Southern Hemisphere Championship
The Rugby Championship
The Southern Hemisphere’s leading international championship, contested by Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Season
2027
Teams
4
Holding champions
South Africa
Championship Table
2027 Rugby Championship standings
Table Key
Table Leader
Positions 1
The team leading the standings and occupying the championship-winning position.
Championship Positions
Positions 2–4
Final positions are determined by the league table with no knockout stage.
Tournament Format
How the championship works
01
Championship Table
The four nations compete for points across the scheduled international fixtures.
02
Bonus Points
Teams can earn a bonus for scoring three more tries than their opponent or losing by seven points or fewer.
03
Champion Crowned
The nation finishing first in the final standings wins the Rugby Championship.
Competition Records
Champion information and historical facts from the Southern Hemisphere championship.
Holding champions
South Africa
Most Titles
New Zealand
Competition Founded
1996
Competing Nations
Four