Argentina, South Africa Win Rugby Championship Matches, Challenge New Zealand Dominance

The 2025 Rugby Championship has evolved into a fiercely competitive tournament, breaking New Zealand's long-standing dominance. Argentina made history by securing their first-ever home victory over the All Blacks, winning 29-23 in Buenos Aires, a result fueled by key tries and New Zealand's disciplinary issues. South Africa, the reigning champions, rebounded from an initial defeat to Australia with a narrow 30-22 win, highlighted by Handre Pollard's flawless kicking. Australia and Argentina have emerged as formidable challengers, increasing the tournament's unpredictability and excitement. Despite this growing competitiveness, the Rugby Championship faces an uncertain future, as South Africa and New Zealand plan to shift to traditional tours for commercial reasons, with the championship set to return biennially starting in 2027. This shift means the tournament will not be held in even-numbered years, affecting the continuity of the competition.