Let’s face it, Saracens don’t really care that they are rugby’s most hated team
Often used as motivation, the club and supporters are aware of their pariah status
Often used as motivation, the club and supporters are aware of their pariah status
1995 Rugby World Cup final: South Africa 15 New Zealand 12 (aet)
The former Irish captain is now a doctor in his native South Africa
Even now it is hard to fathom the level of impact the great All Blacks winger had on the game
New Zealander brokered the deal which led to the sport turning professional in 1995
Banco Nacional club president is devoting a large amount of his free time to charity work
Munster truly announced themselves as a force in European rugby by beating Toulouse
South African coach could not turn down chance to be part of something transcending sport
Felix Jones is a part of a Springboks coaching ticket fine-tuned in Munster
Springboks’ first black captain has been an inspiration to the team and country
Heroics on home soil helped to heal some of the country’s apartheid wounds
Japan beat South Africa in 2015 in the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history
The Offload: Sam Warburton fears a death on TV; Makazole Mapimpi’s ‘RIP Nene’ protest
Munster man and his Ireland team-mates braced for a big and bruising England
Rassie Erasmus has returned an exciting South Africa side back towards their best
His late arrival as England enforcer to entrepreneur, and all that comes in between
Sexton’s Wembley wonder show; last of the tickets; Sarries chase record; team talk
Most consistently dominant forces in Europe have proven their worth repeatedly
Mandela didn’t lead South African rugby to the mountain top, he gave a glimpse of it
An examination of how Ireland’s bid fares against France’s and South Africa’s
Winner of three-way contest to stage 2023 tournament selected on November 15th
‘This is as big as it gets for us. We’re so proud of our country that we will put our best foot forward in every regard’
One of the greatest ever scrumhalves has died aged 45 from motor neurone disease
‘It’s going to be a massive test for us but it’s one we’re very much looking forward to’
Further decline looks inevitable unless there is a change of attitude and style
Springboks winger familiar with the hurt of failure but determined not to experience it again
Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa
Springboks accept loss to Japan but say it is now time to move on and face up to reality
The Rainbow Nation is united after the Springboks beat New Zealand in ’95 final
There’s a photo of my old man with Hamilton, who is clearly thinking, ‘Who’s this knob?’
Chester Williams, South Africa’s only black player, is irrepressible in 1995 quarter-final
The All Blacks squad were struck down by illness days before 1995 World Cup final
He may be only 37 but the ex-Leinster secondrow has always been a natural leader
Ireland and South Africa have already signalled their intention to bid for tournament in 2023
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices