The Rugby Championship News

Famous wins against the Wallabies in Argentina and France in Paris capped a fruitful year for Los Pumas.

Australia's 26-23 loss to Ireland has seen them slip to fifth spot - equalling their lowest ever position since the Rankings were introduced in 2003.

All Blacks second row Brodie Retallick has been named the World Rugby Player of the Year 2014 by an independent panel, the fourth New Zealander to win the prestigious award.

Argentina showed their experience to hold on for an 18-13 win over France in a low-quality affair at the Stade de France.

It's now been seven years since Argentina shocked the rugby world by turning over France twice at their home World Cup.

The contenders for the International Rugby Players’ Association (IRPA) Try of the Year 2014 have been revealed by World Rugby, with the winner to be announced by the end of the year.

The Wallabies 26-29 loss to France in Paris will result in Australia moving to fourth position overall in the IRB rankings.

Argentina outscored Italy two tries to none to win 20-18 in a hard-fought Latin arm wrestle in Genoa on Friday.

The Springboks, rocked by last weekend’s loss to Ireland in Dublin, cannot fall from second place even if Stuart Lancaster claims a first win over South Africa as England coach and Australia make it four wins from four against France in 2014.

It almost did not go ahead, but a day earlier than originally planned due to inclement weather, Italy will take on Argentina in Genoa on Friday.

Argentina head coach Daniel Hourcade has made eight changes to his starting XV for this weekend's clash with Italy.

Italy have made just one change to their starting lineup for Saturday's Test against Argentina following last week's victory against Samoa.

The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist for the prestigious IRB World Rugby Player of the Year Award for 2014.

The Wallabies tenth straight victory over Wales was the headline triumph over the weekend that allowed the SANZAR big three to regain number one, two and three in the IRB World Rankings.

Wales captain Sam Warburton lamented his team's nail-biting 33-28 defeat by Australia on Saturday, but insisted that it was just a question of when, and not if, they beat a leading southern hemisphere side.

While the International Rugby Board rankings are still to be confirmed, one thing is for certain, the All Blacks will retain number one spot after one of the busiest November Test weekend's ever.

Scotland produced a galvanising display of running rugby to warm the cockles on a chilly November evening, scoring five tries - and butchering two more - to blow Argentina away 41-31 at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Argentina boss Daniel Hourcade is wary of the influence of Scotland coach Vern Cotter ahead of Saturday's clash at Murrayfield.

New Scotland head coach Vern Cotter will get his first taste of action at Murrayfield when Argentina visit on Saturday.

Argentina have made five changes to the starting XV that beat Australia last month for Saturday's Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.