Published on, Sept. 27 -- September 27, 2025 8:37 AM

An extraordinary 2025 Rugby Championship is heading for a thrilling climax with just two points separating surprise leaders Australia from last-placed Argentina with two rounds remaining.

New Zealand face Australia in Auckland and defending champions South Africa meet Argentina in Durban on Saturday in the penultimate round. The All Blacks and Springboks trail the Wallabies by just one point. The annual six-round southern hemisphere championship concludes next weekend with the same pairings, this time in Perth and London. Hosts Argentina opted to play in the English capital for commercial reasons. It is the second time they have staged a Championship match at Twickenham after losing t...