba in the Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

Boks touch down, ready to engage Wallabies

The Springboks can’t wait to lock horns with Australia after finally arriving in Adelaide on Saturday for the start of the world champions’ away leg of the Rugby Championship.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 30: Jongi Nokwe of South Africa dives over to score his fourth try of the match despite being tackled by Timana Tahu of Australia during the 2008 Tri Nations match between the South Africa Springboks and the Australian Wallabies held at Ellis Park on August 30, 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Classic Clashes: Nokwe inspires Bok blitz

With the Springboks and Wallabies a week away from trading blows in the Rugby Championship, rewind to 2008 when Jongi Nokwe inspired South Africa to an eight-try victory at Ellis Park.

Mallett: Bomb Squad must stand down

Nick Mallett says the six-two split between replacement forwards and backs was partly to blame for the loss to the All Blacks and the Springboks need to abandon the tactic in their Test matches Down Under.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: South African players having just lost during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Boks disappointed after loss against All Blacks

Boks grounded for trip Down Under

The Springboks were forced to delay their departure to Australia for the away leg of the Rugby Championship following the cancellation of their flight to Sydney on Thursday evening.

Squidge: Nienaber mistimed Bok substitutions

In his analysis of how the All Blacks struck back to claim a victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park, Squidge Rugby said that Jacques Nienaber needs to be more conscious of when to make substitutions.