The Rugby Championship

All Blacks unchanged as Pumas head to Christchurch

25 August 2022 1 comment

New Zealand have kept faith in the same team that beat South Africa while Argentina have made three changes, ahead of the first of two […]

Wallabies ring changes for Springboks clash

25 August 2022 0 comments

Australia have made half-a-dozen changes as they prepare for the first of two vital Rugby Championship games against South Africa. The Wallabies’ hopes of winning […]

Faf De Klerk returns as South Africa change two for Wallabies

24 August 2022 0 comments

The Springboks have made two changes in the backline, as they bring back Faf de Klerk for the first of two critical games against Australia. […]

Right move to rest Marx, he’s crucial for World Cup

21 August 2022 0 comments

NEIL DE KOCK THE FORMER SOUTH AFRICA AND SARACENS SCRUM-HALF Two rounds into the Rugby Championship and each team has won one and lost one. […]

Excellent Am is up there with South Africa’s best ever backs

21 August 2022 2 comments

It’s beyond me if Lukhanyo Am is not already touted as one of South Africa’s finest ever backline players. The centre has proven he is […]

Foley’s return smacks of Aussie desperation

21 August 2022 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Ever since Australia made him carry the can for their last World Cup, it can hardly have […]

“Entertaining to watch the furore when All Blacks are in trouble”

16 August 2022 0 comments

Just how good is southern hemisphere rugby at the present time? It’s incredibly hard to tell, but one thing’s for certain, it isn’t the imperious […]

At last! All Blacks snatch it in thriller

14 August 2022 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER South Africa….23pts Tries: Am 37, Mapimpi 59 Conversions: Pollard 38, 60 Penalties: Pollard 42, 46, 68 New Zealand….35pts Tries: Cane 28, Taukei’aho […]

I don’t know about the future but I’ll enjoy tonight – Foster

14 August 2022 0 comments

New Zealand skipper Sam Cane fired a warning to their rivals to never doubt the character of his All Blacks side after they stopped the […]

Pumas go top with their record win over Australia

14 August 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Argentina ……..48pts Tries: Imhoff 2, Gallo 6, 64; De la Fuente 24, Gonzalez 31, Boffelli 78, Albornoz 80+2 Conversions: Boffelli 3, 7, […]

Former Sale back James O'Connor is back in the Wallabies fold

Rennie rings changes as O’Connor comes in

12 August 2022 0 comments

Test match veteran James O’Connor features in a much-changed Australian line-up as they prepare for their second match against Argentina in The Rugby Championship. Despite […]

Experienced Imhoff in as Pumas re-shuffle backline

11 August 2022 0 comments

Experienced winger Juan Imhoff is one of four players to come in for Argentina, as they look to bounce back from their defeat to Australia […]

Foster makes four changes for must-win game against Springboks

11 August 2022 0 comments

Ian Foster has made four changes to his All Black starting XV, as he prepares his team for a match which could define his future […]

South Africa make five changes for second match against All Blacks

9 August 2022 0 comments

South Africa have changed a third of their starting team for this Saturday’s second match up against New Zealand, as they look to maintain their […]

Captain Cane: We need to fix our work at the breakdown

7 August 2022 1 comment

Having lost five out of their last six games, the All Blacks are under immense pressure and captain Sam Cane says his side need to […]

All Black misery keeps on mounting

7 August 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK South Africa ….26pts Tries: Arendse 8, Le Roux 80 Conversions: Pollard 10, 82 Penalties: Pollard 22, 51, 73 Drop-goals: Pollard 58 New […]

Wallabies fight back to secure bonus point victory

7 August 2022 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON Argentina ……..26pts Tries: Matera 6, Gonzalez 55 Conversions: Boffelli 7, 58 Penalties: Boffelli 12, 16, 22, 42 Australia ……….41pts Tries: Petaia 18, […]

Nienaber has his team on right track

7 August 2022 0 comments

NICK CAIN Consistent, coherent selection is a hallmark of the most successful teams at international level, and right now there is no-one who can match […]

The Rugby Championship Previews: Round One

6 August 2022 0 comments

So often these days sporting competitions are given a tag of the ‘most unpredictable in living memory’, but it really seems that applies to this […]

Clarke returns as All Blacks look for much needed victory in SA

4 August 2022 0 comments

Caleb Clarke returns to start for the All Blacks this weekend as Ian Foster’s heavily scrutinised side faces the Springboks at Mbombela Stadium. New Zealand […]

Sanzaar sets an ugly precedent

31 July 2022 0 comments

COLIN BOAG You’re off: But SANZAAR Laws don’t protect the welfare of our players PICTURE: Getty Images Sometimes things happen in rugby that simply beggar […]

Jantjies strikes to silence Bok critics

3 October 2021 0 comments

By DANIEL GALLAN South Africa ….31ptsTries: De Allende 6, Mapimpi 52 Penalties: Pollard 12, 24, 40, 45; E Jantjies 58, 80+3Drop goals: E Jantjies 77New […]

Kellaway hat-trick kills Pumas

3 October 2021 0 comments

Argentina ……….17ptsTries: Gallo 63, 72 Conversions: Boffelli 63, 72 Penalties: Boffelli 42Australia ……….32ptsTries: Fainga’a 27, Kellaway 34, 54, 58; Kerevi 43 Conversions: Cooper 35, 56Penalties: […]

Barrett late kick denies the Boks

26 September 2021 2 comments

By DANIEL GALLAN New Zealand….19pts Tries: Jordan 3 Conversions: J Barrett 4 Penalties: J Barrett 31, 36, 61, 78South Africa ….17ptsTries: Nkosi 6 Penalties: Pollard […]

Wallabies go three from three

26 September 2021 0 comments

Australia ……….27ptsTries: Hodge 5, Kerevi 19, Kellaway 69 Conversions: Cooper 6, 19; O’Connor 70 Penalties: Cooper 32, O’Connor 60Argentina …………8ptsTries: Montoya 43 Penalties: BoffelliAUSTRALIA made […]

Australia 30-17 South Africa: Wallabies trample on Boks’ crown

19 September 2021 1 comment

THE Springboks’ claim to be the best side in world rugby was dealt a devastating blow as Australia handed out a pasting in Brisbane. Two […]

All Blacks back on top of world

19 September 2021 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Argentina ……….13ptsTries: Boffelli 52 Conversions: Boffelli 53 Penalties: Boffelli 8, 44New Zealand ..36pts Tries: Tuipuloti 6, Peranara 26, Vaai 40, 78; Taukel’aho 47Conversions: […]

Rassie Erasmus set to get date for misconduct hearing

29 August 2021 0 comments

World Rugby will discern if Rassie Erasmus used the right channels to air criticisms of officials after the first Lions Test

Argentina 10-29 South Africa: Handre Pollard puts boot into the misfiring Pumas telling

22 August 2021 1 comment

A penalty-ridden affair sees the Springboks beat the Pumas for the second-straight week

Dave Rennie blazing over NZ snub

22 August 2021 0 comments

AUSTRALIA coach Dave Rennie says he is “bloody angry” about New Zealand cancelling the teams’ Bledisloe Cup match without telling the Wallabies. New Zealand will […]

New Zealand 57-22 Australia: Rampant All Blacks race to record score

15 August 2021 1 comment

Ben Jaycock reports on the All Blacks claiming the Bledisloe Cup for another year

South Africa 32-12 Argentina: Boks grind out victory but fail to hit bonus

15 August 2021 0 comments

A new-look side get the Springboks off to a winning start in the Rugby Championship against Argentina

Pumas more physical than Lions says captain Kolisi

15 August 2021 1 comment

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says Argentina were a tough obstacle to overcome with their physical pack

New Zealand 33-25 Australia: Wallabies fightback fails in poor opener

8 August 2021 0 comments

The Wallabies drought at Eden Park goes on as they lose the Bledisloe Cup in their Rugby Championship pre-cursor

Wallabies stand down three for drinking session ahead of Bledisloe Cup clash

4 August 2021 0 comments

Head coach Dave Rennie explains the reasons for dropping Marika Koroibete, Pone Fa’amausili and Isi Naisarani from playing the All Blacks

Townsend: Saracens five will be rejuvenated by Lions selections

9 May 2021 2 comments

Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Elliot Daly, Jamie George and Mako Vunipola were all included in Warren Gatland’s Lions squad

Former All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams

All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams announces retirement from rugby in both codes

10 March 2021 0 comments

One of few players to hit superstardom in both union and league has hung up his boots to resurrect his boxing career

Mooar: Wales need their star names playing for the regions

7 March 2021 0 comments

Former Scarlets head coach Brad Mooar is still keeping a keen eye on events in Wales, while balancing his role in the All Blacks set-up

All Blacks great Dan Carter retires at the age of 38

20 February 2021 2 comments

The three-time World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year brings the curtain down on an illustrious career in professional rugby

US firm Silver Lake in talks with NZ Rugby

12 January 2021 2 comments

Is the southern hemisphere set to get its own CVC?

Wallabies rally for Rennie’s first win

8 November 2020 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Match winner: Taniela Tupou seals the deal for Australia PICTURE: Getty Images AUSTRALIA bounced back from their record defeat to clinch a […]

He’s Dunn waiting for now but will he return?

8 November 2020 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Cameo: Tom Dunn takes a break in his 64 seconds of action PICTURE: Getty Images Tom Dunn made an impact, as […]

Jamie is a classic competitor

8 November 2020 1 comment

WHENit comes to the Premiership’s G-men, the flanker Jamie Gibson – newly signed by Gloucester after spells with London Irish, Leicester and Northampton – is […]

By Dickens! Something is about to turn up for the Islands

8 November 2020 0 comments

IT IS difficult to know how many copies of David Copperfield are bought by members of the South Seas rugby community each year, but anyone […]

Springboks commit to 2030 Rugby Championship

Springboks dispell uncertainty with Sanzaar by staying in Rugby Championship

4 November 2020 0 comments

South Africa have committed to play in the Rugby Championship until 2030

Aussies suffer Halloweeen horror show

1 November 2020 0 comments

■By SAM JACKSON ALL Blacks fly-half Richie Mo’unga scored two brilliant individual tries in their highest victory margin against Australia in 169 Tests as New […]

Irish prudence poses RFU more questions

1 November 2020 1 comment

NICK CAIN Major contsruction: Ireland’s Aviva Stadium PICTURE: Getty Images RUGBY Union is fourth in the pecking order of popular team sports in Ireland, behind […]

No-play decision smacks of defeatism

1 November 2020 0 comments

THE Friday evening before the final round of the Six Nations was an opportune moment for the RFU to bury the bad news that it […]

Erasmus’ insults will come back

1 November 2020 1 comment

THE behind-the-scenes 2019 World Cup documentary Chasing the Sun shows footage of South Africa’s head coach, Rassie Erasmus, referring to Ireland as “softies”. As he […]