The Irish Times

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

RWC #12: Mark Cueto’s try that never was

England winger’s score in 2007 final is disallowed as South Africa dethrone the holders

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 12:00

Toulon not a bridge too far for Jimmy Gopperth

Leinster outhalf knows he and team-mates will have to be at very best to quell reigning champions

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 08:48

Next chapter in the real life of Brian O’Driscoll

His new book closes the first half of his life, but Brian O’Driscoll has a lot to look forward to in the years ahead

Sat Oct 25 2014 - 10:58

CJ Stander interview: ‘I need to play the best game of my life against Toulon ’

The transition from SA has not been easy, but the Munster flanker is nothing if not determined

Sat Apr 26 2014 - 07:00

Toulon prepare for Munster clash with easy win against Catalan rivals

Perpignan on verge of relegation after defeat to European champions

Mon Apr 21 2014 - 01:00

Three wins can set up a famous final four

Munster tackle Toulouse first with Aviva Stadium semi-final places within grasp

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00

No shame in close-call defeat to Springboks

From the archives: Brian O’Driscoll v South Africa

Wed Nov 06 2013 - 13:31

Toulon come calling for Ruan Pienaar

French club reported to have made Ulster scrumhalf an offer to bring him to Top 14

Wed Sept 18 2013 - 15:16

Smith signs up with Toulon for one year

Former Springbok comes out of retirement after agreeing deal with European champions

Tue Sept 10 2013 - 16:13

Smith undergoes medical at Toulon

Former Springbok flanker set to come out of retirement and sign for French club

Mon Aug 19 2013 - 12:39

Toulon fightback denies Clermont in Heineken Cup final

Delon Armitage try and Jonny Wilkinson conversion snatch an unlikely victory against hitherto unbeaten rivals

Sat May 18 2013 - 19:08