England sense an opportunity ahead of their second Test vs the All Blacks, while Ireland and Wales face difficult tasks in their series vs South Africa and Australia.
South Africa have named an unchanged matchday 23 for Saturday's second Test against Ireland in Durban.
Two crucial TMO decisions fell South Africa's way as they defeated Ireland 27-20 at Loftus Versfeld in the first of their two-Test series, live on Sky Sports.
England, Wales and Ireland suffer defeats to New Zealand, Australia and South Africa live on Sky Sports.
What shape are New Zealand, Australia and South Africa in as they prepare to face England, Wales and Ireland in two-Test series?
Rassie Erasmus has named 12 starters from the 2023 World Cup final to play Ireland in the first Test on Saturday.
Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt dismissed the significance of potentially provocative comments from the South Africa camp ahead of next month's two-match Test series.
Leinster's Jamie Osborne will make his international debut for Ireland in their first Test against South Africa on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
South Africa picked up victory in their first Test match since October's Rugby World Cup final, beating Wales 41-13 at Twickenham.
Recap all the updates from Saturday's summer Test between Wales and South Africa at Twickenham, live on Sky Sports Action.
Wales face South Africa in the neutral venue that is Twickenham on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, as Warren Gatland seeks improvements.
International rugby returns to Sky Sports this summer as England, Ireland and Wales travel to face the might of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia.
Double Rugby World Cup-winning skipper Siya Kolisi may not be retained as South Africa captain, said head coach Rassie Erasmus.
The 2024 Rugby Championship takes place between August 10 and September 28, with the southern hemisphere's best looking for silverware.
South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital after a "freak accident" left him with chemical burns.
Former Springbok Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident, South African Rugby has confirmed, the fifth player from their victorious 1995 World Cup team to pass away.
South Africa's World Cup final match-winner Handre Pollard tells Sky Sports clinching the title with the expectancy on the squad made it "extremely special."
Bongi Mbonambi called England "unprofessional" for alleging he aimed a racial slur at Tom Curry during South Africa's Rugby World Cup semi-final win in October.
Ireland's Andy Farrell has been named world coach of the year, while New Zealand's Ardie Savea scooped the player of the year.
A first-ever Rugby World Cup final red card proved pivotal as New Zealand captain Sam Cane's dismissal saw Handre Pollard kick South Africa to a 12-11 win.
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