The Irish Times

Jacques Nienaber defends South Africa changes ahead of Wales Test

Coach describes Damian Willemse’s start at fullback ‘a little side project’

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 15:42

Jacques Nienaber says South Africa will improve after scrappy win over Argentina

‘It was a massive effort from the guys, they were excellent in what we planned to do today’

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 20:21

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

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

Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a high

Kiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWC

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 19:00

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

Wales hold off South Africa to complete first autumn clean sweep

Warren Gatland’s side will go into the Six Nations in buoyant form

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 19:56

South Africa do enough to keep up run against Scotland

Handre Pollard scores 18 points in victory at Murrayfield

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 19:37

The Offload: Ben Whitehouse’s uncomfortable rite of passage

Compelling game swung on controversial decision to disallow Earls’s ‘try’

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 06:00

England salvage some pride against Springboks

Eddie Jones’ side end losing run at a wet and windy Newlands

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 18:58

Wales hang tough to edge out South Africa

Springboks recover from poor first half but come up short in Cardiff

Sat Dec 02 2017 - 16:58

South Africa get the nod over France on the pitch

Pressure grows on French coach Guy Noves as Springboks turn their tour around

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 22:31

Liam Toland: Unique Fiji style both a danger and opportunity

Irish players with meek opportunities may stake a claim in non-Joe Schmidt style of game

Fri Nov 17 2017 - 06:50

Liam Toland: Aki and Ireland hammer the hammers

Exciting times ahead if Ireland can build on this record-breaking performance

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 07:00

Player watch: Bundee Aki the centre of attention

After all the debate over his inclusion Connacht's Aki hit the high notes on his debut

Sun Nov 12 2017 - 08:00

Ireland 38 South Africa 3: South Africa player ratings

A night to forget for Allister Coetzee and his team as they suffer record defeat to Ireland

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 22:20

Ireland expose gulf in class with South Africa with record win

Winning scoreline of 38-3 no more than Joe Schmidt’s side deserve at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 19:59

Age question getting a bit old for warhorse Rory Best

Ireland captain knows South Africa will be a test of his leadership, performance and nerve

Fri Nov 10 2017 - 19:07

Allister Coetzee says Ireland face a ‘solid’ Springboks defence

Three changes made to side that lost to All Blacks by a point in Rugby Championship

Fri Nov 10 2017 - 06:00

Jean de Villiers gives seal of approval to new Munster man van Graan

Springbok legend would ‘love to see’ likes of O’Connell and O’Gara on province’s ticket

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 12:27

Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland’s creative spontaneity will beat the Springboks

Saturday should show that Bundee Aki is a central figure in Joe Schmidt’s thinking

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 06:32

D’Arcy: Schmidt’s good habits lead to big rewards

Ireland might not take South Africa series but one-off Test win is possible

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 07:15

Tour to South Africa a daunting assignment for Ireland

The absence of Jonny Sexton only adds to the huge challenge for Joe Schmidt’s squad

Sat Jun 04 2016 - 06:30

Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle

Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 18:45

New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission

Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 21:33

Heyneke Meyer plots downfall of ‘best team of all time’

Springbok coach has enjoyed only one win in seven attempts against All Blacks

Thu Oct 22 2015 - 01:01

Warren Gatland well aware of what South Africa will bring

Wales coach is prepared for a hugely physical 80 minutes against the Springboks

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 15:56

Springboks demolish USA and secure top spot in Pool B

South Africa run in 10 tries to set up last eight showdown with either Wales or Australia

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 22:34

Heyneke Meyer wants intense pressure to create new Springbok diamonds

South Africa get World Cup back on track with victory over Samoa but injuries mount up

Mon Sept 28 2015 - 01:01

Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength

Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 11:34

Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful response

South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Surviving at centre not easy – just ask Kriel

Rugby supporters may not know who is to blame for mistake – but your team-mates will

Wed Sept 23 2015 - 07:08