Source: Mitchell J Smith

Australia has finished second in the Rugby Championship after beating Argentina 33-21 at Twickenham. Source: Sky Sport

The All Blacks received confirmation of what they already knew: they have at least three players who can start, and be effective, in the No 7 jersey.

A chance event set Nigel Owens on a path to become one of international rugby's best referees.

Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has taken a veiled shot at the Wallabies harnessing Pacific Islander and Kiwi talent.

Kieran Read says his side will go into their final Rugby Championship clash against South Africa with clear heads.

As the All Blacks prepare to take on the Springboks in Durban this weekend, we look back at one of the most bizarre events world rugby has ever seen.

This afternoon in sports news - Joseph Parker's win over Alexander Dimitrenko, the Ryder Cup and Cronulla Shark's victory at the NRL grand final.

An easy win with moments of magic, but the All Blacks won't leave Buenos Aires with the deep satisfaction.

COMMENT: Some of the pronouncements coming out of England's Rugby Football Union make you fear for the future of the international game.

Kieran Read is confident that with nine total changes and four new starters his side is more than prepared.

TJ Perenara will start at halfback for the All Blacks against Argentina on Sunday morning. Jeetan Patel is likely to make his return for the Black Caps this afternoon in the second test against India in Kolkata after last playing a test in 2013. The Ryder Cup had one of its greatest moments outside of the tournament proper this morning.

South African five-eighth Pat Lambie says he's ready to return against Australia on Saturday.

Chiefs midfielder Charlie Ngatai has revealed he kept some concussion struggles from doctors so he could try and keep playing. The Melbourne Storm are into the NRL Grand Final after beating the Raiders in Melbourne. The Black Caps have given up a strong position to be staring down the barrel of defeat against India in the first test in Kanpur.

Fifteen years ago in Buenos Aires, it almost happened.

Eric Murray has revealed plans for him to move into a New Zealand rowing eight alongside Hamish Bond and Mahe Drysdale. Cronulla is into the NRL Grand Final after a stunning display against the North Queensland Cowboys in the Preliminary Final in Sydney. The Black Caps are in a good position after two days of the first cricket test against India.

Chris Rattue's player ratings from the All Blacks' 41-13 victory over South Africa in Christchurch.

It's getting a bit tricky to deny the gulf between the All Blacks and the rest. NZ have won the Rugby Championship with two rounds to play.

Controversy has overshadowed Brisbane’s NRL playoffs win over the Titans at Suncorp Stadium. Andrew McFadden is unsure if he’ll be the coach of the Warriors next week. New Zealand’s taken its medal tally to six at the Paralympics after winning four more medals this morning, including a world record to Mary Fisher who won gold in the 100m backstroke.

With the All Blacks machine shifting towards top gear, the selectors are veering towards continuity of personnel this week, writes Gregor Paul.

COMMENT: When we Kiwis do hypocrisy we do it rather well, writes Paul Lewis.

The England captain knows he has a battle on to keep his lofty position.

An English journalist has called the non-citing of All Blacks prop Owen Franks a 'complete joke decision'.

The All Blacks take on the Wallabies in the second test, can the visitors put up a fight? The All Blacks bugging story takes a new twist Former WADA boss David Howman has concerns for the safety of Russian doping whistleblowers.

All Blacks skipper Kieran Read says his side are ready to back up their performance against the Wallabies last week.

The Wallabies were inept on attack, and they won't win tomorrow without challenging the All Blacks defensively.

Coach Steve Hansen has explained why it took five days for New Zealand Rugby to come forward about the alleged bugging device found in All Blacks' hotel.

COMMENT: Rugby executives all too easily revert to their unwritten code of secrecy and belief they can cover almost anything up.

It's been 14 long years since the Wallabies last savoured a celebration drink out of the Bledisloe Cup - the symbol of Trans-Tasman rugby.

Catch first, think later. That is the mantra Israel Folau has adopted as he braces for a barrage of bombs from the All Blacks in