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Sunday rugby news as coach admits fans think he's 'crazy' for quitting Wales for Scarlets and All Blacks hit 'unimaginable' low

These are some of the stories making the rugby headlines on Sunday August 7 as the Rugby Championship kicks off

Wales Online

Australia bounce back from Hooper shock to defeat Pumas in Rugby Championship

Mendoza (Argentina) (AFP) - Australia fought back from a half-time deficit to claim a bonus-point 41-26 win over Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

AFP

Wallabies beat Pumas to make Hooper proud

The Wallabies have overcome Argentina 41-26 in their Rugby Championship Test, saying they wanted to make skipper Michael Hooper proud.

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All Blacks took 'step up', says coach Foster after Springboks loss

Mbombela (South Africa) (AFP) - Under-fire New Zealand rugby coach Ian Foster said he believed his All Blacks team took "a step up" despite losing 26-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship opener in Mbombela on Saturday.

AFP

Today's rugby news as Australia captain pulls out of Rugby Championship opener for personal reasons and Wales international finds new club

Here are your rugby morning headlines for Saturday, 6 August

Wales Online

What time is South Africa v New Zealand kick-off and what TV channel is it on?

The Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend: here's the UK start time, how to watch on TV and confirmed team line-ups

Wales Online

Michael Hooper withdraws from Wallabies squad for Argentina Rugby Championship Tests

Michael Hooper, the Wallabies' most capped skipper, returns to Australia for personal reasons a day out from his side's Rugby Championship opener.

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Under-fire All Blacks Foster and Cane: What backers, critics say

Mbombela (South Africa) (AFP) - New Zealand coach Ian Foster and captain and loose forward Sam Cane are under severe pressure ahead of a Rugby Championship clash with arch foes South Africa on Saturday after four losses in five Tests.

AFP

Cheika makes nine changes as Argentina host Australia

Buenos Aires (AFP) - Michael Cheika on Thursday announced nine changes to his Argentina side to take on Australia in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza but was unable to recall one key player.

AFP

Michael Cheika reunion poses ominous threat for Wallabies in Rugby Championship

The Argentina coach faces his former team as they seek to win back recently squandered public goodwill

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Struggling New Zealand ring the changes for South Africa Test

Mbombela (South Africa) (AFP) - Under-fire New Zealand coach Ian Foster has made nine changes to the matchday 23 beaten by Ireland last month for a Rugby Championship opener against South Africa in Mbombela on Saturday.

AFP

Wallabies ponder Kerevi centre replacement

While shattered by Samu Kerevi's knee injury, the Wallabies are confident they have the depth to cover his position through the Rugby Championship.

AAP

Today's rugby news as Wales bounce back from disaster and Springbok claims URC move will help team in Rugby Championship

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and the rest of the world

Wales Online

Controversial 20-minute red card will be used in major summer internationals starting next week

World Rugby voted against a global trial, but the southern hemisphere competition will still use the law

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Red card trial back for Rugby Championship

The red card replacement rule trial will resume in the Rugby Championship as southern hemisphere teams look to gather data to present to World Rugby.

AFP

Injury sidelines All Blacks prop Tu'ungafasi for Tests in South Africa

Wellington (AFP) - All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has withdrawn from the team's Rugby Championship matches in South Africa because of a neck injury, New Zealand head coach Ian Foster confirmed Tuesday.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Sam Warburton reveals he considered quitting at 25 in wake of tragedy and Scarlets star heads for World Cup

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and the rest of the world

AFP

Springboks recall Vermeulen, Steyn for New Zealand Tests

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa have recalled back-row forward Duane Vermeulen and utility back Francois Steyn for two Rugby Championship home matches against New Zealand during August.

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All Blacks retain Cane, Foster despite Irish series defeat

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand coach Ian Foster insisted Friday he can still turn around the fortunes of the misfiring All Blacks, as he resisted calls to drop Sam Cane as captain for the Rugby Championship after a home series defeat to Ireland.

AFP

Lock Arnold back for injury-hit Wallabies' Argentina tour

Sydney (AFP) - Towering lock Rory Arnold and uncapped back Jock Campbell were notable call-ups Thursday to an injury-hit Australia squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina, who are coached by former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika.

AAP

Campbell, Arnold join Wallabies squad

Fullback Jock Campbell and lock Rory Arnold are among the new faces in the Wallabies squad for next month's Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina.

AFP

Hurting Wallabies 'have to be better' as Rugby Championship looms

Sydney (AFP) - Coach Dave Rennie lamented Australia wasting too many chances after throwing away a hard-fought series to a resurgent England and said the Wallabies will "have to be better" as they start preparations Sunday for next month's Rugby Championship.

Dublin Live

Six Nations: South Africa could replace Italy after 2025

The Springboks have committed to playing against New Zealand and Australia in the Rugby Championship until 2025

Wales Online

The South Africa Six Nations bombshell explained as plan for Italy to be ousted sparks anger

There are reports that the Springboks could come on board at the expense of the Azzurri from 2025

Irish Mirror

South Africa could replace Italy in the Six Nations after 2025

The Springboks have committed to playing against New Zealand and Australia in the Rugby Championship until 2025

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