Mo'unga back but Etzebeth a doubt following bereavement New Zealand coach Ian Foster has restored Richie Mo'unga to starting fly-half and dropped Damian McKenzie from his matchday 23 for their Rugby Championship game against South Africa on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Jul 23
Mo'unga back but Etzebeth a doubt following bereavement New Zealand coach Ian Foster has restored Richie Mo'unga to starting fly-half and dropped Damian McKenzie from his matchday 23 for their Rugby Championship game against South Africa on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Jul 23
Etzebeth returns as Springboks change up for All Blacks South Africa have made 10 changes from the side that trounced Australia in Pretoria and named fit again lock Eben Etzebeth as captain for their Rugby Championship showdown with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday. Rugby • 11 Jul 23
Etzebeth returns as Springboks change up for All Blacks South Africa have made 10 changes from the side that trounced Australia in Pretoria and named fit again lock Eben Etzebeth as captain for their Rugby Championship showdown with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday. Rugby • 11 Jul 23
All Blacks' Cane apologises for kicking pitch invader New Zealand captain Sam Cane has apologised for kicking a pitch invader after their 41-12 Rugby Championship win over Argentina on Saturday. Rugby • 10 Jul 23
All Blacks' Cane apologises for kicking pitch invader New Zealand captain Sam Cane has apologised for kicking a pitch invader after their 41-12 Rugby Championship win over Argentina on Saturday. Rugby • 10 Jul 23
All Blacks explode out of the traps to beat Pumas A blistering start from New Zealand laid the platform for an impressive 41-12 victory over hosts Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza as fly-half Damian McKenzie made a strong case for Rugby World Cup inclusion. Rugby • 08 Jul 23
All Blacks explode out of the traps to beat Pumas A blistering start from New Zealand laid the platform for an impressive 41-12 victory over hosts Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza as fly-half Damian McKenzie made a strong case for Rugby World Cup inclusion. Rugby • 08 Jul 23
Kleyn enjoys winning start as Boks hammer Australia Munster lock Jean Kleyn made his South Africa debut as Kurt-Lee Arendse's hat-trick helped them to a 43-12 over Australia in the opening round of the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 08 Jul 23
Kleyn enjoys winning start as Boks hammer Australia Munster lock Jean Kleyn made his South Africa debut as Kurt-Lee Arendse's hat-trick helped them to a 43-12 over Australia in the opening round of the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 08 Jul 23
Ireland eyeing Springboks in Rugby Championship sprint As Ireland's players enjoy the last couple of days of their down-week before returning to World Cup training camp on Sunday night, their tournament rivals are getting down to business. Rugby • 08 Jul 23
Ireland eyeing Springboks in Rugby Championship sprint As Ireland's players enjoy the last couple of days of their down-week before returning to World Cup training camp on Sunday night, their tournament rivals are getting down to business. Rugby • 08 Jul 23
Narawa set for All Blacks debut against Argentina Fiji-born wing Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, while fly-half Damian McKenzie and lock Josh Lord feature for the first time since 2021. Rugby • 06 Jul 23
Narawa set for All Blacks debut against Argentina Fiji-born wing Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, while fly-half Damian McKenzie and lock Josh Lord feature for the first time since 2021. Rugby • 06 Jul 23
'Dreams come true' - Kleyn ready for his Boks chance Jean Kleyn says he was as surprised as anyone when he received a call-up to South Africa's squad for the Rugby Championship but is determined to prove his worth against Australia on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Jul 23
'Dreams come true' - Kleyn ready for his Boks chance Jean Kleyn says he was as surprised as anyone when he received a call-up to South Africa's squad for the Rugby Championship but is determined to prove his worth against Australia on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Jul 23
Kleyn to make Springboks debut against Australia Former Ireland and current Munster lock Jean Kleyn will make his South Africa debut on Saturday after being named in the Springboks team to face Australia in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener. Rugby • 04 Jul 23
Kleyn to make Springboks debut against Australia Former Ireland and current Munster lock Jean Kleyn will make his South Africa debut on Saturday after being named in the Springboks team to face Australia in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener. Rugby • 04 Jul 23
Calf injury rules Pollard out of Rugby Championship South Africa out-half Handre Pollard will miss the Rugby Championship with a calf injury as director of rugby Rassie Erasmus concedes the loss of his first choice number 10 was a "worry" ahead of the World Cup in France. Rugby • 27 Jun 23
Calf injury rules Pollard out of Rugby Championship South Africa out-half Handre Pollard will miss the Rugby Championship with a calf injury as director of rugby Rassie Erasmus concedes the loss of his first choice number 10 was a "worry" ahead of the World Cup in France. Rugby • 27 Jun 23
Skelton impressed by Wallabies set-up as return nears If Eddie Jones was looking for winners when he started thinking about his Wallabies squad for the World Cup, the call to leviathan lock Will Skelton would have been one of the first he made. Rugby • 27 Jun 23
Skelton impressed by Wallabies set-up as return nears If Eddie Jones was looking for winners when he started thinking about his Wallabies squad for the World Cup, the call to leviathan lock Will Skelton would have been one of the first he made. Rugby • 27 Jun 23
Foster happy for All Blacks to go under the radar Few people think New Zealand can win a fourth World Cup in France this year, but that should help their title hopes, according to head coach Ian Foster. Rugby • 19 Jun 23
Foster happy for All Blacks to go under the radar Few people think New Zealand can win a fourth World Cup in France this year, but that should help their title hopes, according to head coach Ian Foster. Rugby • 19 Jun 23
New Zealand's Havili to miss Rugby Championship New Zealand centre David Havili is expected to be sidelined for the entire Rugby Championship after suffering a serious hamstring injury in Super Rugby Pacific last weekend. Rugby • 01 Jun 23
New Zealand's Havili to miss Rugby Championship New Zealand centre David Havili is expected to be sidelined for the entire Rugby Championship after suffering a serious hamstring injury in Super Rugby Pacific last weekend. Rugby • 01 Jun 23
Raynal: No regrets over Australia time-wasting decision French referee Mathieu Raynal said he "100%" stands by his much-criticised decision to penalise Australia's Bernard Foley for time-wasting against the All Blacks earlier this month. Rugby • 28 Sep 22
Raynal: No regrets over Australia time-wasting decision French referee Mathieu Raynal said he "100%" stands by his much-criticised decision to penalise Australia's Bernard Foley for time-wasting against the All Blacks earlier this month. Rugby • 28 Sep 22
New Zealand crush Aussies to claim Rugby Championship New Zealand were crowned Rugby Championship winners on the back of a convincing 40-14 victory over Australia in Auckland, as South Africa had to settle for second best despite later beating Argentina. Rugby • 24 Sep 22
New Zealand crush Aussies to claim Rugby Championship New Zealand were crowned Rugby Championship winners on the back of a convincing 40-14 victory over Australia in Auckland, as South Africa had to settle for second best despite later beating Argentina. Rugby • 24 Sep 22
Boks win against Argentina not enough to deny NZ title South Africa won the battle but lost the war following their 38-21 victory over ill-disciplined Argentina in Durban, a result that handed the 2022 Rugby Championship title to New Zealand. Rugby • 24 Sep 22
Boks win against Argentina not enough to deny NZ title South Africa won the battle but lost the war following their 38-21 victory over ill-disciplined Argentina in Durban, a result that handed the 2022 Rugby Championship title to New Zealand. Rugby • 24 Sep 22
All Blacks on brink of championship after big Aus win The All Blacks put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy with a convincing 40-14 bonus victory over an error-prone and ill-disciplined Wallabies side at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday. Rugby • 24 Sep 22
All Blacks on brink of championship after big Aus win The All Blacks put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy with a convincing 40-14 bonus victory over an error-prone and ill-disciplined Wallabies side at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday. Rugby • 24 Sep 22
Australia's Swain banned for six weeks after knee hit Australia lock Darcy Swain has been suspended for six weeks for a dangerous challenge on Quinn Tupaea, that left the New Zealand centre with a season-ending knee injury and the All Blacks fuming. Rugby • 22 Sep 22
Australia's Swain banned for six weeks after knee hit Australia lock Darcy Swain has been suspended for six weeks for a dangerous challenge on Quinn Tupaea, that left the New Zealand centre with a season-ending knee injury and the All Blacks fuming. Rugby • 22 Sep 22
Steyn to start at out-half in must-win clash for Boks Frans Steyn will start his first Springbok Test at out-half in 14 years while Pieter-Steph du Toit returns to the pack for Saturday's crucial Rugby Championship fixture against Argentina in Durban. Rugby • 20 Sep 22
Steyn to start at out-half in must-win clash for Boks Frans Steyn will start his first Springbok Test at out-half in 14 years while Pieter-Steph du Toit returns to the pack for Saturday's crucial Rugby Championship fixture against Argentina in Durban. Rugby • 20 Sep 22
Foley denies time-wasting after controversial defeat Australia fly-half Bernard Foley said he had no intention of deliberately soaking up seconds on the clock against the All Blacks before being controversially penalised for time-wasting in the final minute of the Wallabies' defeat in Melbourne. Rugby • 16 Sep 22
Foley denies time-wasting after controversial defeat Australia fly-half Bernard Foley said he had no intention of deliberately soaking up seconds on the clock against the All Blacks before being controversially penalised for time-wasting in the final minute of the Wallabies' defeat in Melbourne. Rugby • 16 Sep 22
Barrett's last-gasp try sees New Zealand edge Australia New Zealand snatched a 39-37 victory over Australia through Jordie Barrett's injury-time try in a highly controversial finish to the Bledisloe Cup clash in Melbourne. Rugby • 15 Sep 22
Barrett's last-gasp try sees New Zealand edge Australia New Zealand snatched a 39-37 victory over Australia through Jordie Barrett's injury-time try in a highly controversial finish to the Bledisloe Cup clash in Melbourne. Rugby • 15 Sep 22
Beale in line for Australia return against New Zealand Kurtley Beale has been called into the Australia squad for next week's Rugby Championship match against New Zealand as coach Dave Rennie continues to look to proven campaigners to supplement younger talent. Rugby • 08 Sep 22
Beale in line for Australia return against New Zealand Kurtley Beale has been called into the Australia squad for next week's Rugby Championship match against New Zealand as coach Dave Rennie continues to look to proven campaigners to supplement younger talent. Rugby • 08 Sep 22
New Zealand without in-form Savea for Australia match New Zealand will be without loose forwards Ardie Savea and Shannon Frizell for their Rugby Championship match against Australia on 15 September. Rugby • 05 Sep 22
New Zealand without in-form Savea for Australia match New Zealand will be without loose forwards Ardie Savea and Shannon Frizell for their Rugby Championship match against Australia on 15 September. Rugby • 05 Sep 22
Moodie bags debut try as South Africa thump Australia Teenager Canan Moodie scored a try on debut as South Africa snapped a nine-year losing streak on Australian soil with a 24-8 victory over the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 03 Sep 22
Moodie bags debut try as South Africa thump Australia Teenager Canan Moodie scored a try on debut as South Africa snapped a nine-year losing streak on Australian soil with a 24-8 victory over the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 03 Sep 22
New Zealand respond with seven-try mauling of Argentina New Zealand produced their most dominant performance of the season to beat Argentina 53-3 in Hamilton and put their Rugby Championship defence back on track. Rugby • 03 Sep 22
New Zealand respond with seven-try mauling of Argentina New Zealand produced their most dominant performance of the season to beat Argentina 53-3 in Hamilton and put their Rugby Championship defence back on track. Rugby • 03 Sep 22
