The Irish Times

French scrumhalf Antoine Dupont named World Player of the Year

Toulouse scrumhalf enjoyed a brilliant run with club and country

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 15:30

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

Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe out of South Africa’s Autumn tests

Springboks name a 32-man squad for tests against Wales, Scotland and England

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 12:23

United we stand - All you need to know about the South African sides joining the URC

The United Rugby Championship (URC) begins next weekend with some new faces . . .

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 08:00

Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions

Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:05

Gerry Thornley: With no du Toit and de Klerk, Boks will have to think outside the box

After losing two pillars, suddenly South Africa’s line-up for third Test looks shaky

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 06:00

Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XV

British and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series decider

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 16:07

All Blacks coach Foster claims Lions’ match ‘put him to sleep’

‘It’s become very tight, almost risk-free type of series. Teams are almost afraid to play’

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 17:37

Lions Tour: South Africa’s statement win sets up series decider

The Springboks proved a different proposition in a dominant second Test display

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 19:57

Johnny Sexton nominated for World Rugby’s Player of the Decade

Ireland’s Jamie Heaslip and Alison Miller are also nominated for awards decided by fans

Thu Oct 15 2020 - 14:19

Rugby World Cup 2019: Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournament

Players from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South Africa

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 13:29

The Offload: World Cup win shouldn’t ease concerns about Rainbow Nation

Premature deaths, racial abuse and doping allegations a cloud over South African rugby

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 07:00

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

Pieter-Steph Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year

Rassie Erasmus named coach of the year with Jamie Heaslip receiving merit award

Sun Nov 03 2019 - 14:59

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

Japan’s thrilling odyssey snuffed out by harsh South African reality

Rugby World Cup: Brave Blossoms have brought game to new levels in host country

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 14:07

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

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

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

Conor Murray and Sexton need to steer rejigged Ireland home

Discipline is key as Joe Schmidt’s side face match-hardened Springboks at Aviva

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 06:00

Ireland v South Africa: Springboks player profiles

John O’Sullivan profiles Ireland’s opponents at the beginning of their northern hemisphere tour

Fri Nov 10 2017 - 21:30

Springboks grind down Argentina as revival continues

South Africa kill off the Pumas in final quarter to open Rugby Championship with a win

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 19:15

England end 10-year losing streak against South Africa

England run in four tries as Springboks finish match a disorganised mess

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 19:47

Ireland let South Africa off the hook in final Test

Joe Schmidt’s side superior but fail to take full advantage in Port Elizabeth

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 01:00

Iain Henderson confident Ireland can clinch South Africa series

‘I don’t see any reason why we can’t go out there and do a job again’ says secondrow

Thu Jun 23 2016 - 01:00

Allister Coetzee promises Ireland another war of attrition

Springbok coach has warmed to his task having got first win under his belt

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 01:03

Stuart Olding confident Ireland can close deal in Port Elizabeth

‘We’ll take the positives and the negatives and go into next week all guns blazing’

Sun Jun 19 2016 - 15:26

Series win slips from Ireland’s grasp in South Africa

Late Springbok fightback denies Ireland historic series win to set up decider next Saturday

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 19:33

Uncapped Quinn Roux among five changes to Ireland team

Stuart Olding, Tadgh Furlong, Rhys Ruddock and Craig Gilroy all come in for second test

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 13:41

Paddy Jackson shows what he can do on international stage

The Ulster outhalf put previous appearances behind him in Test against South Africa

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 02:55

Gerry Thornley: Ireland beat South Africa to shake rugby world

Ireland’s defeat of Springboks in the first Test ranks among our finest performances

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 12:52

Joe Schmidt unhappy at CJ Stander’s red card

Ireland coach hopeful that no suspension will follow sending off during first Test

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 20:20

Ireland claim historic victory over South Africa in Cape Town

CJ Stander sent off after 22 minutes but Joe Schmidt’s side hang on for first win over Sprinboks in South Africa

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 19:17