Leinster coach Jacques Nienber hails contract extension for James Ryan
Retention of accomplished backrow forward ‘excellent’ and positive reflection on the province’s set-up
Jacques Nienaber
South African rugby coach
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
Leinster’s Jacques Nienaber enjoying ‘more creative’ club game since switch from Test rugby
South African plans to remain in club game beyond end of current Leinster contract
‘We wanted to feed the crowd’: Leinster captain Caelan Doris relishes ‘special’ Croke Park win over Munster
Doris praises team’s fast start in game where his exceptional breakdown work and defensive efforts shone through
RG Snyman could make Leinster debut against Benetton in Treviso this weekend
Jacques Nienaber warns of ‘clunky’ reintroduction of international players
How Tyler Bleyendaal’s subtle changes can make all the difference to Leinster’s attack
Evidence from the innovative attack coach’s record at Hurricanes suggests incremental tweaks can sharpen Leo Cullen’s side’s cutting edge
Ridicule less - remember that your sporting heroes are human
Not having an Irish team in the URC decider could be a good thing
Vast expanses of Croke Park pitch may add to challenge for Leinster’s rush defence
Leinster’s rushing defence system will be tested on the vast expanses of Ireland’s historic stadium by a highly-skilled Northampton team
Owen Doyle: I have a growing sense of unease around ‘pick and drive’ tries
Referee Karl Dickson was very much centre stage but there was no disputing Leinster’s superiority against La Rochelle this time around
French media hail Jamison Gibson-Park ‘the new boss of Leinster, a worthy successor to Sexton’
The Offload: Jacques Nienaber’s influence seen as crucial in ending La Rochelle’s European reign
La Rochelle never panic but their up-and-down form gives Leinster reason to believe
Jacques Nienaber could help concoct a plan for Leinster to finally oust Ronan O’Gara’s team from the Champions Cup when the sides renew their rivalry on Saturday
Barges, line speed and shitfights: Is Leinster’s defence better under Jacques Nienaber?
With plenty of players still finding their feet under the senior coach, a knockout game is going to be decided by individual moments
Jacques Nienaber aims to bring South African knockout secrets to Leinster’s formula
Rugby World Cup-winning coach is planning for accuracy in execution against La Rochelle
James Lowe: ‘The only way you measure a season is trophies’
Having developed into one of the world’s leading all-round wingers, the Leinster man aims to improve an irritating European record
England v Ireland: Blitz defence is all the rage, but who first came up with the idea?
Six Nations: Andy Farrell, Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards have their claims but all roads lead back to the Springboks
RG Snyman says Jacques Nienaber played ‘big role’ in decision to join Leinster
Munster lock said former Springbok and current Leinster coach is a ‘special guy’
Jacques Nienaber’s Irish-tinged coaching tree growing in global influence
The Offload: Success for Irish teams in the Celtic Challenge; Why is the TMO bunker anonymous?
Josh van der Flier - ‘Jacques Nienaber inspires you, I’d be going into a game wanting to defend for him’
Leinster backrow responds to being left out for La Rochelle victory with player-of-the-match display vs Sale
Gerry Thornley: Nienaber’s influence all over Leinster’s interest in RG Snyman
Munster will now fear that history will repeat itself after Snyman’s injuries
Jacques Nienaber: ‘Hopefully I can add value, but there is no silver bullet’
One-time physio turned strength and conditioning coach hopes to add to Leinster’s defence after settling down with family in Dublin
Gordon D’Arcy: In the week of Jacques Nienaber’s arrival, was Leinster’s bench split a mere coincidence?
My belief is that Cullen and Nienaber would have discussed aspects of Leinster’s set-up over the last few weeks
Mary Hannigan: Katie Taylor under no illusions heading into Saturday’s ‘must-win’ fight
Vikki Wall continues to show off her many talents; Andrew Porter on World Cup pain; Mickey Harte and Derry like Ferguson managing Liverpool
Is Jacques Nienaber impacting Leinster sooner than anticipated?
Sean O’Brien has been moulding Leinster's defence in his own image while in conversation with Jacques Nienaber
Leinster prepare for Munster duel without delayed Jacques Nienaber
South African coach unlikely to play much role in preparations for Saturday’s match at the Aviva
‘I hope to see it again’ - Leinster coach Robin McBryde likes the look of a 7-1 bench split
World Cup winning coach Jacques Nienaber is expected to arrive in Leinster next week before they play Munster in their URC derby match
Leo Cullen and Leinster ‘flexible’ on when Jacques Nienaber joins coaching staff
Leinster boss says Nienaber should ‘savour the moment’ after winning a second World Cup on Saturday
Rugby World Cup: New Zealand could have last laugh in final of contrasts
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
Provinces aim to keep Irish eyes on rugby as URC returns
With many players still absent because of the Rugby World Cup, squads’ depth will be tested as the new season gets under way
South Africa boss more concerned by ‘butchered’ try chances against Ireland than missed kicks
Jacques Nienaber insists Manie Libbok and Damian Willemse have performed well in the absence of Handre Pollard
South Africa and Ireland may meet again - but watch out for Scotland
The Rugby World Cup has shown that Australia’s appointment of Eddie Jones was an even bigger mistake than initially thought
Owen Doyle: It’s time for World Rugby to make the 5-3 replacements split compulsory
Rugby World Cup: Exemplary sentences required to rid the game of dangerous hits that are still prevalent
Rugby World Cup: Ireland must not allow South Africa to master time and space
Matt Williams: Ireland will have to get two scores ahead as early as possible if they are to beat the Springboks on Saturday
Jacques Nienaber defends South Africa changes ahead of Wales Test
Coach describes Damian Willemse’s start at fullback ‘a little side project’
Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe out of South Africa’s Autumn tests
Springboks name a 32-man squad for tests against Wales, Scotland and England
All Blacks edge Springboks in 100th test to win Rugby Championship
Jordie Barrett’s 14 points from the tee were enough to give them a 10th successive win
Marvin Orie joins old schoolmate Eben Etzebeth in South Africa secondrow
James O’Connor tipped for Australia fullback role; Aaron Smith’s international season at an end
Scott Barrett warns New Zealand team-mates about Argentina backlash
South Africa look to address discipline issues after tight defeat to Australia
Jacques Nienaber says South Africa will improve after scrappy win over Argentina
‘It was a massive effort from the guys, they were excellent in what we planned to do today’
Nienaber: Rugby ‘would be unbelievably boring if everybody played the same way’
South Africa coach hits back at critics of Springboks’ playing style
Gerry Thornley: With no du Toit and de Klerk, Boks will have to think outside the box
After losing two pillars, suddenly South Africa’s line-up for third Test looks shaky
All Blacks coach Foster claims Lions’ match ‘put him to sleep’
‘It’s become very tight, almost risk-free type of series. Teams are almost afraid to play’
Warren Gatland set to roll selection dice for series decider
Changes in back three and backrow look to be on the cards after defeat in second Test
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
Gerry Thornley: Rassie Erasmus’s unprecedented rant does rugby a grave disservice
South African has clearly lost the plot and undermined match officials and World Rugby
Rassie Erasmus denies he is behind Jaco Johan Twitter account
South Africa director of rugby gives bizarre press conference ahead of second Test
Lions Tour: Rassie Erasmus’s social media comments stir the pot some more
South Africa’s director of rugby highlights incidents from first Test on Twitter
Owen Doyle: Rassie Erasmus pushing the spirit of the laws to their absolute limits
The first Test was a poor game of rugby and the ill-tempered build-up even worse
Jacques Nienaber believes officials were right to rule out Willie le Roux’s try
South Africa coach believes his side will come back stronger in second Test
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
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi a doubt for first Lions Test
Backrow was absent from Bulls defeat as he continues recovery from Covid-19
South Africa A name side to take on Bulls in Cape Town
Damian de Allende one of three players retained from win over Lions
Lion king Conor Murray not getting ahead of himself
Lions captain won’t take his place in the test team for granted
Damian de Allende: petrol can explosion could’ve ‘been a lot worse’
Munster head coach Johann van Graan ‘hugely relieved that the lads are all okay’
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