Boks reclaim No 1 status in Test rankings

The Springboks are set to overtake the All Blacks and move back to the top of the World Rugby rankings when the updated list is released on Monday.

Wallabies lash Pumas to finish tournament in style

Andrew Kellaway scored a hat-trick as Australia thumped Argentina in Gold Coast on Saturday to round off their Rugby Championship campaign in emphatic fashion.

Ledesma admits ‘rules were clear’ amid virus breach

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says the six players barred from the clash against the Wallabies for breaking Covid-19 regulations will be dealt with once the Rugby Championship ends.

Argentina players cop ban for Covid breach

Argentina’s Rugby Championship clash with Australia has been thrown into chaos after six players were ruled out for breaching coronavirus health orders.

All Blacks widen rankings gap on Boks

The All Blacks have increased their lead over South Africa at the top of the world rankings, while Argentina have slipped down the pecking order.

Argentina coach slams ‘disrespectful’ captain’s photoshoot

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma launched a scathing attack on Rugby Championship bosses, claiming his side were “disrespected” after a captain’s photoshoot went ahead without anyone from the Pumas.

Leota starts, O’Connor back for Wallabies

Flank Rob Leota will make his run-on debut, with James O’Connor playing in his first international of the year when the Wallabies take on Argentina on Saturday.

Rankings preview: Boks could lose No 1 spot

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the fourth round of Rugby Championship matches this weekend.

Argentina pick surprise flyhalf to face All Blacks

Gloucester wing Santiago Carreras will start at flyhalf in a much-changed Argentina team for the second Test match against New Zealand  in Brisbane on Saturday.

Boks’ lead diminished significantly, Wallabies rise in rankings

South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings has been reduced to just over two points by the All Blacks, while Australia have climbed two places on the list.