Rugby Championship

The Rugby Championship is an annual international rugby union competition that involves national teams from the southern hemisphere, specifically Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. It serves as the premier tournament in southern hemisphere rugby, showcasing a series of matches between these teams. The competition typically occurs over several weeks and is part of the international rugby calendar. The Rugby Championship is known for its high level of competition, featuring some of the top rugby players and teams in the world. It evolved from the Tri Nations tournament, which originally included only New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, and was expanded to include Argentina in 2012. The tournament is significant for determining the relative strengths of the participating teams and contributes to their rankings in the World Rugby standings.