The Irish Times

South Africa forwards lay platform for comfortable win over Scotland

Winger Makazole Mapimpi scores two tries while Stuart Hogg grabs double for Scots

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 15:28

Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks

Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi a doubt for first Lions Test

Backrow was absent from Bulls defeat as he continues recovery from Covid-19

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00

Brian O’Driscoll: ‘The Tana thing is all fine now, it dragged out too long’

The former Lions captain looks back on the highs and lows of his days in the famous red jersey

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Damian de Allende: petrol can explosion could’ve ‘been a lot worse’

Munster head coach Johann van Graan ‘hugely relieved that the lads are all okay’

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 12:02

2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11

South African victory a cocktail of hope and unity – with a twist of Irish

Felix Jones is a part of a Springboks coaching ticket fine-tuned in Munster

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 06:00

Dream turns to reality for Mapimpi and South Africa

Winger from a township in the rural Eastern Cape becomes first South African to score a try in a World Cup final

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 01:00

Power prevails as Springboks crush Japan’s World Cup dreams

Brave Blossoms wilt against South Africa as they set up a semi-final meeting with Wales

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 14:26

Springboks into quarter-finals after 10-try rout of Canada

South Africa rampant in first half as Josh Larsen is latest player to see red in Japan

Tue Oct 08 2019 - 13:44

The Offload: early signs the Andy Farrell era will be progressive

Incoming coach says embrace the setbacks, Springboks look too big for Ireland to handle

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 11:00

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks recast their game to devastating effect

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 06:00

New Zealand hit the ground running with win over South Africa

Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 13:43

Steve Hansen: 'I can’t be telling you Irish too much'

New Zealand coach playing cards close to his chest in quest for ‘threepeat’

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 12:52

Siya Kolisi returns for Springboks in a bid to prove fitness

Rassie Erasmus also names Marcell Coetzee in a new look XV for Argentina Test match

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 08:23

Rugby Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 14:34

Racing 92: French aristocrats keep ahead of fashion and controversy

Paris club’s latest reincarnation has not been all plain sailing

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

Tadhg Furlong’s tackle on Nadolo more than just a statistic

Prop prevented the monstrous Fijian winger from scoring a potential game-changing try

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 06:00

Springboks’ malaise serves as warning against relaxing Ireland squad policy

Joe Schmidt has watched South Africa wrestle with retaining talent in recent years

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 06:00

Brave Leinster win battle of inches against Montpellier giants

Leo Cullen’s side claim bonus-point win in a treacherous pool

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 06:30

Leinster put bodies on the line and bonus point in the bag

Leo Cullen’s side run in four tries in exceptional start to European campaign

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 15:45

Gerry Thornley: Leinster loss of Sexton a potential game-changer

Financial and physical juggernaut of Montpellier should prove very different challenge

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 06:45

World Rugby’s Dr Martin Raftery: You can never eliminate risk

Medical officer responded to claims by Dr Bennet Omalu that children shouldn’t play

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 12:35

How head injuries will end sport as we know it

Dr Bennet Omalu says children should not be playing rugby or heading the ball in soccer

Sat Jun 03 2017 - 06:00

Hayden Triggs cited for making contact with eye area of Nic White

Frans Steyn’s ‘dangerous tackle’ on Leinster outhalf Johnny Sexton will also be reviewed

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 18:21

Montpellier coach calls for consistency on high tackles

Frans Steyn was shown a red card for a forearm to the jaw and neck of Johnny Sexton

Sat Jan 14 2017 - 13:23

Leinster pound 14-man Montpellier to reach quarter-finals

Frans Steyn sent off for French side in first half after high tackle on Johnny Sexton

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 22:11

Leinster look well-equipped for Montpellier test

Pieces falling into place again for Leo Cullen as O’Brien, Healy and Sexton return

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 22:00

Mick Kearney to start for Leinster against Montpellier

Kearney will replace Mike McCarthy in the second row

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 15:22

Hold mirror to Montpellier and see a reflection of Springboks in crisis

Leinster’s opponents backboned by former world champions who face worrying talent drain

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 11:00

South Africa's De Villiers poised for return against Argentina

Former Munster centre has been out since last November with a knee injury

Tue Jul 28 2015 - 13:19