The Irish Times

Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a high

Kiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWC

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 19:00

RWC moments: Brave Blossoms bloom in Brighton

Japan beat South Africa in 2015 in the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 14:00

Robbie Deans believes Barbarians represent ‘the essence of rugby’

Barbarians v New Zealand, Twickenham, 3pm : Cluttered calendar would appear to threaten the relevance of a team built on amateur ideals

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 18:54

South Africa switch to plan B in bid to thwart Wales

Allister Coetzee gives youth a chance at the end of a ‘terrible, tough year’

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 23:00

Liam Toland: Stander and Heaslip bring different qualities

Both men will be compared right up to the announcement of team to face All Blacks

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 07:00

Ireland let South Africa off the hook in final Test

Joe Schmidt’s side superior but fail to take full advantage in Port Elizabeth

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 01:00

Coetzee’s tongue-lashing sparked South Africa revival against Ireland

‘The team were in a dark spot, they were in a hole’

Sun Jun 19 2016 - 12:48

Rory Best blames Ireland defeat on a loss of momentum

‘When you give a team like that momentum, they show what a quality side they are’

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 19:12

Ireland target historic series win in South Africa

‘It’s going to be a massive test for us but it’s one we’re very much looking forward to’

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 16:50

Rory Best hails ‘massive physical performance’ after South Africa win

Springbok skipper Adriaan Strauss unhappy at side’s lack of discipline

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 19:17

Jared Payne set to start at 15 in much-changed Ireland side

Joe Schmidt to choose between Henderson or Dillane to partner Toner at secondrow

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 01:06

Joe Schmidt hoping Roux can become the mighty Quinn

Ireland coach expects Connacht lock to add physical presence for tourists in South Africa

Tue May 31 2016 - 01:01

South Africa name hooker Adriaan Strauss as captain

New coach Allister Coetzee has named a new-look squad for series against Ireland

Mon May 30 2016 - 17:27

Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle

Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 18:45

New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission

Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 21:33

South Africa's Heyneke Meyer putting faith in young guns

Team to face Wales in quarter-final includes five key players all under 24 years of age

Thu Oct 15 2015 - 11:33

Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength

Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 11:34

JP Pietersen grabs hat-trick as South Africa get back on track

Springboks run in six tries against Samoa at Villa Park

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 21:04

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

Japan stun South Africa with unbelievable RWC win

Japan bring world crashing down around Springboks as Eddie Jones’s men record win for the ages

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 21:43

Citizen Strauss ready to earn his stripes on World Cup duty

‘The first time I played for Ireland was a very proud moment for me. I don’t think that’s going to change’

Tue Sept 08 2015 - 16:33

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

Heyneke Meyer makes five changes for England clash

South Africa coach turns to experience for trip to Twickenham

Wed Nov 12 2014 - 23:00

Ireland stand up and fight and eventually out-smart Springboks

Ireland smarter in seeking out space as well as collisions, and more opportunistic

Mon Nov 10 2014 - 15:02

Hard-nosed Ireland display sets up victory over South Africa

Rhys Ruddock and Tommy Bowe score tries on epic night at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Nov 08 2014 - 20:11

Much more to the Springboks than ‘heads down, bums up, straight ahead’

Matt Williams believes Heyneke Meyer has added flair to physicality and it is a masterstroke

Sat Nov 08 2014 - 09:00

Seán Cronin ready for physical Boks challenge

All-Leinster frontrow charged with keeping South Africa at bay

Thu Nov 06 2014 - 17:40

Ruan Pienaar must prove his fitness for Springboks

Heyneke Meyer hoping Ulster’s talismanic scrumhalf can overcome knee injury

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 01:00

Leinster will continue to pursue private money

Club chief executive Mick Dawson says rugby needs to have partners for a strong future

Thu Sept 25 2014 - 01:00

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

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

Springboks rack up record win over Pumas

Argentine coach Santiago Phelan says his side needs to ‘grow up’ after 60-point defeat

Sat Aug 17 2013 - 20:27

Seán Cronin called up for Ireland’s tour to USA and Canada

Leinster hooker elevated following Rory Best’s selection for the Lions

Tue May 28 2013 - 02:00