Matt Williams: Whether Ireland are ready for All Blacks is big ‘unknown unknown’
Springboks have already exposed New Zealand flaws, but can Andy Farrell’s side take advantage?
Rugby Championship
Why perfecting the counterattack is central to Ireland’s World Cup evolution
Only time will tell if Andy Farrell’s side can evolve the way they need to
Rugby Championship squeezed off 2026 calendar due to All Blacks’ South Africa tour
The southern hemisphere competition will return in 2027
Owen Doyle: Modern lineouts are a nonsense – here’s why they need to change
England’s skill in 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning manoeuvre a far cry from what we see today
South Africa win Rugby Championship after Malcolm Marx double leaves Argentina behind
Pumas have too much to do after hooker’s second try
All-powerful New Zealand banish brave Australia to 11th straight Bledisloe loss
All Blacks give themselves chance of Rugby Championship success before South Africa game later
Matt Williams: Meet the southern stars set to light up the November Test window against Ireland
The current quality of southern hemisphere rugby makes next month one of Ireland’s most challenging for many years
South Africa make just one change as they look to seal Rugby Championship crown
Loosehead prop Ox Nche returns to the frontrow for Saturday’s game against Argentina at Twickenham
All Blacks hold off Wallabies rally to retain Bledisloe Cup
New Zealand extend Eden Park unbeaten record to 52 games
Matt Williams: Springboks’ stunning reinvention poses a daunting new challenge for Ireland
Move away from the bomb squad has breathed fresh life into rugby, but it’s also bad news for South Africa’s opponents
Ireland must adapt to revolutionary changes we are seeing in Rugby Championship
Ireland must prepare to adapt to Rugby Championship’s rapid changes in attacking tactics or risk being left behind
Rugby Championship has been compelling this year so why tinker with it now?
South Africa and New Zealand’s selfish decision to go it alone will lead to competition hiatus and looks foolish
Imperious South Africa inflict heaviest ever Test defeat on All Blacks
Springboks smash New Zealand in Wellington as Argentina beat Australia
Is Father Time catching up with this legendary generation of Springboks?
Spine of team that won two World Cups is past its best and the next generation have yet to be battle-tested
Historic home win for Argentina over New Zealand throws Rugby Championship wide open
Los Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi delighted with victory in Buenos Aires
South Africa go back to basics to beat Australia in Cape Town
Handre Pollard kicks 15 points as Springboks go back to aerial game to secure victory
South Africa ‘itching to get on to the field’ as they look to make up for disappointing defeat to Australia
Rugby Championship previews: Scott Robertson adds extra beef to All Blacks backrow for second Test in Argentina
Matt Williams: The Wallabies have answered insults and pettiness in the only way possible
Joe Schmidt can take a bow after Australia exploited a Springbok vulnerability in a way no other team has been able to
Joe Schmidt puts family first once again in coaching career
The Wallabies head coach is set to leave the job to spend more time with family in New Zealand
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson expects beaten South Africa to revert to ‘DNA’
Australia rallied from 22 points down to beat the Springboks at Ellis Park for the first time in over 60 years
Australia fight back to stun South Africa with bonus-point win at Ellis Park
Wallabies show form from last two Lions Tests to beat Springboks in Rugby Championship
Rugby Championship: TV details, fixtures and team news for southern hemisphere competition
New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina take part over two months
Nic White puts Australia retirement on hold to answer SOS for South Africa tour
Tom Lynagh ruled out of the two Tests in South Africa after his failed HIA
Wallabies can take heart from Lions series for litmus Tests against South Africa
Inspired by Will Skelton, Australia are fit and full of fire after smashing the Lions in Sydney and rediscovering their mojo
Ireland sitting ahead of Springboks shows rugby world rankings are ‘a load of nonsense’
Deep down, the fiercely competitive Rassie Erasmus will be peeved at the Boks’ world ranking
It’s time to give serial winners South Africa the credit they deserve
Odds on an unprecedented third straight World Cup are tumbling given the Boks’ remarkable big-game mentality
South Africa put Argentina to the sword to secure Rugby Championship crown
Aphelele Fassi and Pieter-Steph du Toit score two tries each as Springboks dominate decider
New Zealand prove too strong for Australia as they end Wellington drought
Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies started like a train but failed to turn early dominance into points
Eben Etzebeth set to become most capped Springbok in title decider against Argentina
Etzebeth is preparing to play in his 128th Test in Nelspruit and will overtake former secondrow colleague Victor Matfield
Jordie Barrett a doubt for Ireland v All Blacks Autumn international
The New Zealand centre has been ruled out of the second test against Australia, and will be assessed ahead of European tour
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi urges continued improvement after Springboks win
Contepomi has led side to Rugby Championship wins over their three rivals for the first time in a single year
Matt Williams: Talk of fading All Blacks is disrespectful and ridiculous
In advance of Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash, claims that New Zealand are a spent rugby force could not have come at a worse time for Australia
Joe Schmidt admits Australia ‘fell off a cliff’ in humiliating defeat to Argentina
Wallabies concede the most points in their history after leading 20-3 in the first half
South Africa inflict more pain on New Zealand with tight win in Cape Town
Siya Kolisi and Malcolm Marx scored tries as South Africa recorded a fourth win in a row over the All Blacks
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