Matt Williams: Whether Ireland are ready for All Blacks is big ‘unknown unknown’
Springboks have already exposed New Zealand flaws, but can Andy Farrell’s side take advantage?
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Stories about the South African rugby team
Johnny Watterson: Haters gonna hate the next four weeks of intense Test rugby
The outcomes of the November internationals will shape how Ireland fare in the Rugby World Cup draw
View from New Zealand: Huge pay day the main reason All Blacks are facing Ireland in Chicago
There’s a growing concern in New Zealand that the focus is more on winning investment than on the All Blacks’ ability to win games
Ireland’s autumn squad set to have familiar look with some summer springers set for inclusion
Caelan Doris set to make a return although doubts remain over fitness of Joe McCarthy after foot injury picked up on Lions tour
Leinster add South African backrow Josh Neill to academy
Backrower to join Leinster from Western Province early next year
Is Father Time catching up with this legendary generation of Springboks?
Spine of team that won two World Cups is past its best and the next generation have yet to be battle-tested
Wallabies break South Africa’s aura of invincibility in win that asks: is Australian rugby back?
Joe Schmidt’s side earned a first win in Johannesburg since 1963 on Saturday
Springboks’ new approach is great news for the game of rugby
Encounter with Springboks at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, will be daunting task for Joe Schmidt’s squad
Australian rugby could be off life-support thanks to Wallabies’ Test win over Lions
‘Genial’ Joe Schmidt did the impossible by building a squad able to compete against the Tourists in first place
From all-out brawls to eye-gouging and worse: a brief history of Lions Tour violence
Games over the last 50 years have been marred by stand-out brutality on both sides
How Jacques Nienaber made Leinster’s defence thrive on the knife edge
Jacques Nienaber helped Leinster do something no team had ever done in the Champions Cup - and then they did it again
RG Snyman: Leinster lock happy to stay another year with the province
Springbok has been one of Leinster’s star performers after arriving from Munster this season
Felix Jones will return to coaching role with South Africa
Former Ireland international had previously helped Sprinboks win two World Cups before joining England’s backroom team
Springboks extend Wales’ record losing run with victory in Cardiff
Pressure mounts on Wales head coach Warren Gatland to resign
Ireland fall to third in world rankings after defeat to New Zealand
Ireland lose top spot as South Africa take over first after defeat of Scotland and New Zealand second
Wallabies make gains but need wins to capitalise on golden decade ahead
Joe Schmidt has overseen progress since taking the reins but no one at Rugby Australia HQ will be grinning until its teams start winning
Thaakir Abrahams: ‘What Cheslin Kolbe has done is open doors for players like me’
Munster player may be small in size but has the ability to make a big impact
Springboks welcome back experienced cohort ahead of home Tests against New Zealand
Return of experienced quintet including prop Steven Kitshoff and number eight Jasper Wiese a boost for South Africa while RG Snyman also likely to be fit for Johannesburg clash against New Zealand
Blunt Australia attack gives Joe Schmidt a headache ahead of Argentina trip
Rugby Championship: Head coach will be hoping outhalf Noah Lolesio can build on decent display against Springboks’ B-team
Argentina braced for New Zealand backlash as Kiwis call up experienced Sam Cane
South Africa make 10 changes to their side for the second Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Perth
Matt Williams: Liberated Springboks rediscover their rugby soul
Showing the influence of new attack coach Tony Brown, South Africa produced sensational rugby against outclassed Australia while Felipe Contepomi’s brilliant Pumas shocked New Zealand
Australia left licking their wounds after mauling by the Springboks
Joe Schmidt must somehow rebuild his young squad’s shattered confidence as they brace themselves for the second Test against South Africa this weekend at Perth's Optus Stadium
Matt Williams: Joe Schmidt’s biggest problem in Australia stems from the Kiwis who came before him
New trial laws in the Rugby Championship could make the sport more entertaining
Wallabies face true test of rediscovered mettle against heavy-hitters South Africa
Australia have made a bright start to coach Joe Schmidt’s reign but will learn more about their standing in two Tests against the Springboks
By the numbers: the key questions facing Ireland after dramatic South African tour
Who can make up for Dan Sheehan’s lost impact? Do Ireland need to adapt their possession-based attack? Where are the props?
Gerry Thornley: Ireland win in South Africa a reminder that Andy Farrell is a true original
Ireland’s victory over Springboks in Durban after a long season was fitting reward for an authentic coach
Owen Doyle: Brutal and compelling Test was great to watch – but who’d want to play it?
South Africa v Ireland: In their reimagining of the game, it’s very doubtful that this is what World Rugby have in mind
Ireland v South Africa: ‘When you get a win like that it makes your summer. It’s not an exaggeration’
Ireland stalwart James Ryan salutes the impact of Ireland’s last-gasp victory over world champions South Africa courtesy of a magical moment from Ciarán Frawley
Five things we learned from Ireland’s victory over South Africa
A confidence to back themselves was evident as the game counted down to Frawley’s kick
‘It was the best of times ... but became the worst’: How the South African media reacted to Ireland’s win
Hero Ciarán Frawley talks about the ‘ugliest drop goal’ of his life
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