Rugby Championship

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

Montoya in, Creevy out for Los Pumas

Coach Felipe Contepomi has made three changes to the Argentina starting XV to face New Zealand on Saturday in Auckland, including the return of skipper Julian Montoya.

Louw locked in for ‘sharp’ Wallabies

Springbok No 8 Elrigh Louw says the world champions are raring to go in anticipation of a massive onslaught from Australia on Saturday following last week’s big win in Brisbane.

Rampant All Blacks lash Los Pumas

Will Jordan notched a brace of tries while Damian McKenzie scored 17 points as New Zealand returned to winning ways in style against Argentina in Auckland on Saturday.

Big guns back for ‘combative’ Wallabies

Marika Koroibete and Angus Bell return, while Seru Uru and Max Jorgensen are in line to make their Test debuts for Australia against the Springboks in Perth on Saturday.

Cane recalled for rejigged All Blacks

New Zealand have made four changes to the starting XV to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, with former captain Sam Cane included on the bench.

Jake: Wallabies headed for disaster

Jake White says the Wallabies are careening towards a cliff and Australian rugby urgently needs to change course before they host the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Nic White of the Wallabies reacts during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

White, Koroibete set to tackle Boks

The Wallabies are set to get a double-dose of experience with the return of Nic White and Marika Koroibete to the starting lineup for the clash with the Springboks in Perth on Saturday.

Rassie: Boks not disrespecting Australia

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are giving Australia their full respect and expect a tough game in Perth despite making 10 changes to the team that won in Brisbane.

Rassie: This is the time to test depth

Rassie Erasmus said the decision to overhaul the Springbok lineup to face Australia on Saturday is in line with building momentum as well as trying to expand the squad.

Moerat leads Boks in Perth

Salmaan Moerat will captain an overhauled Bok team that includes starting debuts for Morne van den Berg and Ruan Nortje in the clash against the Wallabies in Perth.