The Rugby Championship

Worcester told to prove funds ahead of Championship ‘franchise’ offer

Exclusive: Phoenix club are frontrunners to be handed a place in expanded second tier but must verify financial status

Daniel Schofield 20 Mar 2025, 8:29pm
Springboks have regenerated again – the world has been put on notice

Rassie Erasmus has delivered on promise to evolve world champions’ game – and terrifyingly for rivals there is still room for improvement

Ben Coles 30 Sep 2024, 11:55am
Rattled All Blacks have points to prove despite lifting Wellington curse

Kieran Crichard 29 Sep 2024, 10:36am
South Africa blitz Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style

Kieran Crichard 28 Sep 2024, 6:55pm
I stepped into the shoes of a scout at the Championship opener – here is what I saw

Charlie Morgan 24 Sep 2024, 8:10am
Argentina beat South Africa in Rugby Championship thriller to set up decider

Kieran Crichard 22 Sep 2024, 12:17am
New Zealand beat Australia despite late fight back to retain Bledisloe Cup

Kieran Crichard 21 Sep 2024, 10:22am

Australia ‘up Schmidt creek’ — but decline is being met with sadness rather than fury

Record 67-27 demolition at hands of Argentina drops Wallabies below Italy in world rankings and at risk of becoming third-tier nation

Daniel Schofield 9 Sep 2024, 5:18pm
Australia humbled by Argentina as they concede 67 points in record Rugby Championship thrashing

Ben Coles 7 Sep 2024, 10:58pm
South Africa edge out All Blacks to win another trophy – but they will need to evolve soon

Charlie Morgan 7 Sep 2024, 8:22pm

Rugby Championship shake-up over All Blacks-Springboks tours – Australia are second fiddle

Realignment of southern hemisphere rugby underlines the sad consequences of Australia’s decline

Ben Coles 6 Sep 2024, 7:38pm
How innovative restarts have become key battleground in South Africa v New Zealand

‘Third set-piece’ deserves same appreciation as scrums and line-outs – as illustrated by their defining role in absorbing Test at Ellis Park

Charlie Morgan 6 Sep 2024, 2:16pm

South Africa and New Zealand to renew tours, ripping up Rugby Championship in blow to Australia

Twickenham could also see Springboks take on All Blacks in what is being billed as ‘The Greatest Rugby Rivalry’

Charlie Morgan 3 Sep 2024, 8:38pm
South Africa apologise to New Zealand after music, fireworks and plane disrupt haka

Sound engineer blamed for gaffes that ‘obscured’ the All Blacks pre-match ritual

Charlie Morgan 2 Sep 2024, 1:26pm
Clock confusion mars Australia’s comeback win against Argentina

Ben Coles 1 Sep 2024, 1:28am
Springboks fight back to claim stunning victory over All Blacks

Charles Richardson 31 Aug 2024, 7:33pm
Rassie Erasmus deploys mind games against All Blacks with team announcement

Eben Etzebeth not selected to face New Zealand but could make a ‘miraculous’ recovery

Ben Coles 27 Aug 2024, 2:49pm
South Africa switch from innovations to brutal basics – and still thump Australia

Charles Richardson 17 Aug 2024, 4:18pm
Ruthless All Blacks back on track after blitzing Argentina at Eden Park

Charles Richardson 17 Aug 2024, 10:33am
How Argentina derailed the All Blacks in their own backyard – again

A fine back-row performance, some superb attack and a solid tactical plan earned the Pumas a famous win

Charlie Morgan 11 Aug 2024, 9:30am

Watch: Adventurous Springboks use set-piece innovations to blow away Wallabies

Variations at scrum and line-out in Brisbane kept Australia guessing, as Tony Brown’s new-look attack inspired South Africa to 33-7 win

Ben Coles 10 Aug 2024, 6:03pm
Agustin Creevy the hero as Argentina stun All Blacks with blockbuster win in Wellington

Charlie Morgan 10 Aug 2024, 11:15am
Joe Schmidt’s Australia honeymoon over after South Africa humbling

Ben Coles 10 Aug 2024, 8:21am

Qatar looks unlikely for hosting rugby Nations Championship finals

Rugby unions reportedly want to avoid criticism over human rights despite an £800m offer

Charlie Morgan 27 Jul 2024, 2:36am
‘The Championship is producing coaches – but Premiership teams are not interested’

Interview: Harvey Biljon, who has impressed with Jersey Reds and now Rotherham Titans, says the pathway to the top is often blocked

Charlie Morgan 7 May 2024, 1:41pm

Rugby revolution given green light with expanded World Cup and global league

New agreement will see the World Cup grow to 24 teams as well as offer security for the future of the British and Irish Lions

Gavin Mairs 24 Oct 2023, 4:40pm
South Africa v New Zealand, Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up: When is today's match and how to watch on TV

Ian Foster's All Blacks side will hope to continue their fine run of form since the Rugby Championship

Cameron Henderson 25 Aug 2023, 9:31am
South Africa have hit an unexpected World Cup rut – but will not panic

Defensive issues and injury doubts surround the reigning World Cup champions, but it would be foolish to write them off

Charlie Morgan 31 Jul 2023, 6:19pm
England have been warned as Argentina come agonisingly close to win over South Africa

Gavin Mairs 29 Jul 2023, 10:52pm
Same Eddie Jones, same problems as Australia humbled by rampant New Zealand

Cameron Henderson 29 Jul 2023, 1:40pm
The Rugby Championship 2023: Fixtures, results, how to watch and latest odds

Everything you need to know about this year's championship, where New Zealand were in ominous form

Telegraph Sport 28 Jul 2023, 7:35am
The Rugby Championship 2023: Fixtures, results, how to watch and latest odds

Everything you need to know about this year's championship, with New Zealand in ominous form

Telegraph Sport 25 Jul 2023, 2:33pm
The 15-minute All Blacks blitz that rocked South Africa

New Zealand have had a turbulent World Cup cycle but seem to be hitting form in time for the tournament

Charlie Morgan 17 Jul 2023, 11:52am