Rugby News

South Africa’s opening Rugby Championship match was a tense encounter but there was one more light-hearted moment at the Mbombela Stadium.

No 8 Warren Whitley scored a try in the 78th minute to give South Africa a thrilling 30-23 win over Argentina in their Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.

Tom Briscoe's hat-trick helped Leeds Rhinos remain on course to stay in the Super League as they swept aside London Broncos 42-28.

World champions New Zealand humiliated Australia 42-8 to open the Rugby Championship on Saturday and extend the All Blacks' recent dominance over its Bledisloe Cup rival.

New Zealand started their 2016 Rugby Championship in style with a comprehensive 42-8 victory over Australia.

All Blacks officials have confirmed a bugging device has been found in the New Zealand squad's hotel meeting room in Sydney.