Springboks claim title on Etzebeth's special day Full-back Aphelele Fassi and flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit scored two tries each as dominant South Africa claimed the 2024 Rugby Championship with a comprehensive 48-7 … Rugby • 28 Sep 24
Clarke doubles up as New Zealand reel in Wallabies Winger Caleb Clarke scored two tries as New Zealand beat the Wallabies 33-13 on Saturday to round out the Rugby Championship with a third win … Rugby • 28 Sep 24
Cane able to sign off on century; Schmidt rotates Sam Cane was named at openside flanker for his 100th test and he will become the 13th All Black to pass the milestone in his … Rugby • 26 Sep 24
Etzebeth set for Springbok record in reaching 128 caps Lock Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped South African international of all time in the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in Nelspruit … Rugby • 27 Sep 24
Close encounters of URC kind as opening round delivers As opening weekends go, the BKT United Rugby Championship organisers couldn't have wished for much more. Rugby • 23 Sep 24
Springboks expect the unexpected against Argentina Unbeaten South Africa go in search of a fifth Rugby Championship crown when they clash with Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday but their … Rugby • 19 Sep 24
No Kolisi for Springboks; Erasmus looks to wider squad Livewire wing Kurt-Lee Arendse returns to the South Africa starting line-up as one of 10 changes for the Rugby Championship test in Argentina on Saturday, … Rugby • 17 Sep 24
All Blacks wary of Oz rebound with Schmidt at helm Australia may appear at a low ebb after a record 40-point drubbing by Argentina, but New Zealand are taking the Wallabies' threat seriously in the … Rugby • 17 Sep 24
Schmidt feeling the heat after cold Wallabies start Australian rugby fans have become accustomed to false dawns and may feel another is unfolding before their eyes after the record defeat to Argentina in … Rugby • 09 Sep 24
Schmidt rues Aussie inexperience after record defeat Australia coach Joe Schmidt was left to lament a lack of depth in his inexperienced Wallabies squad after seeing his team handed a record 67-27 … Rugby • 08 Sep 24
Schmidt's Australia take record 40-point Pumas beating Argentina fought back from a 17-point deficit to score nine tries and hand Joe Schmidt's Australia a record 67-27 defeat in an action-packed Rugby Championship … Rugby • 07 Sep 24
Four wins on the spin for Springboks against All Blacks Siya Kolisi and Malcolm Marx scored tries as South Africa recorded a fourth win in a row against old foes New Zealand for the first … Rugby • 07 Sep 24
Pumas recall Lavanini and Petti as Slipper sets record Argentina have brought back the veteran second-row duo of Tomas Lavanini and Guido Petti to strengthen their forward power for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against … Rugby • 06 Sep 24
Springboks change seven as All Blacks bench Barrett Siya Kolisi has been passed fit for South Africa as they make seven changes, while New Zealand have dropped Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara to … Rugby • 05 Sep 24
Springboks aim to repel All Blacks' fast start - Kolbe South Africa's nerveless run through the knockout stages at the Rugby World Cup last year has instilled the belief that no mountain is too high … Rugby • 04 Sep 24
Alaalatoa praises Slipper ahead of record-equalling cap After missing Australia's first test against Argentina last weekend for the birth of his second child, James Slipper is in line to pack down for … Rugby • 04 Sep 24
Springboks to play waiting game on Kolisi injury South Africa will assess captain Siya Kolisi through the week and have not ruled him out of the second Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand … Rugby • 03 Sep 24
Last-gasp penalty sees Australia pip Argentina Australia kicked over a last-gasp penalty to edge hosts Argentina 20-19 in the Rugby Championship to win their first match of this year's competition. Rugby • 01 Sep 24
Springboks produce storming comeback to beat All Blacks South Africa scored two late tries to come back from a 10-point deficit to edge New Zealand 31-27 in a bruising Rugby Championship clash at … Rugby • 31 Aug 24
Kolisi: 'You cannot relax in a Springbok jersey' The fierce competition for places in the matchday squad is driving South Africa to new heights, according to captain Siya Kolisi, as his side prepare … Rugby • 30 Aug 24
Wilson named Wallabies skipper for Argentina Test Australia coach Joe Schmidt has picked his fourth captain in six Tests by naming number 8 Harry Wilson to lead the Wallabies in the Rugby … Rugby • 30 Aug 24
Retiring Creevy set for hometown Pumas farewell Argentina's most capped international Agustin Creevy has been given a chance to finish his international career in his home town after being named among the … Rugby • 29 Aug 24
NZ captain Barrett and Cane back to face South Africa New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has returned from a broken finger to lead the side in their Rugby Championship test against South Africa at Ellis … Rugby • 29 Aug 24
Fisher: Schmidt needs time for Wallabies progress Australia assistant coach Laurie Fisher has called for patience ahead of the Wallabies' back-to-back Rugby Championship clashes with Argentina after opening their campaign with consecutive … Rugby • 26 Aug 24
Springboks get fitness boost ahead of New Zealand tests South Africa have beefed up their squad with several World Cup winners for the two Rugby Championship home tests against old foes New Zealand, and … Rugby • 20 Aug 24
