Genia backs newly mature O’Connor to shine for Wallabies

Will Genia believes James O'Connor will grasp his chance if a six-year Wallabies exile comes to an end when Australia face Argentina.

Hansen: Springboks showdown will have no bearing on World Cup clash

Head coach Steve Hansen is relishing what promises to be another almighty battle with South Africa this weekend.

Marchant called up but Cipriani left out for England training camp in Treviso

Joe Marchant is among the 38 players who have made the trip to Italy as England step up their preparations for the Rugby World Cup.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK | 2019 Rugby Championship Rd 1

Springboks name strong squad for All Blacks and Pumas clashes

The fourteen South Africa players who flew to New Zealand on Thursday will be joined by another 22.

TRY OF THE WEEK | 2019 Rugby Championship Rd 1

Gamble pays off for Hansen as New Zealand get ‘money in the bank’

Head coach Steve Hansen says New Zealand's less-experienced players will learn from a huge battle with Argentina.

All Blacks relieved after fending off powerful Argentina in Rugby Championship opener

Argentina pushed New Zealand all the way in Buenos Aires, and All Blacks star Ardie Savea agreed the contest felt like war at times.

Argentina 16-20 New Zealand: All Blacks pip plucky Pumas

Argentina kept New Zealand scoreless for the second half of their Buenos Aires showdown, but could not avoid a Rugby Championship defeat.

Hooper: Australia have a lot to look at after South Africa defeat

Michael Hooper admitted Australia have a lot of things to work on following their 35-17 Rugby Championship defeat to South Africa.