The Springboks’ near two-year reign atop the World Rugby rankings could be over come Saturday afternoon.

The All Blacks have rotated their squad ahead of their match against Argentina but the Pumas should not expect a great deal of respite.

The Springboks’ near two-year reign atop the World Rugby rankings could be over come Saturday, 18 September afternoon.

The scoreline did not fully reflect the All Blacks’ dominance with Argentina producing a heroic defensive effort that included 200 tackles.

All Blacks vs Argentina kicks-off the unprecedented Rugby Championship double-header action at the Gold Coast’s Robina Stadium.

The All Blacks and Pumas kick-off the unprecedented Rugby Championship double-header action at the Gold Coast’s Robina Stadium.

A disciplinary tribunal has rescinded All Black Jordie Barrett’s red card for dangerous play against Australia last weekend, leaving him free to play in the Rugby Championship.

All Black Jordie Barrett will face a disciplinary tribunal on Tuesday, charged with reckless play after being sent off during New Zealand’s Bledisloe Cup win over Australia.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster said he was “pretty surprised” that Jordie Barrett received a red card during the third Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies in Perth.

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has insisted his team are “learning quickly” despite being handed yet another masterclass by the All Blacks.

The Wallabies will host the All Blacks in their third and final Bledisloe Cup clash – which doubles as a Rugby Championship showdown.

Australia vs New Zealand: The All Blacks and Wallabies have added to their historical needle with a recent war of words and this one could get spicy.

Australia vs New Zealand: The All Blacks and Wallabies have added to their historical needle with a recent war of words and this one could get spicy.

The Wallabies and All Blacks have named their line-ups for Sunday’s third Bledisloe Cup – and Rugby Championship – Test in Perth.

Flyhalf Quade Cooper looks set for a shock start for Australia against New Zealand in their third Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth on 5 September.

Ardie Savea’s “different” style of leadership earned him the All Blacks captaincy as he was named to lead the side for the first time against Australia next weekend.

All Blacks Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith and Richie Mo’unga did not travel to Perth for the final Bledisloe Cup Test, but will link up with the 35-man squad “at a later stage”.

Australia’s Queensland state will host the remainder of the Rugby Championship after frantic talks to secure a venue for the pandemic-hit tournament.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has been reappointed through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, ending months of uncertainty for the three-time champions.

New Zealand Football is reportedly looking at dropping the “All Whites” nickname used by the national men’s team as part of a diversity drive.

Australia has threatened to pass on a multi-million dollar bill to New Zealand if they fail to show up for a Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth.

Australia slammed New Zealand Rugby for a lack of respect on Friday, with Wallabies coach Dave Rennie “bloody angry” after the All Blacks pulled the plug on travelling to Perth for an upcoming Test.

Tonga coach and former Wallabies star Toutai Kefu is in a critical condition after being stabbed by intruders at his Brisbane home.

With the Bledisloe Cup wrapped up in a demolition of Australia, New Zealand have set their sights on the Rugby Championship with uncertainty surrounding coaches, venues and travel.

Rugby Australia is considering loosening its rules barring most overseas-based players from representing the Wallabies after their latest thrashing by New Zealand.