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.

  • Tuesday, 25. September, 2012

    Wallabies need some Beale magic

    Kurtley Beale appears set to start at flyhalf this weekend for a Wallabies side that have had their preparations seriously disrupted.

  • Tuesday, 25. September, 2012

    Bok pack hitting their stride

    Springbok forwards coach Johan van Graan believes that his pack have found their feet and are ready to start dominating as a unit at Test level.

  • Tuesday, 25. September, 2012
    Carter to start against Pumas

    Carter to start against Pumas

    Fly-half Dan Carter is set to return to New Zealand's starting XV for this weekend's Test against Argentina in La Plata.

  • Monday, 24. September, 2012

    Steyn to miss Loftus clash?

    The Springboks could be without inside centre Frans Steyn for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Australia at Loftus Versfeld.

  • Monday, 24. September, 2012

    Carter could open the floodgates

    All Black coach Steven Hansen remains hopeful that ace flyhalf Dan Carter will be available for his team's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina.

  • Monday, 24. September, 2012

    End of the road for Cooper?

    The silence from the ARU and Wallabies has been deafening, but other pundits feel Quade Cooper has effectively announced his "retirement" from Test rugby.

  • Sunday, 23. September, 2012

    The Loftus factor

    The embattled Springboks could not have hoped for a more fitting homecoming venue for Saturday’s clash with the Wallabies than Loftus Versfeld.

  • Sunday, 23. September, 2012

    All Blacks overshadowed in Argentina

    The All Blacks were met by muted scenes upon their arrival in Buenos Aires on Sunday.

  • Monday, 17. September, 2012

    Ioane: 'It was a forward pass'

    Australia may have fought off a spirited Argentina to claim a narrow four-point victory at the weekend, but by their own admission it should have been a defeat.

  • Sunday, 16. September, 2012

    Carter on the comeback trail

    All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is confident that Dan Carter will be fit to travel to Argentina, where they will look to wrap up the Rugby Championship.

  • Sunday, 16. September, 2012
    Deans thrilled with Wallabies

    Deans thrilled with Wallabies

    Australia coach Robbie Deans stressed that Saturday's 23-19 Rugby Championship win over Argentina should not be 'underestimated'.

  • Sunday, 16. September, 2012

    Pumas seeking watershed win

    Argentina were left frustrated after seeing a golden opportunity to beat Australia slip through their grasp on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 15. September, 2012

    Deans: 'Bring on the Boks'

    Wallaby coach Robbie Deans said his team is looking forward to taking on the Springboks in  Pretoria in a fortnight.

  • Saturday, 15. September, 2012

    Player ratings: Pumas stumble

    Argentina saw a famous victory slip through their grasp as Australia came from behind to secure a 23-19 victory on the Gold Coast.

  • Saturday, 15. September, 2012

    Apologetic Meyer blasts Greyling

    Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer offered a public apology to All Black captain Richie McCaw for prop Dean Greyling's brutal attack on his face.