The Irish Times

South Africa’s history made De Kock’s stand against kneeling the wrong choice

The profound damage of the apartheid years continue to complicate the pitch

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 06:00

South African government under pressure to allow fans attend Lions series

Third wave of Covid-19 is expected to hit the country in the coming weeks

Tue May 11 2021 - 06:00

South Africa Rugby president backs idea of a return of fans for Lions tour

Proposals being made to SA government call for ‘safe and sustainable return of supporters’

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 17:45

Gerry Thornley: Financial concerns mean it’s South Africa or bust for Lions tour

There remains a distinct possibility of the tour being cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 20:00

Lions Tour to go ahead in South Africa this summer

Games likely to take place behind closed doors due to Covid-19

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 16:16

SARU votes to assess entering Super Rugby teams into Pro16

Cheetahs say they are contracted to Pro14 until 2023 and have sought legal advice

Tue Sept 29 2020 - 19:42

South African Rugby step in to rescue ailing Southern Kings

Consortium that held 74% shareholding have run in to cash flow problems

Mon Jun 22 2020 - 16:50

Convicted killer Francis Kean nominated to World Rugby executive committee

Chairman of Fiji rugby union was sentenced to 18 months for manslaughter in 2007

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 21:24

Siya Kolisi and South Africa speaking to the hope of 1995

Mandela didn’t lead South African rugby to the mountain top, he gave a glimpse of it

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 16:07

Joel Stransky hits out at ‘old boys club’ after RWC vote

There were mixed feelings in South Africa after they were snubbed in 2023 voting

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 14:33

Stakes high as Rugby World Cup race enters home straight

Winner of three-way contest to stage 2023 tournament selected on November 15th

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 06:30

Varadkar leads Irish bid in three-way battle for Rugby World Cup

French president distances himself from process involving 30-minute presentation

Sun Sept 24 2017 - 21:51

South Africa retain coach Allister Coetzee despite poor run

Changes made to support team with Italy defence coach Brendan Venter sounded out

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 17:47

Jean De Villiers: Springboks ‘at an all-time low’ after Italy loss

Former skipper among former players unhappy at loss to Conor O’Shea’s side

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 18:14

RWC 2023: France and South Africa bids have issues to sort out

Both Irish rivals have a lot in their favour in terms of infrastructure and stadiums

Tue Nov 15 2016 - 20:00