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The latest news and videos from the southern hemisphere tournament involving the Springboks, All Blacks, Wallabies and Pumas

Sanzaar apologises for Pumas absence from photoshoot

Sanzaar says no disrespect was intended after a captain’s photoshoot went ahead without anyone from the Pumas present on the eve of round five of the Rugby Championship.

Bok boss defends tactics

Coach Jacques Nienaber has defended the Springboks’ approach in the Rugby Championship match against New Zealand on Sunday which ended in an agonising 19-17 defeat.

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.

All Blacks coach: Don’t dismiss Bok style as ‘boring’

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has credited the Springboks for effectively putting his side under pressure in a thrilling Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.

epa09486974 Duane Vermeulen of the Springboks (front) is tackled by Hoskins Sotutu of the All Blacks during the Rugby Championship Round 5 match between New Zealand's All Blacks and South Africa's Springboks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, 25 September 2021. EPA/DARREN ENGLAND AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Highlights: All Blacks edge Boks to clinch Rugby Champs title

Look back at the highlights from the penultimate round of the Rugby Championship, with the All Blacks snatching a narrow victory over the Springboks and the Wallabies proving too good for Argentina in Townsville.

Wallabies wing MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13 2021: Marika Koroibete of the Wallabies reacts to a conceded try in the international Test match between the Australian Wallabies and France at AAMI Park on July 13, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo credit should read

Clinical Wallabies too strong for Pumas

Dave Rennie’s Wallabies proved too powerful for Los Pumas, coming away convincing victors in the second instalment of Saturday’s double-header in Townsville.

Ratings: Kolisi shines in Bok response

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi led from the front as the world champions rallied to challenge the top-ranked All Blacks in this rivalry’s 100th Test. ZELIM NEL rates South Africa’s key players.

Step forward for Boks, but killer instinct lacking

Despite defeat, the Boks rediscovered their soul in Townsville and, with captain Siya Kolisi front and centre, proved that their champion qualities remain firmly intact, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Jordie Barrett of the All Blacks kicks a penalty goal during the Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Argentina Pumas at QCB Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Townsville, Australia.

Barrett boots All Blacks to historic Test victory

Jordie Barrett put in a perfect performance from the kicking tee to see the All Blacks claim a nailbiting 19-17 victory over the Springboks in the 100th Test match between the two teams in Townsville on Saturday.