Rugby Championship

The latest news and videos from the southern hemisphere tournament involving the Springboks, All Blacks, Wallabies and Pumas

McCaw still setting the standard

Steve Hansen says that All Blacks captain Richie McCaw remains one of the most influential players in Test rugby, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Boks delay call on Duane

The call on Duane Vermeulen’s availability for the Test against the All Blacks will be delayed until the last possible moment, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Boks must shut down Barrett

The Springboks will need to contain the multitalented Beauden Barrett if they’re to have any chance of beating the All Blacks at Ellis Park, writes JON CARDINELLI.

‘You don’t have to lose to learn’

The All Blacks’ unbeaten record will not impact on their motivation for the Ellis Park Test nor their desire to win the 2015 World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.