Rugby Championship

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

Springboks set to stay in Rugby Championship

Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel has insisted that there are no plans to add South Africa to the tournament, as the Springboks remain committed to the Rugby Championship.

Siya Kolisi (captain), Ox Nche, Mbongeni Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane of South Africa sing national anthem before the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Watch: Bok ‘transformation’ front-row tribute

Labelled ‘transformation front-rowers’ by a Kiwi journalist last week, this video highlights the quality of Bok heavies Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane.

Watch: Steyn’s greatest Bok moments

Following Morne Steyn’s retirement from Test rugby, SARugbymag.co.za looks at his finest moments in a Springbok jersey.

SnymanLimerick , Ireland - 2 October 2021; RG Snyman of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick.

Snyman: It’s been a year of injury, flames, death and heartbreak

Injured Springbok lock RG Snyman has opened up about one of the most difficult years of his life, on and off the field.

Bulls want Steyn to stay despite looming Test retirement

Jake White and the Vodacom Bulls are set to offer Morne Steyn a contract extension despite the veteran Springbok flyhalf contemplating retiring from the game.

All Black forced to retire with immediate effect

All Black flank Liam Squire has announced his retirement from rugby due to the effects of a recurring knee injury.

epa09501260 South African players look on as T J Perenara leads the All Black Haka during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021.

Five things we learned from the Rugby Championship

New Zealand won a pulsating southern hemisphere Rugby Championship this year, with Argentina picking up the wooden spoon. Here are five things we learnt from the Covid-hit six-round tournament.

Watch: Owens sympathises with De Allende over penalty

Former Test referee Nigel Owens says the decision to penalise Damian de Allende for a deliberate knock-down in last Saturday’s match against New Zealand was harsh.

Four Boks in Rugby Champs team of the tournament

Four Springboks have cracked the nod for the official Rugby Championship team of the tournament, selected by World Rugby.

Watch: Mental health in rugby during pandemic

Clinical psychologist Professor Kobus du Plooy provides insight into how Covid-19 has impacted sports athletes and the mental challenges the Springboks face while operating within a bio-bubble.