Jacques Nienaber: ‘It was never the case that Rassie and I didn’t enjoy Munster or Ireland’
Former South Africa coach on his future, the danger of only reading headlines, and how good players can challenge a coach
Former South Africa coach on his future, the danger of only reading headlines, and how good players can challenge a coach
Loose forward Cameron Hanekom could make his debut off the bench against a Welsh side for whom he is also eligible to play
Leinster lock is one of four Rugby World Cup winners brought back into the squad by Rassie Erasmus for games against Scotland, England and Wales
If Ireland adopt same defensive system, New Zealand and Argentina will carve that failing rushing defensive system apart
Deep down, the fiercely competitive Rassie Erasmus will be peeved at the Boks’ world ranking
In advance of Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash, claims that New Zealand are a spent rugby force could not have come at a worse time for Australia
Simon Easterby says Ireland had no issues with the way Caelan Doris communicated with the officials as captain last weekend
Andy Farrell: ‘It’s the make-up of this team that even with the type of performance in the first half, we hung in there
If coaching is an art form, then the man plotting Ireland’s downfall is the Picasso of coaching
The Counter Ruck Podcast
All you need to know ahead of the first Test of Ireland’s two-match tour of South Africa
Coach well versed in controlling temperature ahead of a match, knowing when to add heat or turn down the flame
Twelve starters from last year’s Rugby World Cup final named in starting line-up for Saturday’s game
New attack coach praises defence coach and says he has given insight into Ireland’s mentality
South Africa’s head coach Rassie Erasmus takes to X to detail the expected make-up of Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for Test showdown
World Cup champions concede ‘we will have to be on par’ as ‘two-test series promises to be massive’
Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe and Lukhanyo Am among the experienced players back in the squad after missing the recent Wales game
Former Ireland hooker will once again be working with Rassie Erasmus, who returns to role of Springboks head coach
South Africa’s director of rugby is not in any long-term danger after undergoing treatment, say officials
World Cup winning coach Jacques Nienaber is expected to arrive in Leinster next week before they play Munster in their URC derby match
Video, reaction and analysis as South Africa claim a record fourth World Cup crown
Rugby World Cup final sees matchup of two coaches with deep links to Irish rugby
New Zealand v South Africa preview: Demolished by Springboks just before the tournament started, the All Blacks have the ability to complete a memorable turn-around
Everything you need to know ahead of the clash between teams looking for their fourth William Webb Ellis
Manie Libbok misses out completely for Springboks, while All Blacks recall Brodie Retallick
Lack of French involvement leaves this weekend’s final relegated to page 22 of the local press
Rugby World Cup: The second semi-final assumed a kind of ugly beauty and reached an almighty crescendo
Handre Pollard’s late kick snatches victory for the Springboks
Second half recovery sees the Springboks knock France out of their home tournament
Appeal submitted to Cas which temporarily delays punishments for South African government failing to sign up to Wada code
Nic Berry will take charge of Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup showdown between Ireland and Scotland
Rugby World Cup: Let’s not dwell on the grim possibility of being eliminated by Scotland. But we can’t discount it either
Most of the 45,000-plus Green Army have headed for home and some to other parts of France, with many to return in the next invasion for the Scotland game
The Rugby World Cup has shown that Australia’s appointment of Eddie Jones was an even bigger mistake than initially thought
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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