Rugby Championship

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

Springboks ‘lucky to have’ Elton

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber were both delighted to welcome Elton Jantjies back into the Springbok fold, despite the flyhalf’s controversial 2022 season.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Wallabies coach Eddie Jones looks on during an Australia Wallabies training camp at Sanctuary Cove on April 17, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Eddie: Wallabies need to win Rugby Championship

Eddie Jones says the Wallabies will “go hell for leather” in the Rugby Championship to build excitement for their World Cup campaign.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 16: Sam Cane of the All Blacks leads the haka during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Sky Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Cane to captain All Blacks

Sam Cane has retained the captaincy in the All Blacks squad announced on Sunday for the Rugby Championship, which features five uncapped players.

(12521484c) Munster vs DHL Stormers. Munster's Jean Kleyn arrives at Thomond Park United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 02 Oct 2021

Kleyn cleared for Bok debut

Former Ireland lock Jean Kleyn is set to make his Springbok debut in the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Pretoria.

epa10119226 South Africa's Handre Pollard (L) and Damian Willemse (R) celebrate a try during the 2022 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand held at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, 13 August 2022.

Pollard at 12 for Boks?

The Springboks are considering fielding Handre Pollard at inside centre as part of their preparation for the World Cup.

Nienaber delighted as Boks assemble

Jacques Nienaber was happy that the Springboks had ticked the necessary boxes in the first few days of their three-week training camp in Pretoria as they prepare for the Rugby Championship.

Sanzaar sorry for Rugby Champs ‘confusion’

Sanzaar were forced to apologise for chairman Hamish McLennan’s conflicting statements on changes to the Rugby Championship schedule.

(13630213ah) Italy vs South Africa. South Africa's Manie Libbok kicks a conversion 2022 Autumn Nations Series, Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa - 19 Nov 2022

Manie to get Bok No 10 shot?

Manie Libbok is in the running to make his first Test start in the Rugby Championship opener against Australia after the Springboks revealed injury concerns around Handre Pollard and Damian Willemse.

RG Snyman, Ox Nche and Jean Kleyn after a URC clash

Nienaber springs Bok surprises

SA-born Ireland international Jean Kleyn is one of a host of overseas-based players called up by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber in preparation for the Rugby Championship.

Ian Foster with Scott Barrett, David Havili, Richie Mo'unga and Sam Whitelock

Injury shadows Havili’s World Cup hopes

All Blacks and Crusaders utility back David Havili has been sidelined with an injury that puts him in a race against time to prove his fitness and form in time for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The 28-year-old limped off in the Crusaders’ 42-18 home win over the Waratahs on Saturday and has been ruled out of the remaining rounds… Read more →