Rugby Championship R1 preview: Lineups, team news, predictions

The Rugby Championship is back. With Australia in South Africa and New Zealand in Argentina, will we see some upsets?

Rugby Championship: Everything you need to know

The Rugby Championship is just around the corner and we've got everything you need to know ahead of kick off including squads, fixtures, how to watch and more.

Injury crisis rocks All Blacks Rugby Champ squad

Injuries have continued to rock the All Blacks with Scott Robertson naming six additional players as injury cover for his 36-player Rugby Championship squad.

WR open to R360 dialogue; Papenhuyzen linked

Test rugby remains the pinnacle of the game and franchise leagues that do not offer players the chance to play it are unlikely to attract top talent, World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said on Tuesday.

All Blacks progress report: How New Zealand are shaping up for Pumas, Springboks

The All Blacks secured a predictable series sweep over the second-string French this month, but what did it tell us about the far sterner challenges to come in 2025? Liam Napier runs the rule over the series.

All Blacks grind down France to sweep series

Replacement hooker Brodie McAlister scored a late try in a memorable test debut for New Zealand to seal a 29-19 win over France in Hamilton and complete a 3-0 series sweep on Saturday.

France coach complains about refereeing in NZ

Fabien Galthié has aired grievances over the scrum while querying several decisions in the All Blacks' wins in Dunedin and Wellington.

Robertson gives Love a chance against France

Ruben Love will start at fullback in a much-changed lineup as the All Blacks look to complete a 3-0 whitewash of France in the series finale in Hamilton on Saturday.

Can mercurial McKenzie command the All Blacks as Robertson needs?

This week is expected to mark Damian McKenzie's return as starting All Blacks playmaker - but for how long?

Springboks' Wiese suspended for start of Rugby Championship

South Africa No. 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a headbutt on Italian prop Danilo Fischetti in the Springboks' 45-0 victory on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions 48-0 AUNZ Invitational: Lions roar as first Test nears

The British and Irish Lions produced their best performance of the tour so far with a thumping 48-0 win over an Australia and New Zealand invitational side. Here are three things we learned from the match in Adelaide.

As it happened: British and Irish Lions brush aside AUNZ Invitational XV

The British and Irish Lions are heading into the first Test against Australia with their chests puffed out.

Improved All Blacks dominate France, win series

New Zealand hit their stride with a much improved performance to beat France 43-17 in the second test on Saturday, running in six tries to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

More than pride on the line in AUNZ-Lions clash

A successful night for the AUNZ Invitational XV could mean more than just a shock win over the British & Irish Lions at Adelaide Oval but could also be the catalyst for fringe players to earn international call-ups.

Samu, Sotutu headline imposing run-on AUNZ XV

Les Kiss has named an imposing AUNZ Invitational starting side to face the British & Irish Lions in Adelaide, including an ominous back-rower of Shannon Frizell, Pete Samu and Hoskins Sotutu.

Tavatavanawai in as ABs make changes for France

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made two enforced changes to his starting side for the second Test against France and given centre Timoci Tavatavanawai the chance to win his first cap off the bench on Saturday.

Forty tries in 42 Tests: All Blacks history feels inevitable for Will Jordan

The All Blacks' back three remains an ever-evolving picture but there's one focal figure continuing to prove an irresistible, irreplaceable force. No matter where he features for the All Blacks, Will Jordan is a relentless attacking weapon.

All Blacks skipper Barrett out of France series

All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the remainder of his side's series with France due to a calf injury.

Young gun Lancaster named in AUNZ XV squad

All Blacks hold off depleted France 31-27 in Dunedin thriller

Will Jordan scored a try in each half and Beauden Barrett kicked to perfection as the All Blacks overcame three cancelled tries to claim a nervous 31-27 win over France in the series-opener in Dunedin on Saturday.

Sotutu, Lam further boost AUNZ XV for Lions clash

Out-of-favour All Blacks back-rower Hoskins Sotutu is among the latest group of players confirmed for the AUNZ Invitational XV that will face the British & Irish Lions in Adelaide on Saturday week.

New All Blacks era begins with four debutants

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has embarked on a new era, handing four Test debuts for New Zealand's season opener against France in Dunedin.

Grace period gone: What will Scott Robertson's second All Blacks season deliver?

As Scott Robertson prepares for his second season at the helm of New Zealand, Liam Napier explains the lessons the All Blacks must absorb.

All Blacks discard Sotutu firming for AUNZ team

Hoskins Sotutu may soon be unveiled as one of the star recruits for the AUNZ Invitational team that will face the Lions -- it may be the last time he dons a shade of black at international level.

All Blacks squad: Key takeaways as Scott Robertson embarks on season two

There were five uncapped players, and some shock omissions, in Scott Robertson's first All Blacks squad of 2025. Liam Napier unpacks it all here.