The Rugby Championship is an annual international rugby union competition contested by four national teams: Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Established in 2012, it succeeded the Tri Nations Series, which included only Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The tournament typically takes place between August and October, with each team playing the other three teams in a home-and-away format.
The competition follows a round-robin format, where each team earns points for wins, draws, and scoring a certain number of tries. The team with the most points at the end of the tournament is declared the champion. The Rugby Championship serves is a key event in the international rugby calendar.
Related
- Six Nations, which is the biggest Northern Hemisphere competition.