Rugby Championship

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

Spencer backs Foster to lead All Blacks fight

Carlos Spencer has backed under-pressure head coach Ian Foster as the former All Blacks star prepares to return to the boxing ring.

OITA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 19: Rory Arnold of Australia reacts on the bench during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Oita, Japan.

Towering lock adds firepower to Wallabies in Rugby Champs

Experienced lock Rory Arnold and uncapped back Jock Campbell were notable call-ups on Thursday to an injury-hit Australia squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina, who are coached by former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika.

Evan Roos tackled by Brian Deeny and Rhys Ruddock

URC chief marching to align Rugby Championship, Six Nations

As the inaugural season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship concluded with the grand final in Cape Town on Saturday, tournament chief executive Martin Anayi has promised more strength-vs-strength fixtures next season.

Rugby Championship abandons home and away format

The Rugby Championship organisers have wound the clock back and adopted a mini-tour format for at least the next three years saying it will restore “rugby’s traditional touring values”.

Cooper to swoop in to stun Boks?

Another injury setback for Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor puts Quade Cooper in the picture to once again face the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Mandatory Credit: Photo by TOM SANDBERG/PPAUK/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12609483cl) Siya Kolisi, Captain of South Africa leads his side in the national anthem during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK England v South Africa, Autumn Nations, Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 20 Nov 2021

Kiwi scribe: Boks have ‘golden chance’ in 2022

New Zealand-based rugby writer Ben Smith says the Boks have “a golden opportunity” in 2022 to finally live up to their status at the world’s No 1-ranked team.

Sharks help Boks plan to beat Wallabies

A trip by Jacques Nienaber to Sale Sharks in England has unearthed a “nugget” for how the Springboks can beat the Wallabies.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Quade Cooper of the Wallabies kicks during the Rugby Championship match between the South Africa Springboks and the Australian Wallabies at Cbus Super Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Cooper to return to haunt the Boks?

An injury suffered by Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor could put his Test season under threat, which would open the door for Quade Cooper to once again face the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

Jean: ‘Dangerous’ for Boks to exit Rugby Championship

Jean de Villiers and Jim Hamilton think it’s inevitable the Springboks will join the Six Nations, but raise concerns over the impact the move could have on the Test calendar and future British & Irish Lions tours. DYLAN JACK reports.

‘All Blacks can run over Boks with Caleb Clarke’

Selectors re-calling “battering ram” Caleb Clarke will help the All Blacks reestablish their dominance over the Springboks in the Rugby Championship in 2022.