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Nine-try South Africa cruise to victory over Namibia

South Africa claimed their first win of the 2019 World Cup with a 57-3 thrashing of Namibia.

Leinster v Cardiff Blues - Guinness PRO14 Round 2

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Kearney to stay at Leinster after extending deal

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Jonathan Sexton carries can for struggles up front

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Johnny Sexton fit but Rob Kearney kept out with unspecified injury

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Even in victory, Tadhg Furlong finds room to improve

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Lure of the lucre costing Boks

Boks come from behind to beat Ireland and set up series decider

South Africa produced a brilliant second-half performance to come from 16 points down and force their three-Test series to a decider in Port Elizabeth next week.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2016

Siya Kolisi: ‘We’re hurting. That wasn’t close to our best, we know’

If Ireland were ever in any doubt about the likelihood of a fierce response from South Africa in Saturday’s second Test, Springboks flanker Siya Kolisi will have eradicated those doubts in an instant.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2016

When Springbok backs are to the wall, Ellis Park provides comfort

After the sobering sight of four World Cup semi-finalists coming from the southern hemisphere, last weekend offered a glimmer of hope for European rugby. The question now is, was it an aberration or a line in the sand?

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016

Jordi Murphy thrown in at the deep end

Jordi Murphy spent his day off diving amongst sharks but this evening at Newlands it will be a different beast occupying the Ireland flanker’s thoughts.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2016

No fear of burnout for Ireland, insists Joe Schmidt

Head coach Joe Schmidt has dismissed fears of his players suffering burnout as he prepares his Ireland side for their 15th Test of the season.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2016

'Old banger' Mike McCarthy ready to prang Wales

He was a couple of months shy of a 34th birthday, some way off pulling up trees and then omitted from Joe Schmidt’s squad for the World Cup, but Mike McCarthy never thought his Ireland career had ended after just the 17 caps.

Sun, 07 Feb, 2016

VIDEO: All Blacks blend sublime skill with steel

New Zealand 20 South Africa 18: Two legends of the game, one finally able to relish the chance to confirm his greatness on the biggest stage imaginable, the other facing an anxious wait over his ability to become the first two-time Rugby World Cup-winning captain.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015

Richie McCaw faces World Cup final ban if he is cited for elbowing Francois Louw

Richie McCaw could miss the World Cup final if he is deemed to have deliberately elbowed Francois Louw in New Zealand’s 20-18 victory over South Africa.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

Heyneke Meyer hails hat-trick hero Habana as South Africa rout USA

South Africa 64 USA 0: Heyneke Meyer paid tribute to Bryan Habana after the wing equalled the Rugby World Cup try-scoring record as his South Africa side confirmed their quarter-final spot with a comprehensive 10-try victory over USA.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Duncan Weir spots an opening after South Africa defeat

South Africa 34 Scotland 16: Stand-off Duncan Weir hopes his stunning second-half burst against South Africa on Saturday will help seal his place in coach Vern Cotter’s plans as Scotland look to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Madigan steers scrappy Leinster into semi-finals

Leinster survived a late scare from Bath at the Aviva Stadium today to book a place in the Champions Cup semi-finals.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

Madigan steers scrappy Leinster into Champions Cup semi-finals

Leinster survived a late scare from Bath at the Aviva Stadium today to book a place in the Champions Cup semi-finals.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

Revamped Bath won’t be blown away this time, warns Francois Louw

You could forgive Francois Louw if his last trip to Leinster caused him to wonder whether he had made a mistake in moving to Bath.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2015

Ford hails ‘fantastic’ Bath display

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Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

Halfpenny kicks Wales to win over Springboks

Wales finally cracked the code of success against major southern hemisphere opposition as full-back Leigh Halfpenny’s relentless goalkicking saw off Millennium Stadium visitors South Africa.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2014

Saints’ blow as Hartley fails to make it

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Fri, 23 May, 2014

Stringer on new European mission with Bath

Peter Stringer still hankers after the big Heineken Cup days at Thomond Park.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

New contract underlines Stringer’s value to Bath

Brian O’Driscoll may be calling time on his stellar career at the end of the season but his former Ireland team-mate Peter Stringer is set for at least another year.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2014

SA deny Wales victory in ferocious match-up

Wales’ long wait to claim the major southern hemisphere scalp they crave continues – but only after an heroic display in a ferocious Test match of brutal intensity at the Millennium Stadium.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2013

McCaw hails All Blacks win among best of career

South Africa 27 New Zealand 38

Mon, 07 Oct, 2013

Steyn kicks Springboks to victory

Argentina 17 South Africa 22

Sat, 24 Aug, 2013

Hook could line out for Baabaas against Lions

Having being omitted from Warren Gatland’s Lions squad, Perpignan fly-half James Hook could line out against the British and Irish outfit, having been named in the provisional Barbarians squad.

Tue, 07 May, 2013

Keeping the Boks’ bruisers on a leash

The three key battles that will decide the Guinness Series opener

Sat, 10 Nov, 2012

Lambie named at pivot for Springboks

South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer has entrusted 22-year-old Pat Lambie with flyhalf responsibilities for Saturday’s meeting with Ireland in the Aviva Stadium (5.30pm).

Wed, 07 Nov, 2012

Bok exodus worrying Meyer

Heyneke Meyer is happy for Richardt Strauss but the Springbok coach admits that the rising tide of South African players into the arms of covetous European unions is a serious cause for concern.

Tue, 06 Nov, 2012

Habana gives Boks resounding win over Australia

South Africa 31 Australia 8

Sat, 29 Sep, 2012

A chance to grasp Ireland ticket

Soon to retire, Munster and Ireland stalwart Mick O’Driscoll captains the Barbarians against his countrymen tonight in Gloucester (7.45pm) but all eyes will be on those in the Ireland XV looking to take their last chance to earn a ticket to New Zealand.

Tue, 29 May, 2012