Honey Badger humbled over Wallabies inclusion Humility was the emotion winger Nick Cummins said he was feeling after being included in the Australia side to face South Africa. Rugby • 06 Sep 13
Honey Badger humbled over Wallabies inclusion Humility was the emotion winger Nick Cummins said he was feeling after being included in the Australia side to face South Africa. Rugby • 06 Sep 13
McCaw eager to avoid Argentina 'arm wrestle' New Zealand plan to run the legs off Argentina with their high-tempo game in the Rugby Championship in Hamilton, says Richie McCaw. Rugby • 06 Sep 13
McCaw eager to avoid Argentina 'arm wrestle' New Zealand plan to run the legs off Argentina with their high-tempo game in the Rugby Championship in Hamilton, says Richie McCaw. Rugby • 06 Sep 13
Pumas run Springboks close on home soil South Africa fly-half Morne Steyn kicked 17 points as the Springboks came from behind to defeat Argentina 22-17 in the Rugby Championship match in Mendoza. Rugby • 24 Aug 13
Pumas run Springboks close on home soil South Africa fly-half Morne Steyn kicked 17 points as the Springboks came from behind to defeat Argentina 22-17 in the Rugby Championship match in Mendoza. Rugby • 24 Aug 13
Taylor and Slade called into New Zealand squad New Zealand have called four players, including Tom Taylor and Colin Slade, into their squad as cover for Saturday's Rugby Championship return match against Australia. Rugby • 19 Aug 13
Taylor and Slade called into New Zealand squad New Zealand have called four players, including Tom Taylor and Colin Slade, into their squad as cover for Saturday's Rugby Championship return match against Australia. Rugby • 19 Aug 13
Springboks run riot against Pumas A nine try romp ensured for South Africa an easier than expected start to the Rugby Championship as they overwhelmed Argentina 73-13 at Soccer City on Saturday. Rugby • 17 Aug 13
Springboks run riot against Pumas A nine try romp ensured for South Africa an easier than expected start to the Rugby Championship as they overwhelmed Argentina 73-13 at Soccer City on Saturday. Rugby • 17 Aug 13
Hat-trick for Smith as All Blacks beat Wallabies Winger Ben Smith scored a hat-trick as New Zealand opened their Rugby Championship title defence with a 47-29 victory over Australia. Rugby • 17 Aug 13
Hat-trick for Smith as All Blacks beat Wallabies Winger Ben Smith scored a hat-trick as New Zealand opened their Rugby Championship title defence with a 47-29 victory over Australia. Rugby • 17 Aug 13
Boks captain says foreign-based players needed South Africa's Jean de Villiers said the national team cannot afford to discard foreign-based players if they want to compete at the highest level. Rugby • 16 Aug 13
Boks captain says foreign-based players needed South Africa's Jean de Villiers said the national team cannot afford to discard foreign-based players if they want to compete at the highest level. Rugby • 16 Aug 13
Uncapped Toomua gets nod at flyhalf for Oz New Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has handed flyhalf Matt Toomua his first cap for the Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand. Rugby • 16 Aug 13
Uncapped Toomua gets nod at flyhalf for Oz New Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has handed flyhalf Matt Toomua his first cap for the Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand. Rugby • 16 Aug 13
Ranger available if All Blacks call New Zealand centre Rene Ranger's decision to pull out of the Rugby Championship was one of the hardest he has ever had to make - but he has not ruled out a call-up to the All Blacks if required. Rugby • 06 Aug 13
Ranger available if All Blacks call New Zealand centre Rene Ranger's decision to pull out of the Rugby Championship was one of the hardest he has ever had to make - but he has not ruled out a call-up to the All Blacks if required. Rugby • 06 Aug 13
McKenzie targets Bledisloe success New Australia coach Ewen McKenzie believes his Wallabies players have no reason to feel inferior to their New Zealand counterparts and have every chance of wresting back the Bledisloe Cup. Rugby • 04 Aug 13
McKenzie targets Bledisloe success New Australia coach Ewen McKenzie believes his Wallabies players have no reason to feel inferior to their New Zealand counterparts and have every chance of wresting back the Bledisloe Cup. Rugby • 04 Aug 13
Du Preez earns Springbok recall Scrumhalf Fourie du Preez has earned a recall to the South Africa squad for the Rugby Championship, ending two years in the international wilderness. Rugby • 03 Aug 13
Du Preez earns Springbok recall Scrumhalf Fourie du Preez has earned a recall to the South Africa squad for the Rugby Championship, ending two years in the international wilderness. Rugby • 03 Aug 13
Springbok Smith forced into retirement Springbok flanker Juan Smith has been forced to retire due to an Achilles injury only two weeks after his return to the game following a two-year absence. Rugby • 06 Aug 14
Springbok Smith forced into retirement Springbok flanker Juan Smith has been forced to retire due to an Achilles injury only two weeks after his return to the game following a two-year absence. Rugby • 06 Aug 14
Ashley-Cooper sizing up Bledisloe Cup return Australia utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper hopes the omens are on his side when he returns for the first time since being knocked out against New Zealand in Brisbane this weekend. Rugby • 18 Oct 12
Ashley-Cooper sizing up Bledisloe Cup return Australia utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper hopes the omens are on his side when he returns for the first time since being knocked out against New Zealand in Brisbane this weekend. Rugby • 18 Oct 12
Australia sign off with victory in Argentina Mike Harris booted 20 points as Australia toughed out a difficult assignment in Rosario to emerge victorious against Argentina. Rugby • 07 Oct 12
Australia sign off with victory in Argentina Mike Harris booted 20 points as Australia toughed out a difficult assignment in Rosario to emerge victorious against Argentina. Rugby • 07 Oct 12
Kiwis add Rugby Championship to World Cup New Zealand claimed the inaugural Rugby Championship with a stunning 15-54 win over Argentina in La Plata. Rugby • 30 Sep 12
Kiwis add Rugby Championship to World Cup New Zealand claimed the inaugural Rugby Championship with a stunning 15-54 win over Argentina in La Plata. Rugby • 30 Sep 12
Habana shines as South Africa crush Aussies Bryan Habana scored a hat-trick of tries to lead South Africa to an impressive 31-8 victory over Australia in Pretoria in the latest round of the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 30 Sep 12
Habana shines as South Africa crush Aussies Bryan Habana scored a hat-trick of tries to lead South Africa to an impressive 31-8 victory over Australia in Pretoria in the latest round of the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 30 Sep 12
Rugby Championship - Round 5 preview Warren Gatchell previews round five of the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 29 Sep 12
Rugby Championship - Round 5 preview Warren Gatchell previews round five of the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 29 Sep 12
Beale tipped to shine as Australia number 10 Australia coach Robbie Deans has backed Kurtley Beale to shine in the number 10 shirt after naming his team to face South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash in Pretoria on Saturday. Rugby • 27 Sep 12
Beale tipped to shine as Australia number 10 Australia coach Robbie Deans has backed Kurtley Beale to shine in the number 10 shirt after naming his team to face South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash in Pretoria on Saturday. Rugby • 27 Sep 12
Springboks drop Steyn for Australia match Under-fire flyhalf Morne Steyn has been dropped by South Africa and replaced by Johan Goosen for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against Australia in Pretoria. Rugby • 26 Sep 12
Springboks drop Steyn for Australia match Under-fire flyhalf Morne Steyn has been dropped by South Africa and replaced by Johan Goosen for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against Australia in Pretoria. Rugby • 26 Sep 12
Springboks forwards coach wary of Wallabies threat Forwards coach Johann van Graan believes South Africa's pack will need to replicate their performance from the last match if they are to beat Australia Rugby • 25 Sep 12
Springboks forwards coach wary of Wallabies threat Forwards coach Johann van Graan believes South Africa's pack will need to replicate their performance from the last match if they are to beat Australia Rugby • 25 Sep 12
Preview: Rugby Championship Warren Gatchell previews the weekend's Rugby Championship action. Rugby • 14 Sep 12
Preview: Rugby Championship Warren Gatchell previews the weekend's Rugby Championship action. Rugby • 14 Sep 12
Piri Weepu to start against South Africa Scrum-half Piri Weepu will make his first start for New Zealand this season after coach Steve Hansen made several changes to his team to face South Africa in the Rugby Championship on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Sep 12
Piri Weepu to start against South Africa Scrum-half Piri Weepu will make his first start for New Zealand this season after coach Steve Hansen made several changes to his team to face South Africa in the Rugby Championship on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Sep 12
Argentina keep faith with impressive pack Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has kept faith with the forward pack that made life difficult for New Zealand last week and made just two changes to his backline for their Rugby Championship clash against Australia on Saturday. Rugby • 11 Sep 12
Argentina keep faith with impressive pack Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has kept faith with the forward pack that made life difficult for New Zealand last week and made just two changes to his backline for their Rugby Championship clash against Australia on Saturday. Rugby • 11 Sep 12
Nathan Sharpe to captain Wallabies on Gold Coast Veteran lock Nathan Sharpe has been named to lead Australia against Argentina in their Rugby Championship clash on Saturday, after the Wallabies' 'captain's curse' struck a third time this season with stand-in skipper Will Genia ruled out with injury. Rugby • 11 Sep 12
Nathan Sharpe to captain Wallabies on Gold Coast Veteran lock Nathan Sharpe has been named to lead Australia against Argentina in their Rugby Championship clash on Saturday, after the Wallabies' 'captain's curse' struck a third time this season with stand-in skipper Will Genia ruled out with injury. Rugby • 11 Sep 12
Australia edge out the Springboks Australia have beaten South Africa 26-19 in their Rugby Championship Test at Subiaco Oval. Rugby • 08 Sep 12
Australia edge out the Springboks Australia have beaten South Africa 26-19 in their Rugby Championship Test at Subiaco Oval. Rugby • 08 Sep 12
![Nick Cummins (l): 'I'm really excited to run off [Quade Cooper] this weekend. He can think on his feet'](https://www.rte.ie/images/0007d32d-600.jpg "Nick Cummins (l): 'I'm really excited to run off [Quade Cooper] this weekend. He can think on his feet'")
![Richie McCaw: '[Argentina] managed to disrupt the breakdown ball and also to slow the game down in that regard, not let the Springboks get flow on'](https://www.rte.ie/images/0007d323-600.jpg "Richie McCaw: '[Argentina] managed to disrupt the breakdown ball and also to slow the game down in that regard, not let the Springboks get flow on'")
