Latest The Rugby Championship News
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Boks’ response must speak loudest
30 Aug 2012
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers said they had to be accountable for their poor showing in Mendoza and said that accountability must be exhibited through their forthcoming performances. Read more
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Duane’s day to remember
29 Aug 2012
Duane Vermeulen is finally a Springbok and one of two uncapped players for the Rugby Championship tour to Australia and New Zealand. Read more
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Mitchell’s injury curse continues
29 Aug 2012
Drew Mitchell faces another long spell on the sidelines after picking up an ankle injury during the Wallabies’ loss to the All Blacks last weekend. Read more
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Shocking Springboks must break shackles
27 Aug 2012
MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day newspaper column, says Heyneke Meyer’s game plan and playing philosophy is simply not good enough. Read more
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Keep the faith
27 Aug 2012
RYAN VREDE writes that the Springboks’ performance in Mendoza was woeful but it is premature to make absolute judgements about Heyneke Meyer’s aptitude. Read more
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Meltdown in Mendoza
26 Aug 2012
MARK KEOHANE writes South Africa’s lack of leadership in the forwards was exposed in Mendoza, as was the naivety of a pack that is unfortunately a shadow of the beasts who have worn the jersey in the past five years. Read more
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Meyer laments breakdown efforts, discipline
26 Aug 2012
Springbok head coach Heyneke Meyer says his players let themselves and the nation down with their disappointing performance against Argentina in Mendoza. Read more
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Pumas hold bumbling Boks
25 Aug 2012
RYAN VREDE reports on a 16-16 draw in which Argentina soared while the Springboks stunk. Read more
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Argentina 16 Springboks 16
25 Aug 2012
GARETH DUNCAN brought you live commentary from the Rugby Championship Test in Mendoza. Read more
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Woeful Wallabies sink to all-time low
25 Aug 2012
MARK KEOHANE writes Australia were woeful in Auckland and the All Blacks will at least get a contest when they play the Springboks. Read more
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ABs duo key in Wallabies drubbing
25 Aug 2012
GARETH DUNCAN watched Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams make telling contributions in the All Blacks’ 22-0 victory over the Wallabies at Eden Park. Read more
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Preview: Argentina vs Springboks
24 Aug 2012
RYAN VREDE analyses the key match-ups and picks the winner in Saturday’s Test. Read more
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KeoTV: Stop Steyn bashing
24 Aug 2012
MARK KEOHANE and RYAN VREDE agree that Morne Steyn is the best flyhalf we have in the context of what Heyneke Meyer wants to achieve with his game plan. Read more
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KeoTV: Deans in the dumps
24 Aug 2012
MARK KEOHANE and RYAN VREDE predict another miserable weekend for Robbie Deans against an All Blacks side who will only be tested by the Springboks. Read more
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Pumas pick new pivot
24 Aug 2012
Flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez was named as Juan Martin Hernandez’s replacement for Argentina’s Test against the Springboks in Mendoza on Saturday. Read more
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Daniel out, Potgieter in
22 Aug 2012
Willem Alberts will start at No 8 against Argentina in Mendoza with Jacques Potgieter at blindside flank. Read more
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Cooper back for Wallabies
22 Aug 2012
Flyhalf Quade Cooper will make his first Test appearance for the Wallabies since the World Cup, when the Aussies tackle the All Blacks in Auckland this weekend. Read more
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Kiwis call on Crockett
22 Aug 2012
The All Blacks have made one change for their Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies in Auckland. Read more
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Pumas’ star man out
22 Aug 2012
Argentina flyhalf Juan Martín Hernández will miss the Test against the Springboks in Mendoza as a result of a groin injury. Read more
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KeoTV: Grow up
22 Aug 2012
MARK KEOHANE says there needs to be greater respect for the value and decisions of South African players from the global rugby fraternity. Read more
