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Rugby Championship abandons home and away format

The Rugby Championship organisers have wound the clock back and adopted a mini-tour format for at least the next three years saying it will restore “rugby’s traditional touring values”.

Argentina forward Tevez announces retirement

Former Argentina forward Carlos Tevez, who has been without a club for the past year, announced his retirement from the game on Saturday.

Watch: Messi stars as Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima

Lionel Messi stole the show as Copa America holders Argentina powered to a 3-0 win against European champions Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday.

Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier must be replayed

Fifa on Monday confirmed the abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina will be replayed, after rejecting appeals from both national federations.

Bernardo Silva of Portugal and Giorgio Chiellini of Italy

Giorgio Chiellini set to call time on international career

Giorgio Chiellini will bring down the curtain on his international career this summer after Italy face Argentina in the so-called ‘Finalissima’ at Wembley, the site of his greatest career triumph.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: South Africa sing the national anthem prior to The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Bonanza of Bok Test tickets to go on sale

Ticket sales for the Springboks’ home Test matches in the Incoming Series and Rugby Championship will go on public sale at noon on 9 March in a unique, coordinated launch.

epa09501260 South African players look on as T J Perenara leads the All Black Haka during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Boks to face All Blacks in two home Tests

SA Rugby has confirmed the Springboks’ home schedule for the year, with Jacques Nienaber’s men set to host Wales in a three-Test series in July, before welcoming the All Blacks and Argentina in the Rugby Championship in August and September.

Top 10 national teams in Fifa’s world rankings

FIFA’s world rankings are often maligned – but here are their top 10 national teams in the world.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Michael Hooper of the Wallabies, Siya Kolisi of the Springboks and Ardie Savea of the All Blacks pose with the Rugby Championship trophy during a media opportunity ahead of this weekend's Rugby Championship matches at Strand Park on September 24, 2021 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Argentina coach slams ‘disrespectful’ captain’s photoshoot

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma launched a scathing attack on Rugby Championship bosses, claiming his side were “disrespected” after a captain’s photoshoot went ahead without anyone from the Pumas.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Handre Pollard of South Africa is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

Boks to reset mentally with All Blacks looming

Handre Pollard admitted that while the Springboks were bitterly disappointed following their 30-17 defeat against Australia on Saturday, they can’t “feel sorry” for themselves for too long. You may also like