Rugby Championship

Despite conceding two late tries, the Wallabies prove too strong for the Springboks with a 25-17 win at Adelaide Oval, as Marika Koroibete stars in both ...

With the Wallabies a player down when fellow winger Tom Wright was yellow-carded after repeat team infringements, the Springboks were hunting their first try late in the first half. The win continued the misery for the Springboks in Australia, with the Wallabies unbeaten in the past eight clashes between the two sides at home. Winger Marika Koroibete also crossed the stripe for the Wallabies, while he was involved in the play of the match when he made a try-saving tackle on Springboks flyer Makazole Mapimpi in the first half.

Australia got their Rugby Championship campaign back on track courtesy of a deserved 25-17 win against South Africa in Adelaide on Saturday.

And just before the final whistle, Smith crossed from close quarters after he ran onto a pass from Hendrikse, who played quickly from a penalty. On the half-hour mark, the Springboks played quickly from a penalty close to Australia’s try-line and Ox Nche crossed the whitewash but was held up by the Wallabies defence. This, after Lolesio gathered an inside pass from James Slipper on the Boks’ 10-metre line and soon found himself inside their 22 after a superb line break. He eventually succeeded with one in the 24th minute after White was blown up for obstruction and with points on the board were slowly gaining the upper hand. After he was brought to ground the ball was recycled quickly and Folau Fainga’a did well to take the ball into contact before he was stopped close to the try-line. South Africa were struggling to get a foothold in the game and had two opportunities to open their account courtesy of penalty attempts from Pollard during the opening quarter but both shots at goal were off target.

Coach Dave Rennie paid tribute to his forwards Saturday after the Wallabies shattered South Africa's hopes of snapping a nine-year winless streak on ...

There were parts of that game where we had to show a lot of character, and we did that." "We started the game well and that put us in a good position. The Wallabies started slowly in every Test this season, finding themselves chasing the game. "It just didn't go our way. The Wallabies capitalised with Koroibete finishing a smooth move that started with a break by Wright to put them 15-3 in front. They spoke before the match about coming out with guns blazing and lived up to expectations, with a try in the opening minute.

Winger Marika Koroibete helped the Wallabies continue their home domination of South Africa in the afternoon match at Adelaide Oval. The Fijian-born flyer ...

"We started the game well and that put us in a good position. "I'm very proud of the effort we showed," Australia captain James Slipper said. Winger Marika Koroibete helped the Wallabies continue their home domination of South Africa in the afternoon match at Adelaide Oval. The halfback was yellow-carded after clipping the head of his opposite Nic White. Makazole Mapimpi looked a certainty until Koroibete raced 40 metres from his own wing and barged into the South African winger, sending him flying over the sideline. Australia scored a try in the second minute and withstood a series of South African challenges to beat the World Cup-champion Springboks 25-17 in a Rugby Championship match on Saturday.

The All Blacks have recorded their first home defeat at the hands of Argentina in a 25-18 boilover in Christchurch. It is just the second time the Pumas ...

It's a very special moment for us." It is the All Blacks' second defeat of the Rugby Championship and fourth in their last five matches. The All Blacks have recorded their first home defeat at the hands of Argentina in a 25-18 boilover in Christchurch.

The All Blacks were beaten 25-18 in Christchurch, only the second time the Pumas have triumphed against them and the first time in New Zealand.

“It certainly felt in the first half that we were a lot more dominant than the scoreboard showed,” said their captain, Sam Cane. Boffelli’s conversion put the Pumas a point ahead and his fifth penalty 13 minutes from time ensured New Zealand would need a converted try just to draw. They also remain top of the standings on points difference ahead of Australia, who earlier [beat South Africa 25-17](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/aug/27/resurgent-wallabies-hammer-world-champion-springboks-in-adelaide) in Adelaide. The Pumas achieved their first ever win over New Zealand two years ago in another championship match in Sydney and Saturday’s victory was cast from the same mould with magnificent defence backed up by iron discipline. “We better be better than we were tonight.” The Pumas put enough pressure on All Blacks lock Scott Barrett to prevent him from taking a clean catch and Martín González snapped up the loose ball, bursting through the tackle of Aaron Smith and racing away to score.

Australia bounced back from a humiliating loss in their last outing to beat world champions South Africa 25-17 at Adelaide Oval on Saturday to move to the top ...

“It was a tough tour of Argentina and I’m very proud of the effort we put in,” said Australia captain James Slipper. Lolesio added the conversion and another penalty to extend the lead to 22-3 and the path back into the match looked steep for the Springboks, even with the much vaunted “Bomb Squad” bench players on the field. Desperate to redeem themselves after the 48-17 loss to Argentina in their last outing, the Wallabies made their first decent start of the season and were a try to the good inside the opening minute.

Ian Foster made more unwanted history as New Zealand head coach as they became the first All Blacks team to lose to Argentina at home.

New Zealand hit back straight away, however, and it came through their maul. The Kiwis certainly made their intentions known early on by looking to move the ball through the phases, but they were inaccurate and it enabled Boffelli to give the visitors a 3-0 advantage. [Rugby Championship](https://www.planetrugby.com/tournament/rugby-championship) triumph over the Springboks in Johannesburg, the All Blacks were attempting to make it successive victories for the first time since last year, but they were simply abysmal in Christchurch. And they lifted their intensity even more in the second period, despite Richie Mo’unga’s early penalty, as Juan Martin Gonzalez’s try and two more Boffelli three-pointers sealed a historic win. [New Zealand](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/new-zealand) were the better team with ball in hand in the first half, scoring two tries via Samisoni Taukei’aho and Caleb Clarke, their discipline let them down throughout and [Argentina](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/Argentina) capitalised. Ian Foster made more unwanted history as New Zealand head coach as they became the first All Blacks team to lose to Argentina at home.

Argentina beat the All Blacks for the first time on New Zealand soil with a 25-18 victory in a Rugby Championship test in Christchurch this morning.

The victory gives Argentina successive wins in the Rugby Championship for the first time after their impressive 48-17 thrashing of Australia in San Juan two weeks ago. The boot of winger Emiliano Boffelli, who kicked five penalties, kept them in the contest when New Zealand scored two tries in the first half and kept them ahead after flanker Juan Martin Gonzalez had scored an opportunist second-half try. The Pumas achieved their first ever win over New Zealand two years ago in another Rugby Championship match in Sydney.

Michael Cheika says beating the All Blacks on New Zealand soil outweighs defeating his former nation, but the international coach has warned Argentina to ...

Having backed All Blacks coach Ian Foster through to the World Cup, New Zealand Rugby would look silly to take any action on their man. The Pumas’ defence, with former NRL star turned coach David Kidwell the new defence coach, was unbelievable, their breakdown work was superb and the visitors took their chances and embraced the underdog tag. “I don’t look at it like that. It’s a first for me, I’ve never won a Test match in New Zealand,” the former Wallabies coach said. I want them to enjoy being in the team and getting around playing against teams like this.” They have now beaten Scotland in a home series 2-1, beaten the Wallabies by a record margin in San Juan and beaten the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time.

Minute-by-minute report: The Wallabies are hoping to get back to winning ways but face stiff competition in the guise of the world champion Springboks.

“After a tough two weeks in Argentina we’re extremely pleased to be able to welcome a few men back into the mob,” Rennie said during the week. He is in a good mind set and we expect him to control the game and implement the plan.” “He is a good young man and played a lot of footy for us, played against the All Blacks, the English, the French. The remainder of this Championship will be a major test of Australia’s depth. A kick in behind secures territory and the Springboks are happy to concede a drop out. And there’s intrigue on the bench too with the trademark 6-2 ‘bomb squad’ shaken up in favour of an extra back. It’s a drive that lacks precision and the Springboks muscle the ball back and kick clear to touch. White is up in support quickly, gets to the ruck, two passes later and McReight squirms through two tacklers to cross next to the posts! There was collateral damage in the Wallaby camp after the trip to South America. The Springboks are then penalised for failing to deliver their first lineout in a straight line. 21 mins: Attacking scrum to South Africa on the left and they earn a penalty before de Klerk spins the ball infield. 6 mins: Australia are determined to keep the ball alive in open play, but they risk inviting the proactive South African defence onto them.

The All Blacks and Pumas meet in Christchurch looking to build on big wins last time out.

The All Blacks play wide through the hands, Rieko Ioane arcing to the outside and drawing two and then producing a delectable short ball that Jordie Barrett gobbles up. It was an overthrow from Julian Montoya, drifting off line, too, and hopping in a friendly manner for his opposite number Samisoni Taukei’aho. Two more penalties against the All Blacks, first straight from the restart, and then for Tyrel Lomax for slamming into Pablo Matera before the Argentina number eight had collected an ugly lineout from Julian Montoya. Julian Montoya is such a threat at the breakdown. But that is the threat of the home side. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) New Zealand lead but I think Argentina will be rather happier with that first half, playing the percentages when they can and keeping themselves in touch through the big right boot of Emiliano Boffelli. [with a brutal victory over South Africa](/sport/rugby/rugby-union/new-zealand-south-africa-result-rugby-championship-b2144628.html) in the last round and Argentina overcame Australia. Barrett races through and has his pick of either Ioane or Clarke to the outside, choosing the wider man. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. It’s a brilliant position to have, it’s a great honour if you are in it, and you love it, you get to go out and be involved in footy every day. It doesn’t matter how tough it gets, it’s part of the game, just like when you were a player.”

Ian Foster made more unwanted history as New Zealand head coach as they became the first All Blacks team to lose to Argentina at home.

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Argentina secured their first ever victory on New Zealand soil, as well as reaffirming their position atop The Rugby Championship.

Those points accumulated alongside a single try to [Juan Martin Gonzalez](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/juan-martin-gonzalez/) Samso was enough to secure a 25 – 18 victory. [Santiago Grondona](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/santiago-grondona/) – N/A Converted all seven of his kicks from the tee, applying scoreboard pressure. Was outmuscled consistently on both sides of the ball. Was the only player on the field who won every physical encounter he was involved in. [Emiliano Boffelli](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/emiliano-boffelli/) plenty of opportunity off the tee. Ethan de Groot was all over him at scrum time. Made a lot of tackles. The All Blacks were persistent in their phase play and made some progress down the field but it was the [Pumas](https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/pumas/) who looked the more composed team, rolling with the punches until an inevitable All Blacks mistake. Showed good mobility and efficiency around the breakdown. The scrum and the lineout were both huge strengths for the All Blacks, a positive sign for new forwards coach Jason Ryan. Their accuracy was matched only by their physicality as they made executing a rapid line-speed against the

Following a 25-17 victory for Australia over South Africa in the Rugby Championship, here's our five takeaways from the match in Adelaide.

South Africa are in a precarious place; another loss in a week’s time and make no mistake, the pressure with be on Jacques Nienaber to a level he’s rarely experienced. Sure, there’s some tweaking to do, but Australia are in a better place than they were after the series loss to England. Lolesio isn’t the finished article yet, but he’s young and the best prospect Australia have and they need to stick with him. Over the last couple of weeks, Australia’s midfield has been dreadful in terms of game control and it was left to Nic White to cover the duties of both nine and 10. The game has moved on in the last couple of years. Timing, execution and power combined to hammer the Springbok wing so far over the touchline that one half expected referee Paul Williams to raise his arms for a six as Mapimpi was thrown over the boundary line.

Check out the Rugby Championship highlights as Argentina produced a superb display to overcome the All Blacks 25-18 in Christchurch on Saturday.

[Rugby Championship](https://www.planetrugby.com/tournament/rugby-championship) triumph for the [Argentinians.](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/Argentina) [Five takeaways from New Zealand v Argentina as Pumas continue to impress](https://www.planetrugby.com/rugby-championship-five-takeaways-from-new-zealand-v-argentina-as-pumas-continue-to-impress/) [All Blacks](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/new-zealand) into reverse throughout the 80 minutes at Orangetheory Stadium.

Check out the Rugby Championship highlights as Australia dominated South Africa in Adelaide, earning a 25-17 triumph on Saturday.

[Five takeaways from Australia v South Africa as Wallabies get back on track](https://www.planetrugby.com/rugby-championship-five-takeaways-from-australia-v-south-africa-as-wallabies-get-back-on-track/) [Wallabies](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/australia) would go on to secure another [Rugby Championship](https://www.planetrugby.com/tournament/rugby-championship) victory as McReight completed his brace. [Springboks](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/south-africa) came back into the contest through Handre Pollard’s penalty and they began to control territory and possession.

Following a 25-17 victory for Australia over South Africa in the Rugby Championship, here's our five takeaways from the match in Adelaide.

South Africa are in a precarious place; another loss in a week’s time and make no mistake, the pressure with be on Jacques Nienaber to a level he’s rarely experienced. Sure, there’s some tweaking to do, but Australia are in a better place than they were after the series loss to England. Lolesio isn’t the finished article yet, but he’s young and the best prospect Australia have and they need to stick with him. Over the last couple of weeks, Australia’s midfield has been dreadful in terms of game control and it was left to Nic White to cover the duties of both nine and 10. The game has moved on in the last couple of years. Timing, execution and power combined to hammer the Springbok wing so far over the touchline that one half expected referee Paul Williams to raise his arms for a six as Mapimpi was thrown over the boundary line.

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika and All Blacks boss Ian Foster clash over how the breakdown was officiated in Christchurch on Saturday.

“It shows the quality of the franchise and the coaching here, he’s come back a heaps better player — mentally and technically.” “It’ll be a great lesson for us on how to handle these situations when they’ll be coming hard. “It was an area we got hammered in the penalty count at critical times. [Argentina](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/argentina/) coach disagreed with the nature of Foster’s response and subsequently accused the [All Blacks](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/new-zealand/) of the same thing. “Overall I just felt that they got away with some stuff at the breakdown, not releasing the ball carrier on the ground, and we weren’t able to deal with it,” said Foster. [Foster](https://www.planetrugby.com/tag/ian-foster/) believes the Pumas were intentionally slowing down the ball in the rucks as part of their tactics and was surprised not to see them blown for it.