Rugby Championship

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.

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 14: Damian Willemse congratulates try scorer Aphelele Fassi of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Have Boks missed a trick?

With victory a long shot and the form of key players in doubt, the merits of resisting tactical changes to the Springbok lineup for the Rugby Championship rematch against the All Blacks in Gold Coast are dubious, writes ZELIM NEL.

Watch: Bok coach details long-term plan for growth, evolution

Look back at the latest Springbok media conference, where coach Jacques Nienaber opened up about the challenges the Boks have faced while admitting they are “still building towards where we were in 2019”.

Kirwan challenges Kolisi’s take on ‘Bok DNA’

All Blacks great John Kirwan disagrees with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi about what makes up South Africa’s rugby DNA.

epa09474495 Springboks players react after losing the Round 4 Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, 18 September 2021. EPA/DARREN ENGLAND

Boks uncertain about new isolation restrictions in Australia

Rugby Championship organisers have reportedly ordered players and staff to isolate in their hotels amid a Covid-19 outbreak in Brisbane, but teams can continue training ahead of the final matches in the competition.

Nienaber: Bok players ready to make amends

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks’ drive to succeed in Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks is as big as it gets.

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.

Willie le Roux losses the ball against the All Blacks

Davids: Boks could’ve made better decisions

Assistant coach Deon Davids says after an in-depth review of this past Saturday’s loss to the All Blacks, the Boks’ game management has been identified as the main area for improvement.

Boks lose Van Staden, Kolbe back

Cheslin Kolbe is expected to be fit in time for the Boks’ last Rugby Championship match of the season against the All Blacks in Gold Coast on Saturday.

All Blacks prop frustrated with Boks’ injury breaks

All Black Joe Moody has hit out at the Springboks’ deliberate ploy to slow the game down with injury breaks in Saturday’s 100th Test between South Africa and New Zealand.