Rugby Championship

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

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?

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 14: Ardie Savea of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 14, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

All Blacks’ resolve to be tested against Wallabies

Newly named All Blacks captain Ardie Savea believes his side has the mental resolve to push past its “challenging” preparation for the Bledisloe Cup finale.

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.

Wallabies call on Kerevi, Rodda for first time since World Cup

Explosive centre Samu Kerevi and big lock Izack Rodda will pull on a Wallabies jersey for the first time since the 2019 World Cup Sunday as coach Dave Rennie employs new weapons to tackle the All Blacks.

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 →

Whitelock, Smith, Mo’unga: Who the All Blacks will miss most

The All Blacks will square up against the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday without Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith and Richie Mo’unga – one of the three has New Zealand pundits sweating profusely.

Damian Willemse of South Africa challenged by Giorgi Kveseladze (l) and Merab Sharikadze of Georgia during the 2021 International Test Match Rugby Series between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 02 July 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Willemse’s utility ability adding value at the Boks

Rather than shying away from his value as a utility player, the Springbok coaches are getting the best out of Damian Willemse, writes DYLAN JACK.

South Africa A Lions Springboks PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Jasper Wiese of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Vermeulen delighted with understudy Wiese

Springbok veteran Duane Vermeulen has shared his pride in how Jasper Wiese stepped up in his injury-enforced absence during the Lions series and Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina. DYLAN JACK reports.

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.