Rugby Championship

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

Nigel Owens Fassi lucky not to get yellow

Nigel: Fassi lucky not to get yellow

Former Test referee Nigel Owens believes Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi was fortunate to escape a yellow card against the Wallabies in Cape Town.

All Blacks huddle 23 Aug 2025 Marcelo Endelli Getty Imges

Jake: All Blacks aura has disappeared

Jake White says it’s “make or break” for New Zealand rugby and that the All Blacks should be worried going into their colossal clash with the Springboks at Eden Park.

Keo & Zels: Pick your Bok team, asap!

Join the boys in the conversation about the best Bok 23 to beat the All Blacks at Eden Park.

Corey Toole Aphelele Fassi 23 August 2025 Grant Pitcher Gallo Images

Mallett: Fassi, Moodie must sharpen up

Nick Mallett says Aphelele Fassi and Canan Moodie were “shown up” during the Springboks’ win against the Wallabies in Cape Town.

Samu back in gold after French stint

Wallabies bruiser Pete Samu and influential prop Allan Alaalatoa are among the big inclusions in the 36-man squad for their Rugby Championship clashes against Argentina.

Boks land in Auckland ready to storm Eden Park

Rassie Erasmus says his squad is in high spirits after touching down in New Zealand ahead of two blockbuster Tests against their greatest rivals.

Marius Joubert scores against the All Blacks at Ellis Park in 2004

10 of the best Bok wins against All Blacks

Ahead of the Eden Park blockbuster on 6 September, SARugbymag.co.za relives 10 unforgettable Springbok victories over the All Blacks since readmission.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Faf de Klerk of South Africa during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Fourie: I would have picked Faf

Springbok great Fourie du Preez says Rassie Erasmus missed a trick by leaving Faf de Klerk out of the touring squad for the crunch Tests in New Zealand.

Skelton out of TRC

The Wallabies’ hopes of ending a decade-long Rugby Championship drought have suffered a major setback.

Pollard crowned Bok MVP in Cape Town win

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard was voted SA Rugby magazine’s MVP after steering South Africa to a 30-22 victory over the Wallabies at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.