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
Sporting upsets: Shadow of ‘Susie’ still lingers over seismic rugby shock
1995 Rugby World Cup final: South Africa 15 New Zealand 12 (aet)
Pros and cons: Dion O’Cuinneagain on professionalism, then and now
The former Irish captain is now a doctor in his native South Africa
Game Changers: How Jonah Lomu’s dramatic arrival heralded rugby’s new dawn
Even now it is hard to fathom the level of impact the great All Blacks winger had on the game
Michael Watt: The man who unleashed a rugby monster
New Zealander brokered the deal which led to the sport turning professional in 1995
Argentina rugby great Hugo Porta continues to give back to his beloved game
Banco Nacional club president is devoting a large amount of his free time to charity work
It’s been 20 years since the Red Army was born in Bordeaux
Munster truly announced themselves as a force in European rugby by beating Toulouse
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
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
‘If South Africa win with Siya Kolisi as captain, it'll be monumental’
Springboks’ first black captain has been an inspiration to the team and country
How 1995 remains a key part of the Springbok spirit
Heroics on home soil helped to heal some of the country’s apartheid wounds
RWC moments: Brave Blossoms bloom in Brighton
Japan beat South Africa in 2015 in the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history
Where’s Chester? Another Springboks ’95 legend passes away
The Offload: Sam Warburton fears a death on TV; Makazole Mapimpi’s ‘RIP Nene’ protest
New dad Stander living the dream as World Cup beckons
Munster man and his Ireland team-mates braced for a big and bruising England
Pool B: Resurgent Springboks look like serious challengers
Rassie Erasmus has returned an exciting South Africa side back towards their best
Grounded George Kruis ruins the narrative of big, bad Saracens
His late arrival as England enforcer to entrepreneur, and all that comes in between
Final countdown: Paddy Johns was a Saracens standout, on and off the pitch
Sexton’s Wembley wonder show; last of the tickets; Sarries chase record; team talk
Gerry Thornley: Epic final in prospect as two rugby machines collide
Most consistently dominant forces in Europe have proven their worth repeatedly
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
Rugby World Cup 2023: the pros and cons of the three bids
An examination of how Ireland’s bid fares against France’s and South Africa’s
Stakes high as Rugby World Cup race enters home straight
Winner of three-way contest to stage 2023 tournament selected on November 15th
Ireland’s presentation sets out Rugby World Cup dream
‘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’
World Cup exploits defined the brilliance of Joost Van der Westhuizen
One of the greatest ever scrumhalves has died aged 45 from motor neurone disease
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’
Matt Williams: Northern Hemisphere game has lost its lustre
Further decline looks inevitable unless there is a change of attitude and style
South Africa’s Bryan Habana hasn’t stopped believing
Springboks winger familiar with the hurt of failure but determined not to experience it again
Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength
Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa
South Africa aim to bounce back as redemption beckons against Samoa
Springboks accept loss to Japan but say it is now time to move on and face up to reality
RWC #1: Nelson Mandela hands the Webb Ellis Cup to Francois Pienaar
The Rainbow Nation is united after the Springboks beat New Zealand in ’95 final
RWC 15: Ross O’Carroll Kelly - my life in World Cups
There’s a photo of my old man with Hamilton, who is clearly thinking, ‘Who’s this knob?’
RWC #28: The Black Pearl scores four against Western Samoa
Chester Williams, South Africa’s only black player, is irrepressible in 1995 quarter-final
RWC #40: New Zealand blame food poisoning on waitress ‘Suzie’
The All Blacks squad were struck down by illness days before 1995 World Cup final
Andy McGeady: Time on Cullen’s side but the time for Leinster might be now
He may be only 37 but the ex-Leinster secondrow has always been a natural leader
Italy the latest country to bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup
Ireland and South Africa have already signalled their intention to bid for tournament in 2023
Victoria’s Secret models keep their clothes on for Super Bowl
Lingerie models faking it for Superbowl ends week in women’s sport with a slam dunk
South Africa biggest threat to Ireland’s World Cup 2023 bid
One of the game’s behemoths and two-time winners hosted the World Cup in 1995
Schalk Burger always making an impact
South African flanker has come back from illness and injury to regain a place
CJ Stander interview: ‘I need to play the best game of my life against Toulon ’
The transition from SA has not been easy, but the Munster flanker is nothing if not determined
Francois Pienaar looking forward to Ravenhill
Former Springbok World Cup winning captain in Ireland to launch One Young World Summit and take in Saracens game against Ulster
Zane Kirchner pays moving tribute to Madiba
Leinster’s newest foreign recruit thanks Nelson Mandela for having the vision
Rugby family has shameful past in propping up apartheid regime
Nelson Mandela utilised the Springboks as a means of unity for the Rainbow Nation
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