Boks’ Rugby Champs return confirmed
The Springboks will make their return to the Rugby Championship with two home Tests before embarking on a four-match tour of Australasia, according to the 2021 tournament schedule.
Boks’ status as world’s best ripped apart as ‘illusion’
The Springboks’ status as the best Test team in the world and their preparation for the British & Irish Lions series have been called into question.
Joseph: Rugby Champs Japan’s ultimate dream
Japan coach Jamie Joseph says inclusion in the Rugby Championship is the ‘the ultimate’ goal for the Brave Blossoms.
All Blacks lose Cane to injury … again
The All Blacks may head into the Rugby Championship without captain Sam Cane, who has been ruled out for up to six months with a chest injury.
NZ open to co-host Rugby Champs but SA, Aus not on board
New Zealand are looking to co-host this year’s Rugby Championship with a southern-hemisphere partner, but South Africa and Australia are not in agreement.
Australia wants to host ‘mini World Cup’
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan would like Australia to host a ‘mini World Cup’ in July.
Ledesma: ‘We couldn’t climb Everest again’
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has lamented his side’s 38-0 Tri-Nations defeat to the All Blacks in Newcastle on Saturday.
Sanchez: We said today is the day
Flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez says there was an unprecedented sense of belief in the Argentina squad that they could beat the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.
Foster: We got rattled again
Coach Ian Foster says the All Blacks are hurting greatly after their shock 25-15 defeat by Argentina in Sydney on Saturday.
Jake: SA rugby getting best of both worlds
Jake White has highlighted the benefits of the top franchises playing in the northern hemisphere, while retaining the opportunity for the Boks to still annually face the All Blacks.
