The Irish Times

Scott Barrett warns New Zealand team-mates about Argentina backlash

South Africa look to address discipline issues after tight defeat to Australia

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 15:10

Lions get a rude awakening as South Africa A hand out a bruising defeat

Yet again Warren Gatland’s side struggled resourcing their own ball at the breakdown

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 23:29

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

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

Rugby World Cup: Henderson hits the ground running in Japan

Incoming Ulster captain’s secondrow partnership with James Ryan looks formidable

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 00:30

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

Pool B: Resurgent Springboks look like serious challengers

Rassie Erasmus has returned an exciting South Africa side back towards their best

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 05:00

Eben Etzebeth backs the Springboks’ strength in depth

Rassie Erasmus has split his resources for clashes against Wallabies and All Blacks

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 16:34

John Robbie: 2023 World Cup can be catalyst for change in South Africa

Former Ireland scrumhalf says tournament would be ‘marvellous’ for adopted nation

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 07:30

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

Rugby Championship likely to be another All Blacks procession

South Africa and Australia look well off pace while Argentina yet to make breakthrough

Tue Aug 15 2017 - 17:41

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

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

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

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

Heyneke Meyer says he has full backing of South Africa squad

Springboks coach criticised by country’s biggest trade union for ‘racist choices’

Wed Aug 12 2015 - 12:25

Springboks recall Pietersen and Fourie

Frans Malherbe comes in at tighthead prop for the injured Jannie du Plessis ahead of the clash with Wales

Wed Nov 06 2013 - 13:22

South Africa left seeing red after physical defeat to All Blacks

Referee apologises for yellow card error as New Zealand take ill-tempered encounter

Sun Sept 15 2013 - 21:48

Kirchner added to Springboks squad

Leinster’s new signing has been called up and will travel to Australia and then New Zealand

Wed Aug 28 2013 - 12:53