Morgan Freeman, who played Nelson Mandela in the Oscar- nominated film Invictus after being chosen by the icon himself as his favoured actor, hailed the late South African leader as a “giant” of the 20th century.

Anti-apartheid campaigner and IOC member Sam Ramsamy wants to bring the Olympics to South Africa so that he can fulfil one of Nelson Mandela’s last wishes.

A minute’s applause will take place at all football matches in the Premier League, Football League and FA Cup this weekend to mark the passing of Nelson Mandela.

Star rugby players such as Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell would be fabulous ambassadors for an all-Ireland rugby bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and if the public get behind it we’ll [have a] very good chance of landing rugby’s biggest prize, Sports Minister Leo Varadker has said.

Two students from Cork and Kerry will take part in a conference in South Africa next week which will be attended by celebrities including Bob Geldof and former UN Kofi Annan.

IF you want an insight into how Monaghan beat Donegal we could sum it up in two words: Siya Bafuna.

NELSON MANDELA remains revered the world over but is rarely seen in public two decades after a walk to freedom that captivated South Africa and the world.

Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon and Clint Eastwood are among the guests expected at tonight’s UK premiere of Nelson Mandela movie 'Invictus'.

Morgan Freeman felt destined to play Nelson Mandela.

Morgan Freeman is to play former South African leader Nelson Mandela in a new film about the 1995 Rugby World Cup.