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The Rugby Championship 2016

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The Rugby Championship 2016
The 2016 edition of the Rugby Championship – the southern hemisphere’s pre-eminent international competition – takes place 20 August to 8 October when it returns to a full six-round format following a shortened three-round contest in 2015 to accommodate the Rugby World Cup. The defending champions are Australia and the other teams involved are New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina.
Australia coach Michael Cheika is not backing down from his post-match rant. Photo: AFP

‘Stop whining,’ New Zealand’s Steve Hansen tells Australian counterpart Michael Cheika

Australia coach Michael Cheika continued his rant against the All Blacks on Sunday, saying he would not back down from his outburst after the New Zealanders’ record-setting victory.

New Zealand overcome Australia in Bledisloe Cup for record 18th straight test triumph

Quade Cooper dropped as Australia try to stop all-conquering All Blacks

‘Focused’ All Blacks won’t be distracted by Australia in world record bid

New Zealand have warned Australia they won’t let any provocation stand in the way of Saturday’s date with destiny when they hope to break the 47-year-old record for consecutive test wins.

New Zealand’s Israel Dagg (right) reacts after scoring a try during the rugby championship match between South Africa and New Zealand. Photo: AP

Australia will be a ‘different beast’ at Eden Park as All Blacks eye record

Australia will be a “different beast” to the side that suffered back-to-back thrashings by the All Blacks in August when they line up for another clash at Eden Park on Saturday, according to flanker Jerome Kaino.

Injured Wallaby David Pocock hopeful of Bledisloe Cup return against All Blacks

Forward David Pocock is optimistic of being fit after a month out with a broken hand as Australia look to halt the New Zealand’s bid for a world-record 18th consecutive test win on Saturday in the Bledisloe Cup meeting in at Eden Park in Auckland.

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New Zealand’s Aaron Smith withdraws from Bledisloe Cup test against Australia after sex scandal guilty verdict

New Zealand scrum-half Aaron Smith has pulled out of the Bledisloe Cup test against Australia on Saturday after being found guilty of serious misconduct by a New Zealand Rugby employment panel.

Aaron Smith runs against South Africa during a Rugby Championship test match in September. Photo: AP

Michael Cheika demands ‘edgier’ Australia after beating Argentina

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika said his side will need to be sharper when they return to face England in December after ending the Rugby Championship with a 33-21 win over Argentina at Twickenham.

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‘Not perfect’: what must the All Blacks do to please Steve Hansen after thrashing Springboks?

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen refused to get carried away after a 57-15 demolition of arch-rivals South Africa created two records and moved the All Blacks within one victory of another.

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Disgraced Aaron Smith out as All Blacks make four changes for Springboks test

New Zealand have made four changes for their final Rugby Championship test against South Africa on Saturday, while retaining TJ Perenara at the expense of disgraced halfback Aaron Smith.

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Waisake Naholo in action against Wales at Eden Park in Auckland in June 2016. Photo: AFP

Down the toilet: All Blacks drop Aaron Smith over illicit airport bathroom encounter

The All Blacks suspended halfback Aaron Smith on Thursday over a toilet tryst with a woman at a busy airport, in the latest scandal to hit the beleaguered New Zealand Rugby union.

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Aaron Smith has been banned by the New Zealand Rugby Union. Photo: AFP

All Blacks set for key changes in clash against Springboks

Loose forward Jerome Kaino, centre George Moala and winger Waisake Naholo are likely to start in a much-changed New Zealand side for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against South Africa in Durban, coach Steve Hansen has suggested.

Unstoppable New Zealand blitz Argentina to extend winning run

Champions New Zealand scored three late first half tries to set-up a 36-17 Rugby Championship triumph over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

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Australia face rejig for London trip to face Argentina after Sean McMahon injury blow

Australia head to London for their final Rugby Championship test with renewed concerns about their back row after Sean McMahon suffered a “significant” ankle injury in the loss to South Africa in Pretoria.

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Australia’s Sean McMahon is tackled by South Africa’s Francois Louw. Photo: AP

Allister Coetzee hails skipper Adriaan Strauss and match-winner Morne Steyn after Springbok victory over Wallabies

Coach Allister Coetzee hailed skipper Adriaan Strauss and match-winner Morne Steyn after South Africa ground out an 18-10 Rugby Championship victory over Australia in Pretoria on Saturday.

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South Africa captain Adriaan Strauss runs with the ball. Photo: EPA
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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen rings the changes with British & Irish Lions tour in mind

Rookie loose forward Liam Squire will make his first test start as All Blacks coach Steve Hansen reinstated his policy of developing depth for the Rugby Championship clash with Argentina in Buenos Aires on Sunday morning (Hong Kong time).

New faces: Sefa Naivalu and Tolu Latu in Wallabies squad for South Africa and Argentina clashes

Winger Sefa Naivalu and hooker Tolu Latu were on Thursday called into Australia’s squad for their Rugby Championship clashes against South Africa and Argentina next month.

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Can they be stopped? World record in sight for improving Rugby Championship-winning All Blacks

New Zealand’s ability to seal the Rugby Championship with two rounds remaining highlighted the burgeoning gap between the world champions and the rest of the sides, though the team were not prepared to let their final games become footnotes.

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New Zealand players celebrate winning the Freedom Cup after their win over South Africa. Photo: AFP

Holding on: Australia’s blitz start paves way for victory over Argentina

Australia stunned Argentina with three tries in the opening 12 minutes but were forced to defend for much of the remainder of the Rugby Championship test before running out 36-20 winners at Perth Oval on Saturday.

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In the bag: All Blacks crush South Africa 41-13 to seal Rugby Championship title

Hooker Dane Coles gave a masterclass in backline playmaking to set-up three New Zealand tries as the world champions thrashed South Africa 41-13 to clinch the Rugby Championship title on Saturday.

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Underfire Springboks plan to unsettle mighty Rugby Championship-chasing All Blacks

South African skipper Adriaan Strauss has dismissed strident criticism of his underperforming side as he revealed a plan to unsettle New Zealand when they clash in Christchurch on Saturday.

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South Africa hooker Adriaan Strauss at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Photo: AFP

Sigh of relief: Australia beat South Africa to snap six-game losing streak

A devastating late surge saw New Zealand pound dogged Argentina 57-22 in a frenetic Rugby Championship encounter at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Saturday.

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Bernard Foley (centre) celebrates after scoring. Photos: EPA

Rampant All Blacks crush Argentina to stay unbeaten in Rugby Championship

A devastating late surge saw New Zealand pound dogged Argentina 57-22 in a frenetic Rugby Championship encounter at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Saturday.

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Francois Hougaard named in South Africa backline as revamped Springboks face Australia

Francois Hougaard has been selected on the wing as one of three changes in a revamped South African backline for their Rugby Championship test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

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Mumm’s the word: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika seeks Australia set-piece boost against South Africa

Michael Cheika bolstered Australia’s line-out as the Wallabies coach made two changes to the starting team for the Rugby Championship test against South Africa in Brisbane on Saturday.

Australia's Dean Mumm runs with the ball during the Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand. Photo: EPA

Sign of weakness: All Black stars Brodie Retallick and Sam Cane question Aussie tactics

Australia’s attempt to impose themselves with physical aggression in the second Bledisloe Cup match in Wellington was a sign of “weakness” and a team not concentrating on their rugby, according to All Blacks players.

All Blacks flanker Sam Cane scores a try as New Zealand defeat an Australian side he says lacked focus. Photo: AP

Really? Wallabies job not under threat insists Australia coach Michael Cheika after sixth straight defeat

Michael Cheika said on Sunday he did not feel under threat as coach, as the Wallabies eyed a record low-point of test defeats in the wake of their latest heavy loss to New Zealand.

All Blacks rout Wallabies to win 14th consecutive Bledisloe Cup

A rampant New Zealand inflicted further pain on Australia with a 29-9 victory to claim the Bledisloe Cup in Wellington.

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