Rugby Championship

Wales celebrate a first win over the Springboks in SA

Barnes: Boks ‘definitely not’ best in the world

Former British & Irish Lions and England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says France would “flatten” the Springboks if the World Cup was to be held today.

Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa is tackled by Alex Cuthbert of Wales during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa on 09 July 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Kurt-Lee to wing it against All Blacks?

Kurt-Lee Arendse is a contender to replace Cheslin Kolbe in the starting lineup when the Springboks host the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship opener in Nelspruit on 6 August.

Boks lose Kolbe but gain experience for Rugby Championship

While Springbok veterans Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn are back for the Rugby Championship, Cheslin Kolbe is doubtful to recover in time to feature in the tournament.

Foster feels the pressure to overhaul All Blacks

Having survived the axe after a historic home loss to Ireland, Ian Foster has vowed that there will be changes as the All Blacks prepare for the two-Test mini-series against the Springboks in the Republic.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 16: Sam Cane of the All Blacks leads the haka during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Sky Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand.

All Blacks retain Cane, Foster for Bok series

New Zealand coach Ian Foster insisted on Friday he can right the misfiring All Blacks, resisting calls to drop Sam Cane as captain for the Rugby Championship after a home series defeat to Ireland.

Spencer backs Foster to lead All Blacks fight

Carlos Spencer has backed under-pressure head coach Ian Foster as the former All Blacks star prepares to return to the boxing ring.

OITA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 19: Rory Arnold of Australia reacts on the bench during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Oita, Japan.

Towering lock adds firepower to Wallabies in Rugby Champs

Experienced lock Rory Arnold and uncapped back Jock Campbell were notable call-ups on Thursday to an injury-hit Australia squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina, who are coached by former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 16: Head coach of the All Blacks Ian Foster looks on following the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Sky Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Under-fire Foster set to face Boks

Under-pressure head coach Ian Foster will still be at the helm when the reeling All Blacks begin the Rugby Championship against the world champion Springboks in South Africa.

On this day: Jantjies bursts on to the Bok scene

On this day in 2019, Herschel Jantjies made a starring Springbok debut with two tries in the Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies at Ellis Park.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 15: South African Fans during day 3 of the 2019 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok Tests, Currie Cup final set for capacity crowds

The home Test matches against Wales and New Zealand, as well as the Currie Cup final, will be able to be played in full-capacity stadiums after government repealed the limitations on public events and gatherings.