Pat Lambie’s retirement a symptom of rugby’s obsession with bulk
Springbok forced to quit at 28 - the sport is prioritising brawn over speed and skill
Leinster earn their place among Europe’s finest after outmuscling Racing
McGrath says being forced to grind out victory in Champions Cup made it extra special
Leinster maintain a great sense of comic timing: European media react
Cullen’s ‘sacred monsters’ praised for earning fourth European crown the hard way
Nacewa gets the party started in Bilbao
Mary Hannigan's TV View: Nerves tested but Leinster get the job done the hard way
Leinster reign in Spain with fourth Champions Cup win
Isa Nacewa signs off in style in his final European appearance for the province
Leinster keep their cool as they seek glory in Basque country
It will be a tight final against Racing, but province can prove they are Europe's best
Gordon D’Arcy: Racing will not live with Leinster for 80 minutes
Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge
Racing start leaves Munster cast adrift in Bordeaux
Munster flourish comes too late as French side set up final date with Leinster
Munster chisel out victory over Racing in an old-school bruiser
Conor Murray’s opportunism breaks deadlock at Thomond Park
Even by Munster standards, this should be special
Dan Carter a surprise selection as Thomond Park gets ready to remember Anthony Foley
Gerry Thornley: CJ Stander strives to build lasting legacy
Ireland flanker knew he wanted to wear green when he first saw match at Aviva
Wales add to South Africa’s woes with famous victory
Eighth Test defeat in 2016 for the Springboks, Wales record third November win
England end 10-year losing streak against South Africa
England run in four tries as Springboks finish match a disorganised mess
Beauden Barrett a call back to the romantic age of the outhalf
Modern defences have forced outhalves to became the executors of someone else’s will
Allister Coetzee: Victory over Ireland a highlight of my career
‘It’s quite an extraordinary win against a quality Irish side’
Uncapped Quinn Roux among five changes to Ireland team
Stuart Olding, Tadgh Furlong, Rhys Ruddock and Craig Gilroy all come in for second test
Ireland to reluctantly accept CJ Stander one-match ban
‘The process that he’s gone through over the last three days has just taken forever’
CJ Stander receives one-week ban for Pat Lambie tackle
Ireland camp yet to decide if they will appeal sanction after lengthy disciplinary hearing
‘They weren’t interested in playing’ - South Africa bemoan Irish tactics
Allister Coetzee says his team will handle Ireland’s kicking game better in next Test
A historic win, sure, but gruelling series has a way to go
Mulling over the next two games, Joe Schmidt displays a wary attitude to altitudes
Ireland and Joe Schmidt wary of wounded Springboks
CJ Stander will learn if he has to serve any further suspension on Monday
Allister Coetzee believes gap in rugby hemispheres is closing
South Africa coach not planning major changes for second Test
Ireland 26 South Africa 20: The South African press reacts
Allister Coetzee’s side take some serious flak but there is widespread respect for Ireland
Allister Coetzee: Gap between hemispheres is closing
Springboks coach says northern hemisphere teams have bridged gap since World Cup
Joe Schmidt unhappy at CJ Stander’s red card
Ireland coach hopeful that no suspension will follow sending off during first Test
Ireland claim historic victory over South Africa in Cape Town
CJ Stander sent off after 22 minutes but Joe Schmidt’s side hang on for first win over Sprinboks in South Africa
South Africa v Ireland: Irish must come ready for warfare
Joe Schmidt's tourists must hit the ground running to give themselves a shout
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
JP Pietersen grabs hat-trick as South Africa get back on track
Springboks run in six tries against Samoa at Villa Park
Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful response
South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan
South Africa named experienced and versatile World Cup squad
Nine players from squad that won title in 2007 included in Heyneke Meyer’s 31
Heyneke Meyer says he has full backing of South Africa squad
Springboks coach criticised by country’s biggest trade union for ‘racist choices’
Jean de Villiers could face extended time out of game with knee injury
World Cup doubts surround South Africa captain after knock picked up against Wales
Leigh Halfpenny kicks Wales to victory over South Africa
Southern Hemisphere losing streak ends for Warren Gatland’s men
Bakkies Botha retires after Boks win over Italy
Late Bryan Habana try adds gloss to unconvincing win for South Africa in Padova
South Africa fullback Willie Le Roux to have a scan on facial injury
If the scan reveals a fracture the IRB World Player of Year nominee could be ruled out for a month
England’s losing streak continues against South Africa
An error-strewn performance has talk of crisis echoing around Twickenham
England look to rise above tired old debates against Springboks
Pressure will mount on Stuart Lancaster’s team if they fall to fifth defeat in row
Schalk Burger always making an impact
South African flanker has come back from illness and injury to regain a place
Wayne Barnes sets dangerous precedent by allowing TV producers influence games
Referee had no business referring either of two recent controversial incidents to the respective TMO
Late Lambie penalty seals South Africa win over New Zealand
Rookie Handre Pollard scored two tries, three conversions and a penalty at Ellis Park
Jean de Villiers and Boks stick to script to beat Australia
Wallabies led until 11 minutes from time before home side upped tempo and scored three late tries
Pollard gets nod ahead of Steyn at flyhalf
Named ahead of veteran incumbent Steyn in South Africa’s Rugby Championship team against Argentina on Saturday
Davies injury adds to Welsh discontent after South Africa defeat
Warren Gatland’s side beaten 24-15 in bruising Millennium Stadium encounter
Heyneke Meyer looks to sharpen attack as Springboks target victory over Wales
South Africa’s Jaque Fourie will win his 70th cap on Saturday
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