The Latest Breaking News from Rugby Championship

Nations Championship schedule, results, kick-off times and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of the inaugural edition of the competition

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus calls for major change to Rugby Championship as New Zealand series launches

Erasmus’s South Africa will take on New Zealand next year in a new series to replace the annual competition

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

How South Africa transformed Twickenham to make more Springboks history

Victory over Argentina in London secured back-to-back Rugby Championship crowns

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025

Wallabies pack ready for next Test battle with Pumas

No Will Skelton, no worries, according to the Wallabies, who feel they have the talent to cover the loss of the rampaging lock against Argentina.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Wallabies up the physicality for smarting Springboks

The Wallabies know a repeat of their slow start in Johannesburg won't be good enough in their return Rugby Championship bout with the Springboks in Cape Town.

AAP · Aug 19, 2025

'No fear': Suaalii, Wallabies ready for Boks' backlash

Superstar centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii insists the Wallabies have nothing to fear about taking on the smarting Springboks in the Rugby Championship return bout.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

Australia proved a point in Melbourne — but second Test cannot be a false dawn

The Wallabies answered plenty of questions with their performance at the MCG - but having let victory slip away, they must build on the showing

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

What is a 20-minute red card? How new rugby law works in Six Nations

The 20-minute red card has proved popular in Super Rugby and the Rugby Championship and will now be trialled in the Six Nations for the first time

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

All Blacks edge out Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup

The Bledisloe Cup will remain in New Zealand for a 23rd straight year after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies 31-28 in a Rugby Championship thriller in Sydney.

AAP · Sep 21, 2024

Six Nations and Rugby Championship sides to play new biennial tournament

The July and November rugby union internationals are being restructured into a biennial tournament featuring 12 teams

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023