Argentina

Rankings preview: Boks could lose No 1 spot

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the fourth round of Rugby Championship matches this weekend.

Argentina pick surprise flyhalf to face All Blacks

Gloucester wing Santiago Carreras will start at flyhalf in a much-changed Argentina team for the second Test match against New Zealand in Brisbane on Saturday.

Samu Kerevi of the Wallabies makes a run

Boks’ lead diminished significantly, Wallabies rise in rankings

South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings has been reduced to just over two points by the All Blacks, while Australia have climbed two places on the list.

All Blacks blank Los Pumas

The All Blacks overcame a frustrating start to clinch a commanding bonus-point win over Argentina in Gold Coast on Saturday.

Los Pumas bring back Sanchez for All Blacks showdown

Veteran playmaker Nicolas Sanchez has been promoted to Argentina’s starting XV to take on the All Blacks in Gold Coast on Sunday.

South Africa and Argentina on their way to Australia

False positive in Bok camp as Covid-19 scare avoided

A false positive Covid-19 test in the Springbok camp reportedly nearly caused chaos in the Rugby Championship and would have severely disrupted match preparations.

Kremer accused of taking ‘cheap shot’ at Hendrikse

Sean Everitt says Springbok and Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse was a victim of a “cheap shot” in the Test against Argentina.

Watch: Am’s try-saving turnover

Springbok centre and defence captain Lukhanyo Am denied Argentina’s Santiago Carreras a certain try in the closing stages of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with this brilliant interception.

Lukhanyo Am of the Springboks during the 2021 Rugby Championship game between Argentina and South Africa at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 21 August 2021 ©Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Highlights: Boks secure scrappy win over ill-disciplined Los Pumas

A stunning first half display and two tries of pure magic aided the Springboks to a well-deserved win over Argentina in their second Rugby Championship clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

Kolisi: Boks becoming tighter group by putting SA first

Captain Siya Kolisi says the healthy competition for starting places in the Springbok squad has been one of the main factors that has contributed to the team’s recent success.