Rugby Championship

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

All Blacks vs Boks: The duels that matter

The All Blacks and Springboks resume their fierce rivalry in the Rugby Championship in Wellington on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH looks at some of the battles that could be key to winning the war.

Closer look: Du Toit’s turn of pace

Has Springbok forward Pieter-Steph du Toit added an extra yard of pace to his already considerable all-round attributes? CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look.

Bok progress is cause for encouragement

Less than two years since copping a 57-0 drubbing at the hands of the All Blacks in New Zealand, the Boks will head into battle against their arch-rivals with confidence at an all-time high. That’s some progress, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks celebrate with Gwijo squad

Look back on the moment several Boks, including captain Siya Kolisi, celebrate with ever-popular supporters group the Gwijo squad after last Saturday’s win over the Wallabies.

Kwagga: I can’t describe my excitement

Kwagga Smith says he can’t wait to return to Test rugby when the Springboks clash with the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.

Throwback Thursday: Boks’ Wellington win

Ahead of Saturday’s rematch in Wellington, look back at how the Springboks overturned a 12-point deficit to clinch a historic victory over the All Blacks last year.

‘Barrett, Mo’unga are world class’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says it was the ‘right time’ to start both Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga in the same backline.

Venter: Boks may be seen as favourites

Former Springbok Brendan Venter believes this weekend’s match between the All Blacks and Boks in Wellington could be vital for confidence ahead of the World Cup.

Flashback: How the 2018 Boks triumphed in Wellington

Ahead of the much-anticipated clash between the All Blacks and Springboks on Saturday, JOHN GOLIATH looks back at the defining moments from that epic 2018 Rugby Championship fixture between the two teams in Wellington.