Rugby Championship

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

Boks to go to ‘dark places’ with Pumas

Veteran prop Trevor Nyakane says the Springboks are relishing an even tougher battle up front against Argentina in Johannesburg on Saturday.

South Africa's Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber conducts a press conference at the Southern Sun Hotel in Pretoria on June 14, 2023 ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship in July, 2023.

Nienaber ready for ’emotional’ Ellis Park farewell

Jacques Nienaber has admitted that he will be feeling the emotions when the stoic coach guides the Springboks against Argentina at Ellis Park in what will be his last home Test.

Watch: Full Marx for picking Malcolm

Keo and Zels are excited about the dynamic Springbok lineup picked to take on the Pumas at Ellis Park.

Australia's fly-half Carter Gordon (R) is tackled by South Africa's back row Evan Roos during the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Eddie backing rookie against All Blacks

Eddie Jones will drop Quade Cooper as part of a reported brave call to field a youthful Wallabies side in the Rugby Championship finale against the All Blacks in Melbourne.

Duane Vermeulen of South Africa goes intom tackle with Michael Hooper of Australia during the 2023 Rugby Championship between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 08 July 2023

Nienaber: That’s the Duane I know!

Jacques Nienaber has been left delighted with Duane Vermeulen’s return to form as the veteran No 8 prepares to captain the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday.

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Grant Williams: I’m ready!

After a two-year wait for his first Test start, Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams says he feels prepared to make the most of his opportunity against Argentina on Saturday.

Stat Attack: Boks show Pumas horns

A couple of Springbok records are set to tumble when the world champions square up against Argentina on Saturday, as the South Africans look to extend their winning streak over the Pumas in Johannesburg.

Nienaber: Boks will get back on track

Head coach Jacques Nienaber says a new-look Springbok team are determined to “correct the wrongs” in the Rugby Championship finale against Argentina on Saturday.

Duane leads new-look Boks

Duane Vermeulen is back as captain of a Springboks side that will see Grant Williams make his first Test start against Argentina on Saturday.

Chiefs' Anton Lienert-Brown leaves the pitch after a yellow card during the Super Rugby Pacific final match between the Chiefs and Crusaders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on June 24, 2023.

All Blacks get ‘expert’ tackler boost

All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown is ready to make an early return from a three-game suspension for a dangerous tackle when New Zealand take on Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.