Latest The Rugby Championship News
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Nothing soft about Soweto slaughter
8 Oct 2012
MARK KEOHANE, in Business Day newspaper, writes for anyone to claim a few soft moments was the difference for the Boks is to claim insanity. Read more
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ABs: The myth and legend
8 Oct 2012
JON CARDINELLI says the All Blacks’ perfect balance between kicking and running, as well as their high level of execution, has allowed them to become the undisputed champs of world rugby. Read more
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Hard education for Meyer
8 Oct 2012
RYAN VREDE writes that the Springboks’ Rugby Championship campaign left Heyneke Meyer with more questions than answers. Read more
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Retallick punished for Bekker tackle
8 Oct 2012
Brodie Retallick received an off-field yellow card for his dangerous tackle on Andries Bekker during Saturday’s Test at Soccer City. Read more
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Blacklash buries Boks
6 Oct 2012
JON CARDINELLI, reporting from Soccer City, watched the All Blacks punish the Springboks in the latter stages of Saturday’s Test to win 32-16. Read more
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Gap widens between Boks and Blacks
6 Oct 2012
RYAN VREDE writes the Springboks regressed dreadfully on attack and defence and they are now even further from their goal of overhauling the All Blacks as the pre-eminent team in the game. Read more
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Wallabies punish errant Pumas
6 Oct 2012
GARETH DUNCAN watched the Wallabies capitalise on an ill-disciplined Argentine display to secure a 25-19 victory in Rosario. Read more
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‘We have a long way to go’
6 Oct 2012
While the Springboks have progressed to No 2 in the world rankings, Heyneke Meyer has conceded that it will be some time before they catch the trend-setting All Blacks. Read more
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All Blacks can get better
6 Oct 2012
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen says the world champions still have room for improvement. Read more
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Springboks 16 All Blacks 32
6 Oct 2012
GARETH DUNCAN brought you live commentary from the Rugby Championship Test at Soccer City. Read more
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Brutal & brainy Boks will triumph
5 Oct 2012
MARK KEOHANE says the Boks can beat the All Blacks if they are not suckered into turning Saturday’s Rugby Championship finale into a free-flowing spectacle. Read more
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Pressure no problem for Goosen
5 Oct 2012
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has brushed aside suggestions that the occasion and the responsibility will be too much for Johan Goosen when the 20-year-old fronts the All Blacks this Saturday. Read more
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Preview: Boks vs All Blacks
5 Oct 2012
JON CARDINELLI analyses the key match-ups and picks a winner of the Rugby Championship Test in Soweto. Read more
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Hansen backs Gear for crunch Test
4 Oct 2012
Wing Hosea Gear has been preferred to Julian Savea for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Soweto. Read more
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Wounded Wallabies brace for Pumas
4 Oct 2012
Australia have made five changes for their Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Rosario. Read more
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Heyneke keeps faith in Boks
3 Oct 2012
Heyneke Meyer has made no changes to the Springboks’ starting line-up for the Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks. Read more
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Pressure builds on Bok kickers
3 Oct 2012
Heyneke Meyer says that the Springboks cannot hope to beat the All Blacks unless their goal-kickers start converting pressure into points more consistently. Read more
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Pienaar refined by European stint
3 Oct 2012
Ruan Pienaar says that his stint in Ireland with Ulster has improved him as a player, with his temperament in particular benefiting significantly. Read more
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Bekker jolted by Mendoza nightmare
3 Oct 2012
Andries Bekker says his ‘shocking’ performance against Argentina in Mendoza was a massive wake-up call. Read more
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Wallabies to pick Harris at 15
3 Oct 2012
The Wallabies are likely to start Mike Harris at fullback for their upcoming Rugby Championship Test against Argentina. Read more
