ALL BLACKS

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Tony Brown under no illusions as to the challenge awaiting the Boks

Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown believes their upcoming Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand is the biggest challenge since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.

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World Cup-winning All Black enjoying competitiveness of Rugby Championship

Former All Blacks pivot Stephen Donald heaped praise on the 2025 Rugby Championship after two thrilling rounds.

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Kwagga Smith eyes historic Eden Park win for Springboks

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith believes that defeating the All Blacks at Eden Park would be a landmark achievement in South Africa's quest to return to the top of the World Rugby rankings.

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Boks within striking distance of No. 1 as Rugby Championship showdown looms

The Springboks climbed to No. 2 in the World Rugby rankings after their 30-22 win over the Wallabies in Cape Town, combined with the All Blacks' upset loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires.

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Veteran hooker Codie Taylor earns 100th cap as All Blacks face Argentina

Hooker Codie Taylor will become the 14th All Black to reach 100 Test caps when he runs out against Argentina for the second round of the Rugby Championship.

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Two changes for Los Pumas as they seek revenge against All Blacks

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made just two changes to his starting team for their Rugby Championship rematch against New Zealand in Buenos Aires on Saturday.