Latest The Rugby Championship News
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Meyer’s selections have restricted Boks
10 Sep 2012
MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day newspaper column, says Heyneke Meyer’s dream of coaching the Springboks has become a nightmare. Read more
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Etzebeth banned, Botha to join Boks
10 Sep 2012
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has received a two-week suspension for his headbutt on Wallabies No 5 Nathan Sharpe. Read more
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More balance but no blitz please
10 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE writes that those calling for the immediate reversion to an expansive approach have short memories. Read more
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Morné must go
10 Sep 2012
JON CARDINELLI writes that Heyneke Meyer is doing the Springboks, and Morné Steyn himself, a disservice by persisting with the out-of-form flyhalf. Read more
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Carter to miss Bok clash
9 Sep 2012
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter won’t be fit for next week’s Test against the Springboks. Read more
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Wallabies lose Genia for season
9 Sep 2012
Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia has been ruled out of rugby for six months due to a ruptured ACL in his knee. Read more
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Wallabies compound Bok woes
8 Sep 2012
JON CARDINELLI watched the Wallabies record their fifth consecutive win against the Springboks with a 26-19 victory on Saturday. Read more
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Boks’ failure rooted in defence
8 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE writes the Springboks’ troubles have mounted, with poor defence now added to their list of shortcomings. A specialist fetcher will go some way to fixing this problem. Read more
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Etzebeth cited
8 Sep 2012
Eben Etzebeth has been cited for foul play during the match between Australia and South Africa. Read more
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Wallabies 26 Springboks 19
8 Sep 2012
GARETH DUNCAN brought you live commentary from the Rugby Championship Test in Perth. Read more
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Blacks battle past Pumas
8 Sep 2012
SIMON BORCHARDT saw the All Blacks score two tries in the final quarter to beat Argentina 21-5 in Wellington. Read more
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KeoTV: Boks in Blacks’ dust
7 Sep 2012
MARK KEOHANE says there has to be drastic changes to the Springboks’ game plan if they hope to compete with and beat the All Blacks consistently. Read more
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JdV: ‘Boks have a point to prove’
7 Sep 2012
Jean de Villiers believes the Springboks have plenty to work on if they want to achieve victory over the Wallabies in Perth this Saturday. Read more
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KeoTV: Backing Bekker
6 Sep 2012
MARK KEOHANE says there has to be a concerted investment in Andries Bekker. Read more
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Prime time for Pienaar
6 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE writes Ruan Pienaar is under immense pressure to take his chance at building a Test career as a starting scrumhalf. Pressure, however, has always been his nemesis. Read more
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Preview: Wallabies vs Springboks
6 Sep 2012
JON CARDINELLI analyses the key match-ups and picks the winner in Saturday’s Test. Read more
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Carter out, Cruden starts
6 Sep 2012
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter has been withdrawn from the side to face Argentina at the weekend. Read more
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Moore to miss Perth Test
6 Sep 2012
Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks on Saturday. Read more
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KeoTV: Missed opportunity
5 Sep 2012
MARK KEOHANE says Heyneke Meyer’s conservatism in sticking with Morné Steyn will be costly. Read more
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Hooper’s hyped for Bok bashers
5 Sep 2012
Wallabies specialist opensider Michael Hooper expects to take a physical beating in Perth on Saturday. Read more
