Rugby Championship

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

Wallabies target Bok scrum

Forwards coach Neal Hatley believes that an “aggressive” Australia pack must be switched on against the Boks on Saturday, or risk being “murdered” in the set pieces.

Stick: Boks wary of Aussie aces

Mzwandile Stick is excited to see what a new-look Springbok side brings against the unpredictable challenge of Eddie Jones’ Wallabies on Saturday.

epa10731868 South Africa's Captain Duane Vermeulen during the South Africa's rugby team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Niggle-free Duane ready to dent Wallabies

Veteran Duane Vermeulen is recharged and ready to lead the Springboks out in the 2023 Rugby Championship opener against Australia.

epa10731863 The South Africa's rugby team to face Australia in the opening Rugby Championship fixture including new lock Jean Kleyn (2-r) pose for a photograph prior to the team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Jake: Rassie, Jacques ‘got it right’

Jake White has hailed Rassie Erasmus’ decision to get Jean Kleyn back into South African colours as the former Ireland lock prepares to make his Springbok debut against Australia.

Time for PSDT to show his class

Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit has the ideal chance against Australia to display what once made him the best rugby player in the world, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Loftus Versfeld: A Pretoria graveyard for Wallabies

So great is the desire of Australia to end a 60-year losing streak against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, head coach Eddie Jones has been discussing it since April.

D-Mack at 10, rookie wing for All Blacks

Damian McKenzie will start at flyhalf as Ian Foster named one debutant in the All Blacks run-on XV to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

LIVE: Springboks vs Wallabies

Follow the live action as South Africa host Australia in the 2023 #RugbyChampionship opener at Loftus. #RSAvAUS

New-look Wallabies to ‘rip’ into Boks

Head coach Eddie Jones and co-captain Michael Hooper have backed Australia debutants like Tom Hooper to take the fight to the Springboks on Saturday.

Libbok mans up to Wallabies

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok expects there to be a target on his back at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, but is ready for anything the Australians throw at him.