The Irish Times

Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection

Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:00

Captain Iain Henderson and Stuart McCloskey declared fit for Ulster

Both Ulster and the Sharks can copperfasten a last-eight tie in front of their own supporters should they win

Thu May 19 2022 - 17:23

URC preview: Difficult assignment ahead for Leinster away to Sharks

High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 16:49

South Africa invoke spirit of Erasmus for England clash

Ban on Springbok director of rugby gives world champions extra motivation

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 21:33

South Africa’s player of the year snub highlights north-south divide in perception

Unlikely to be a connection between snub and Erasmus’ antics but relations are sour

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 13:32

South Africa skipper says opponents Wales can step up to challenge

‘They never go away ... so it is all about who takes the opportunity when it comes along’

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00

Old scores to be settled as Springboks hunt first Cardiff win since 2013

Siya Kolisi knows where his side went wrong in the past playing at Principality Stadium

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 19:47

Siya Kolisi: ‘I’m not a saint at all. I’m a sinner trying to be the best he can be’

Springboks captain opens up on problems with hunger, violence and addiction

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 14:10

United we stand - All you need to know about the South African sides joining the URC

The United Rugby Championship (URC) begins next weekend with some new faces . . .

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 08:00

Owen Doyle: Lions pay a high price for key blunders by Williams and Curry

Penalty call against Lawes harsh but butchered try-scoring chances lost it

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Lions will have regrets as Springboks secure series victory

In practically every metric bar the final score the visitors were the superior team

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 06:00

History repeats itself as Morné Steyn breaks Lions hearts once again

Veteran outhalf reprises his heroics from 12 years ago with late penalty winner

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 19:24

Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions

Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:05

Lions face a massive challenge to get back up after Boks boss second Test

Despite all the off-field shenanigans, on it the world champions were utterly dominant

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00

Jacques Nienaber praises Siya Kolisi’s leadership after South Africa level series

Springboks captain admits he endured a tough week in the build-up to second Test

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 21:41

Lions Tour: South Africa’s statement win sets up series decider

The Springboks proved a different proposition in a dominant second Test display

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 19:57

Siya Kolisi backs up Erasmus’ claims he was treated unfairly

‘I didn’t feel I had the same access to the referee and there’s proof if you watch’

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 15:56

Alun Wyn Jones gives Rassie Erasmus rant a straight bat

Lions captain effectively confirmed Dan Biggar is in line to start the second test

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 16:16

Dan Biggar’s fitness a concern for Lions ahead of second Test

Alun Wyn Jones calls for improvement as he expects a stronger South African side

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 07:30

Lions claim first blood after brilliant second-half fightback in Cape Town

Dan Biggar kicks 14 points as Warren Gatland’s side beat Springboks in first Test

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 19:07

South Africa rely on core of World Cup side for first Test

Match-day squad to face British & Irish Lions features 17 from 23 on duty against England

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 06:00

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi a doubt for first Lions Test

Backrow was absent from Bulls defeat as he continues recovery from Covid-19

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00

Sporting upsets: Shadow of ‘Susie’ still lingers over seismic rugby shock

1995 Rugby World Cup final: South Africa 15 New Zealand 12 (aet)

Thu Sept 03 2020 - 06:00

Errol Tobias: ‘I wanted to show what was possible when you looked beyond colour’

It’s nearly 50 years since first black man played for Springboks and Ireland were the opposition

Sat Aug 01 2020 - 06:00

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi goes back to his roots to feed destitute

He started with the supply of sanitiser and masks but has moved to filling stomachs

Fri May 01 2020 - 15:17

‘No one is safe until everyone is safe’: Global alliance formed to take on Covid-19

Pandemic Action Network formed to combat current global crisis and future pandemics

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 10:52

Jamie Roberts leaves Bath to join Stormers in Super Rugby

Former Wales centre admits he had goal to play rugby in the southern hemisphere

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 15:29

Rugby World Cup, Gay Byrne and ‘How to boil an egg?’ among Google most searched in 2019

Most searched in Ireland also included how to stop snoring, vegan recipes and Boris Johnson

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 08:32

South Africans seek to harness hope after rugby victory

Success has punctured air of national despondency by underlining togetherness

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 14:01

Gordon D’Arcy: I was wrong to slate Erasmus for leaving Munster

South African coach could not turn down chance to be part of something transcending sport

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Japan World Cup reminds rugby of its core values

South Africa emerge deserving winners from open tournament made by hosts’ enthusiasm

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 06:30

South African victory a cocktail of hope and unity – with a twist of Irish

Felix Jones is a part of a Springboks coaching ticket fine-tuned in Munster

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Debate required over scrum as a source of penalties kick chances

England can have no complaint with Garces as South African pressure game prevails

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 05:20

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