Overview

• South Africa edged Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham to finish level with New Zealand on 19 points and secure the title on points difference.
• New Zealand coach Scott Robertson said Beauden Barrett will be available for the Northern tour, while Tyrel Lomax needs thumb surgery and Tupou Vaa'i may require knee surgery, with Emoni Narawa and Noah Hotham also out.
• The All Blacks' tour opens against Ireland in Chicago before tests with Scotland, England and Wales, with Caleb Clarke and Ethan de Groot expected to return.
• The Rugby Championship’s future is uncertain with a tours-based calendar planned for 2026, and Rassie Erasmus noting this edition may be the last for some time as SANZAAR prepares a 2026–30 roadmap.
• South Africa will play Japan, France, Italy, Ireland and Wales in November to protect their top ranking, while Australia target 'regeneration' ahead of a tour starting against Japan on 25 October.