The Rugby Championship

The Rugby Championship is the annual rugby union competition contested by Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The competition is organized by SANZAR and prior to 2012 was known as the Tri Nations.  The name changed in 2012 to reflect Argentina being included in the competition.

  • Saturday, 8. September, 2012

    All Blacks hold off fiery Pumas

    The All Blacks needed a late surge to secure a shaky 21-5 victory over a fiery Pumas side in a wet and windy Wellington on Saturday.

  • Friday, 7. September, 2012
    New Zealand v Argentina preview

    New Zealand v Argentina preview

    Argentina captain Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe is excited at the challenge his side will face against New Zealand on Saturday (8.35am BST).

  • Friday, 7. September, 2012
    Australia v South Africa preview

    Australia v South Africa preview

    Australia captain Will Genia says his team will take an attacking mindset into Saturday's clash with South Africa in Perth (11.35am BST).

  • Friday, 7. September, 2012
    Moore pain for Australia

    Moore pain for Australia

    Stephen Moore's bid to become Australia's most-capped hooker has been put on hold after he suffered a hamstring injury.

  • Thursday, 6. September, 2012
    Carter blow for All Blacks

    Carter blow for All Blacks

    New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has been withdrawn from the team for Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina due to a calf strain.

  • Wednesday, 5. September, 2012
    South Africa debut for Vermeulen

    South Africa debut for Vermeulen

    Duane Vermeulen will make his South Africa debut in Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Australia in Perth.

  • Tuesday, 4. September, 2012

    All Blacks fear the Henry factor

    The All Blacks did their best to play down the role of their World Cup-winning former coach, Graham Henry, with the Pumas.

  • Tuesday, 4. September, 2012

    Louw backs Boks to bounce back

    Recalled Springbok loose forward Francois Louw has called on his teammates to "stay composed" and focussed on the job at hand.

  • Tuesday, 4. September, 2012
    Australia debut for Shipperley

    Australia debut for Shipperley

    Winger Dom Shipperley is set to make his Australia debut against South Africa this weekend.

  • Tuesday, 4. September, 2012
    Hernandez fit to start

    Hernandez fit to start

    Fly-half Juan Martin Hernandez has been passed fit to return for Argentina's clash with world champions New Zealand in Wellington this weekend.

  • Tuesday, 4. September, 2012

    Star duo back for Pumas

    Argentina have been bolstered by the return of first choice flyhalf Juan Martin Hernandez and flank Juan Manuel Leguizamon.

  • Tuesday, 4. September, 2012

    Shipperley unleashed on Boks

    Stephen Moore is to become the most capped Australian hooker, while Dominic Shipperley stands poised to be the newest Wallaby.

  • Monday, 3. September, 2012

    Boks suffer the 'curse of the captains'

    The injury doubt hovering over Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss could rob South Africa of more than just another No.2.

  • Monday, 3. September, 2012

    Wallabies plan 'big' surprise for Boks

    Australia believe they are much closer to producing a big win than their two recent losses to New Zealand suggest.

  • Monday, 3. September, 2012

    Another Bok hooker break down

    The injury curse has struck another Springbok hooker, with Adriaan Strauss the latest South African No.2 to break down.