South Africa 35-17 Australia: Debutant Jantjies inspires Springboks
South Africa debutant Herschel Jantjies did his World Cup chances no harm as he scored two tries in a dominant 35-17 win over Australia.
O’Driscoll hopes departing Schmidt can sign off in style at Rugby World Cup
Former Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll has heaped praise on coach Joe Schmidt and says Andy Farrell is the right man to replace him.
Rugby Championship: Australia under pressure as Cheika puts his job on the line
Australia endured a miserable 2018 and there is no room for error in a World Cup year. But can their mixed bag of a... Read more
Ledesma hopes for exciting performance from Argentina
Argentina have named 13 Jaguares in their starting line-up to face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.
Rugby Championship: Opportunity knocks for World Cup hopefuls
Sevu Reece is among the Rugby World Cup hopefuls who will look to make their mark in a shortened Rugby Championship.
Rugby Championship: How the four nations measure up ahead of 2019 tournament
New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina will all hope to find form at the tournament ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
The Breakdown: A statistical look at the first round of Rugby Championship matches
Argentina will have to produce something special to claim a historic win over New Zealand in their Rugby Championship opener.
Du Preez twins join Sale on permanent deals
It will be a family affair at Sale Sharks next season after twins Daniel and Jean-Luc du Preez agreed to join brother Robert.
Sevu Reece to make All Blacks debut against Argentina
The top try-scorer in the 2019 Super Rugby season, Sevu Reece, will make his first appearance for the All Blacks against Argentina.
White and Slipper earn Wallabies recalls, no place for O’Connor
Australia coach Michael Cheika has named a much-changed side for his side's Rugby Championship opener, with Nic White among those recalled.
Etzebeth to skipper Boks as Elstadt and Herschel Jantjies make bows
A Springboks team featuring two debutants will be captained by Eben Etzebeth against Australia on Saturday.
Lealiifano and Sio to miss Springboks Test
Michael Cheika has trimmed half a dozen players from his Australia squad to face South Africa, the injured Christian Lealiifano among them.
O’Connor wanted behavioural clauses in Rugby Australia deal
Set for a first Wallabies appearance in six years, James O'Connor has agreed a contract that includes behavioural clauses.
James O’Connor rejoins Reds to revive Wallabies World Cup dream
An immediate Wallabies recall could come the way of James O'Connor after he signed a two-year deal with the Reds and Australian Rugby.
Dyantyi out of Springboks’ Rugby Championship opener
A hamstring injury will see South Africa without star wing Aphiwe Dyantyi against Australia on Saturday.
Extra time, Super Over and boundaries – England’s dramatic World Cup wins
Omnisport looks at England's World Cup wins – and none have been straightforward.
