Latest The Rugby Championship News
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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
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Defence bedrock of future success
22 Aug 2012
RYAN VREDE writes the Springboks’ defensive excellence against Argentina is a greater cause for optimism than their failure to score a bonus point is cause for concern. Read more
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Pumas drop fullback
22 Aug 2012
Argentina head coach Santiago Phelan has made one change for to his starting line-up for the clash against the Springboks in Mendoza on Saturday. Read more
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What Bismarck’s loss means
21 Aug 2012
RYAN VREDE writes that Bismarck du Plessis is the most significant of all the Springboks’ injuries to date and further erodes the hope of them winning the Rugby Championship. Read more
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Pumas focus on growth
21 Aug 2012
Argentina coach Santiago Phelan hopes his team’s participation in the Rugby Championship will improve their standard of play. Read more
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Bekker, Habana in doubt for Boks
21 Aug 2012
Bryan Habana and Andries Bekker sustained ankle injuries that threatens to keep them out of the Test against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. Read more
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ABs lose Woodcock to injury
21 Aug 2012
The All Blacks suffered a major loss to their front row as loosehead prop Tony Woodcock will miss the team’s next Test against the Wallabies on Saturday. Read more
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Nothing to learn
20 Aug 2012
MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day column, said the Springboks did what was expected of them at Newlands. Read more
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Boks buzzing but big calls await
20 Aug 2012
RYAN VREDE writes there is cause for optimism around the Springboks but there are also areas of concern that could be terminal to their Rugby Championship cause if not decisively addressed. Read more
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Morne hopes to keep critics quiet
20 Aug 2012
Morne Steyn was happy with his performance during the Springboks’ 27-6 win over Argentina in Cape Town, but recognises the importance of maintaining form. Read more
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Pocock out, Genia to lead Wallabies
20 Aug 2012
Australia have been dealt a serious blow with news that captain David Pocock will miss the Test against New Zealand on Saturday. Read more
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Burden added to Bok squad
19 Aug 2012
Craig Burden has been brought in to cover hooker for the Springboks’ Test against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. Read more
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Wallabies sweat on Pocock
19 Aug 2012
Australia talisman David Pocock may miss the Test against New Zealand next week with a knee injury. Read more
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Bismarck blow for Boks
18 Aug 2012
Bismarck du Plessis is expected be sidelined for the rest of the year with a serious knee injury. Read more
