New Zealand began the 2025 Rugby Championship in fine style after securing a 24-41 bonus-point victory over Argentina in Cordoba. Tries from Sevu Reece, Cortiz Ratima, Ardie Savea and a double from Samisoni Taukei’aho sealed the victory for the All Blacks despite a spirited fightback by the home side in the second half.

The competition is being held across eight different cities and stadiums in England and it all kicks off on Friday 22 August.

Winger Sevu Reece scored two first half tries and hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho added two in the second to propel New Zealand to a 41-24 win over Argentina Saturday in its opening match in the Rugby Championship.

Scott Robertson is determined to build a team of cavaliers, but after posting a victory in Cordoba built on doggedness, resilience and a lethal driving maul, he may have to accept that his All Blacks look better placed to conquer the rugby world recast as roundheads.

St Helens rugby players stood a guard of honour at the funeral of veteran commentator and "legend" of the sport Ray French. French, who for over four decades was the voice of Rugby League on BBC television and radio,

Hooker Julian Montoya will captain Argentina in his 109th test on Saturday when the Pumas play New Zealand in the home side’s first test in Cordoba in 11 years.

The All Blacks, freshly restored to the summit of world rugby’s rankings, overcame a poor start to the second half to quell an Argentine uprising in their Rugby Championship clash in Cordoba.

Bristol Bears' new signing has "stardust" but can he live up to the hype of his return from NFL to rugby union?

Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit has signed with Bristol Bears in a resumption of his rugby career after an 18-month spell in American football.

Red Bull’s sporting portfolio now includes a top-flight English rugby team after the energy drinks giant took full ownership of Newcastle Falcons

Tasi is the latest rugby player to try to find his way to NFL hopeful status via the International Pathway Program.