Matfield relishing chance to beat All Blacks A Springboks victory over New Zealand in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship would go a long way towards changing the mindset of both teams with next year's World Cup fast approaching, according to South Africa lock Victor Matfield. Rugby • 12 Sep 14
Matfield relishing chance to beat All Blacks A Springboks victory over New Zealand in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship would go a long way towards changing the mindset of both teams with next year's World Cup fast approaching, according to South Africa lock Victor Matfield. Rugby • 12 Sep 14
Pollard starts for Springboks against New Zealand South Africa have replaced fly-half Morne Steyn with Handre Pollard for their Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby • 10 Sep 14
Pollard starts for Springboks against New Zealand South Africa have replaced fly-half Morne Steyn with Handre Pollard for their Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby • 10 Sep 14
Argentina denied at death by Boks South Africa preserved their unbeaten record against Argentina as they turned a 12-point deficit into a 33-31 victory in the last 20 minutes of a Rugby Championship encounter. Rugby • 23 Aug 14
Argentina denied at death by Boks South Africa preserved their unbeaten record against Argentina as they turned a 12-point deficit into a 33-31 victory in the last 20 minutes of a Rugby Championship encounter. Rugby • 23 Aug 14
Awesome All Blacks crush Wallabies New Zealand retained the Bledisloe Cup with an awesome display in Eden Park, beating Australia 51-20. Rugby • 23 Aug 14
Awesome All Blacks crush Wallabies New Zealand retained the Bledisloe Cup with an awesome display in Eden Park, beating Australia 51-20. Rugby • 23 Aug 14
Oz rookie hooker Charles gets the nod Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has shaken up his backline and thrown rookie hooker Nathan Charles into the starting side for their opening Rugby Championship match against New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby • 12 Aug 14
Oz rookie hooker Charles gets the nod Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has shaken up his backline and thrown rookie hooker Nathan Charles into the starting side for their opening Rugby Championship match against New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby • 12 Aug 14
Wallabies call up hooker Faingaa Australia have called up Saia Faingaa to their squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship after Tolu Latu broke his arm on the weekend to further deplete their options in the middle of the front row. Rugby • 11 Aug 14
Wallabies call up hooker Faingaa Australia have called up Saia Faingaa to their squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship after Tolu Latu broke his arm on the weekend to further deplete their options in the middle of the front row. Rugby • 11 Aug 14
Tomane and Weeks sidelined for Australia Winger Joe Tomane and prop Laurie Weeks have been ruled out of Australia's Rugby Championship squad for up to three weeks due to hamstring strains. Rugby • 10 Aug 14
Tomane and Weeks sidelined for Australia Winger Joe Tomane and prop Laurie Weeks have been ruled out of Australia's Rugby Championship squad for up to three weeks due to hamstring strains. Rugby • 10 Aug 14
Recovery-man Smith back in Springbok squad Juan Smith, who last year retired from rugby due to an Achilles injury, has completed a remarkable comeback after being drafted into the South Africa squad for the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 06 Aug 14
Recovery-man Smith back in Springbok squad Juan Smith, who last year retired from rugby due to an Achilles injury, has completed a remarkable comeback after being drafted into the South Africa squad for the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 06 Aug 14
New Zealand see off resilient Australia New Zealand edged a thrilling final Bledisloe Cup clash in Dunedin, just about holding off a Quade Cooper-inspired Australia to win 41-33. Rugby • 19 Oct 13
New Zealand see off resilient Australia New Zealand edged a thrilling final Bledisloe Cup clash in Dunedin, just about holding off a Quade Cooper-inspired Australia to win 41-33. Rugby • 19 Oct 13
Hansen proud of unbeaten All Blacks Steve Hansen spoke of his pride after his New Zealand side secured the Rugby Championship with a thrilling 38-27 win over South Africa. Rugby • 06 Oct 13
Hansen proud of unbeaten All Blacks Steve Hansen spoke of his pride after his New Zealand side secured the Rugby Championship with a thrilling 38-27 win over South Africa. Rugby • 06 Oct 13
Wallabies condemn Pumas to another loss Australia cruised to a 54-17 win over Argentina to ensure the Pumas ended their Rugby Championship campaign without a victory. Rugby • 06 Oct 13
Wallabies condemn Pumas to another loss Australia cruised to a 54-17 win over Argentina to ensure the Pumas ended their Rugby Championship campaign without a victory. Rugby • 06 Oct 13
New Zealand defeat South Africa for title New Zealand have clinched the Rugby Championship after defeating South Africa 38-27 in Ellis Park. Rugby • 05 Oct 13
New Zealand defeat South Africa for title New Zealand have clinched the Rugby Championship after defeating South Africa 38-27 in Ellis Park. Rugby • 05 Oct 13
McCaw and Du Plessis return for Kiwi-Boks clash Richie McCaw returns for New Zealand and Bismarck du Plessis for South Africa in the Rugby Championship decider in Johannesburg on Saturday. Rugby • 02 Oct 13
McCaw and Du Plessis return for Kiwi-Boks clash Richie McCaw returns for New Zealand and Bismarck du Plessis for South Africa in the Rugby Championship decider in Johannesburg on Saturday. Rugby • 02 Oct 13
Boks' van der Merwe to miss New Zealand decider South Africa lock Flip van der Merwe has been banned from the Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand for striking. Rugby • 30 Sep 13
Boks' van der Merwe to miss New Zealand decider South Africa lock Flip van der Merwe has been banned from the Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand for striking. Rugby • 30 Sep 13
Pumas swept aside by New Zealand Ben Smith scored his second try moments from time to earn New Zealand a vital bonus point as they put one hand firmly on the Rugby Championship trophy with a 33-15 victory over Argentina in La Plata. Rugby • 29 Sep 13
Pumas swept aside by New Zealand Ben Smith scored his second try moments from time to earn New Zealand a vital bonus point as they put one hand firmly on the Rugby Championship trophy with a 33-15 victory over Argentina in La Plata. Rugby • 29 Sep 13
South Africa hammer sorry Australia South Africa ensured the Rugby Championship would go down to the final weekend following a comfortable win over a beleaguered Australia in Cape Town. Rugby • 28 Sep 13
South Africa hammer sorry Australia South Africa ensured the Rugby Championship would go down to the final weekend following a comfortable win over a beleaguered Australia in Cape Town. Rugby • 28 Sep 13
Concentration key for All Blacks New Zealand are preparing for a greater test of concentration with Argentina edging ever closer to a first win in the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 27 Sep 13
Concentration key for All Blacks New Zealand are preparing for a greater test of concentration with Argentina edging ever closer to a first win in the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 27 Sep 13
New Zealand make two changes Coach Steve Hansen has made two changes as New Zealand prepare to face Argentina in La Plata this weekend. Rugby • 26 Sep 13
New Zealand make two changes Coach Steve Hansen has made two changes as New Zealand prepare to face Argentina in La Plata this weekend. Rugby • 26 Sep 13
Du Plessis has red card rescinded South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis has had the red card he received in Saturday's 29-15 defeat by New Zealand struck from his disciplinary record. Rugby • 16 Sep 13
Du Plessis has red card rescinded South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis has had the red card he received in Saturday's 29-15 defeat by New Zealand struck from his disciplinary record. Rugby • 16 Sep 13
All Blacks move clear with win over Springboks Two-tries from captain Kieran Read helped New Zealand grab the lead in the Rugby Championship after a 29-15 victory over South Africa, who had Bismarck du Plessis sent off for two contentious yellow cards. Rugby • 14 Sep 13
All Blacks move clear with win over Springboks Two-tries from captain Kieran Read helped New Zealand grab the lead in the Rugby Championship after a 29-15 victory over South Africa, who had Bismarck du Plessis sent off for two contentious yellow cards. Rugby • 14 Sep 13
Hernandez confident first win will come for Pumas Argentina just need to focus on playing good rugby and their first Rugby Championship win will come, says full-back Juan Martin Hernandez. Rugby • 13 Sep 13
Hernandez confident first win will come for Pumas Argentina just need to focus on playing good rugby and their first Rugby Championship win will come, says full-back Juan Martin Hernandez. Rugby • 13 Sep 13
Genia dropped as Aussies target revival Will Genia is a high-profile causality as Australia try to make amends for defeat to South Africa this weekend against Argentina. Rugby • 12 Sep 13
Genia dropped as Aussies target revival Will Genia is a high-profile causality as Australia try to make amends for defeat to South Africa this weekend against Argentina. Rugby • 12 Sep 13
Cane replaces McCaw in New Zealand line-up Sam Cane replaces Richie McCaw for New Zealand's clash with South Africa after the captain was forced out with a knee injury. Rugby • 12 Sep 13
Cane replaces McCaw in New Zealand line-up Sam Cane replaces Richie McCaw for New Zealand's clash with South Africa after the captain was forced out with a knee injury. Rugby • 12 Sep 13
Springboks hammer Australia in Brisbane A ruthless South Africa overcame their Suncorp Stadium hoodoo to thump Australia 38-12 in today's Rugby Championship clash. Rugby • 07 Sep 13
Springboks hammer Australia in Brisbane A ruthless South Africa overcame their Suncorp Stadium hoodoo to thump Australia 38-12 in today's Rugby Championship clash. Rugby • 07 Sep 13
New Zealand see off Argentina in Hamilton New Zealand flyhalf Daniel Carter became the first man to reach 1,400 Test-match points while Aaron Smith scored two tries as the All Blacks beat Argentina 28-13 in the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 07 Sep 13
New Zealand see off Argentina in Hamilton New Zealand flyhalf Daniel Carter became the first man to reach 1,400 Test-match points while Aaron Smith scored two tries as the All Blacks beat Argentina 28-13 in the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 07 Sep 13
