Argentina stun All Blacks for famous win in Wellington
Argentina stunned New Zealand with a 38-30 win away in Wellington as they outscored the All Blacks four tries to three in a dramatic start to the Rugby Championship.
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Springboks romp to victory in Australia in Rugby Championship opener
Winger Kurt-Lee Arendse scored two tries as South Africa matched their biggest ever win over the Wallabies on Australian soil with a 33-7 victory over their error-strewn hosts in the Rugby Championship opener in Brisbane.
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Try-scoring ace Jordan on All Blacks bench for Argentina Test, Savea fills in as captain
Prolific try-scorer Will Jordan was Thursday selected on the bench for New Zealand's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Wellington, while TJ Perenara starts at scrum-half on his return from injury.
20-minute red cards to be used in Rugby Championship
The upcoming edition of the Rugby Championship will feature several law changes aimed at speeding the game up and offering softer punishments for certain red card offences, governing body SANZAAR has said.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu starts at flyhalf for Springboks against Wallabies, Pollard on bench
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for Saturday's opening Rugby Championship encounter against Australia in Brisbane.
20-minute red cards to be used in Rugby Championship
Governing body Sanzaar said on Tuesday that 20-minute red cards will be among the rules changes for the 2024 Rugby Championship, which starts on Saturday.
Springboks boosted by Irish battles, says Leinster's RG Snyman ahead of Rugby Championship
The two Test series against Ireland last month could prove ideal preparation for South Africa's opening two matches in the Rugby Championship against Australia over the next fortnight, Leinster lock RG Snyman said.