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# Explosive

22-year-old Savea gets first All Blacks start for Springboks clash

The Hurricanes openside ripped up Super Rugby this year.

10.4k

Sep 14th 2016, 6:24 PM

# crucial win

Pressure eased on Michael Cheika as Australia dig deep to see off the Springboks

The Wallabies avoided a seventh straight defeat.

4.7k

Sep 10th 2016, 2:17 PM

# Convincing

All Blacks surge past Pumas with second-half blitz

New Zealand have never lost against the Argentines.

6.8k

Sep 10th 2016, 10:46 AM

# rugby championship

Lienert-Brown drops out as All Blacks make one change for visit of Argentina

Ryan Crotty returns to the midfield after an injury for Saturday’s clash with the Pumas in Hamilton.

4.5k

Sep 7th 2016, 7:38 PM

# Landmark

Late drama sees Argentina earn first-ever home win over South Africa

The hosts were temporarily reduced to 14 men when tighthead prop Ramiro Herrera was sin-binned.

11.8k

Aug 27th 2016, 11:08 PM

# back in gold

Cheika recalls Quade Cooper in a bid to spark Wallaby revival in Wellington

Bernard Foley will start in the centre as the World Cup runners-up look to avenge their 42-8 home humbling.

5.1k

Aug 25th 2016, 8:46 AM

# Young blood

All Blacks hand debut to 21-year-old centre for Wallabies clash in Wellington

Anton Lienert-Brown has been named to start by Steve Hansen in Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test.

8.7k

Aug 24th 2016, 9:32 PM

# playmaker

Ankle injury means Matt Giteau has probably played his last game for the Wallabies

The Toulon star fractured his ankle in as the Wallabies were trounced in Sydney.

8.2k

Aug 21st 2016, 12:27 PM

# late winner

Last-gasp Whiteley try gives Boks victory in thriller against Pumas

Allister Coetzee’s side got their Rugby Championship off to a winning start.

4.5k

Aug 20th 2016, 6:49 PM

All Blacks dismantle Cheika's Wallabies in superb Bledisloe performance

Steve Hansen’s men were on fire on Australian soil.

10.6k

Aug 20th 2016, 1:24 PM

# Dispute

Wallabies bring Giteau back for Rugby Championship despite Toulon discontent

Mourad Boudjellal is thought to be unhappy about Test rugby taking his players from Toulon.

5.5k

Jul 29th 2016, 11:32 AM

# the quizziness end

Who should you support in the World Cup now Ireland are out?

Guaranteed to sort you out with a country to root for in the Rugby Championship too!

33.3k

Oct 22nd 2015, 5:00 PM

# Due South

You won't have to switch channel to watch the RWC semi-finalists in action over the next five years

Sky’s deal with Sanzar includes rights for summer tours to the southern hemisphere.

9.6k

Oct 21st 2015, 11:41 AM

# Contenders

Cheika's Wallabies lay down World Cup marker with win over All Blacks

A brilliant second-half display saw the Australians emerge as fully deserving Rugby Championship victors.

10.4k

Aug 8th 2015, 1:15 PM

# prop life

There was a brilliant Wallabies' front row try against the All Blacks

Sekope Kepu showed some beautiful footwork to score.

8.1k

Aug 8th 2015, 12:01 PM

# experience

Four changes to Springboks' starting XV as captain Jean de Villiers returns

Heyneke Meyer has made a number of changes to his team to face Argentina on Saturday.

8.9k

Aug 5th 2015, 10:15 PM

# push or punch?

Australia flanker Michael Hooper let off with 1-week ban, free to face All Blacks

The disciplinary panel found the flanker’s apparent punch to be open-handed and on the low end of the scale for the offence of striking.

5.8k

Jul 30th 2015, 10:50 AM

# classic

Analysis: Beautiful lines and Richie McCaw's contentious winning try

We’ve taken an in-depth look at the three second-half tries in South Africa’s defeat to the All Blacks.

12.3k

Jul 28th 2015, 7:42 PM

# warning shots

Analysis: All Blacks and Springboks fire World Cup warning shots

In a classic encounter at Ellis Park, both teams pounced for brilliant first-half tries.

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Jul 27th 2015, 3:08 PM

# Due South

All Blacks box clever and 5 more talking points from the Rugby Championship weekend

The big three were pretty impressive.

7.6k

Jul 27th 2015, 10:27 AM

# timing their run

Late Aussie flourish sets up Rugby Championship decider against NZ in Sydney

Michael Cheika’s men ran in two tries in the last two minutes to seal a bonus point win away to Argentina.

9.5k

Jul 26th 2015, 2:08 AM

# rugby championship

All Blacks outsmart South Africa with late line-out play in 5-try thriller

We wouldn’t complain too much if these two met in the World Cup final.

15.2k

Jul 25th 2015, 6:03 PM

# Basic Skills

Analysis: Retallick epitomises why All Blacks are best in the world

The 24-year-old second row has already been named the best individual player in the game.

10.5k

Jul 24th 2015, 7:45 AM

# fresh faces

Two debutants named in exciting All Blacks team to face South Africa

Lima Sopoaga and James Broadhurst will make their international bows at Ellis Park.

6.8k

Jul 23rd 2015, 12:07 PM

# Comeback

An old familiar face is back in the Springboks team to face the All Blacks

Heinrich Brüssow is set for his first South Africa start since 2011.

8.2k

Jul 22nd 2015, 11:08 AM

# Beast Mode

Watch Ma'a Nonu go into beast mode for the All Blacks this morning

New Ulster signing Charles Piutau also scored a well worked try.

14.2k

Jul 17th 2015, 9:50 PM

# Winning

New Zealand make light work of Argentina in Rugby Championship opener

The All Blacks outscored their visitors by five tries to two.

7.3k

Jul 17th 2015, 1:12 PM

# bakkies home

Pienaar and 'Boks up against Botha and 7 more Toulon stars in World XV

South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer has named an experimental midfield including the exciting 21-year-old Jesse Kriel.

6.8k

Jul 9th 2015, 1:42 PM

# Back in black

The All Blacks have been back in camp and are making some great video diaries

They’re gearing up for a packed few months of rugby

8.1k

Jun 26th 2015, 11:33 AM

# enough

Ewen McKenzie resigns as Wallabies coach after 'extraordinary character assassination'

The former Reds boss has been at the helm during a turbulent time in Australian international rugby.

9.2k

Oct 18th 2014, 12:52 PM

# Highlights

Pumas laud Pichot after historic Wallaby win, Aussies moan about lasers

Here’s the highlights of Argentina’s awesome day.

12.1k

Oct 5th 2014, 7:42 PM

# epic encounter

Here are all the tries from the cracker between the All Blacks and South Africa

The All Blacks had never lost in the Rugby Championship…..until today.

10.6k

Oct 4th 2014, 9:03 PM

# last gasp

Lambie penalty gives Boks thrilling win over All Blacks

The All Blacks were beaten for the first time ever in the Rugby Championship.

4.8k

Oct 4th 2014, 6:49 PM

# The Bus

Julian Savea now has 27 tries in 27 Tests for the All Blacks

The wing scored his latest five-pointer last night against Argentina.

5.1k

Sep 28th 2014, 2:24 PM

# bonus territory

Fitness and spirit key to beating Wallabies, says 'Boks coach Meyer

South Africa finished strong to claim a bonus point in Cape Town.

3.5k

Sep 28th 2014, 9:25 AM

# rugby championship

Highlights: De Villiers double helps Springboks leave Australia in the dust

South Africa trailed the Wallabies at half-time in Cape Town, but finished with a bonus point.

4.5k

Sep 27th 2014, 9:18 PM

# Hanging On

Pumas still await their first Rugby Championship win as Aussies edge them Down Under

A late rally from the Argentines ensured a nervy finale for the Wallabies.

4.3k

Sep 13th 2014, 1:51 PM

# Pop Pass

Take a moment to luxuriate in Kieran Read's sleight of hand offload for this try

Read delivered the perfect pop pass for Richie McCaw’s try

8.2k

Sep 13th 2014, 12:24 PM

# missed opportunity

South Africa blow late chances to let All Blacks off the hook

South Africa had two great opportunities to snatch a win in Wellington.

5.1k

Sep 13th 2014, 10:57 AM

# Showdown

Get pumped up for All Blacks vs South Africa with this spine-tingling montage

The two best teams in the world clash in Wellington tomorrow morning.

5.8k

Sep 12th 2014, 7:23 PM