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OBITUARY: World Cup-winning South Africa scrum-half Joost van der Westhuizen

Few rugby players can simply be identified by their first names. Gareth, Sonny Bill, Zinzan, Jonny, and Jonah are some of the few whose deeds and skills have given them that particular status. And Joost.

general

Book review: The Boy at the Top of the Mountain

fashion and beauty

Cutting it: a preview of new documentary, Dior and I

news

Grounded Astrid 'should not have been at sea' - Report

general

Wednesday’s TV Tips

sport

Michael Phelps crushes comeback rumours

‘It was a good experience — I’d do it again’

It was his first time at sea but he’d do it all again.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2013

Rescued teenage crew from wrecked tall ship praise emergency training

A teenage sailor dramatically rescued with 29 crew mates when a historic tall ship struck rocks and sank off the Cork coast has said emergency training helped them keep calm as they awaited help.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2013

Wetterhall in yellow for Seskin showdown

NEW leader, Alexander Wetterhall (Sweden Team Sprocket Pro), will wear the yellow jersey when the FBD Insurance Rás arrives at the top of Seskin Hill tomorrow, but it would take a big prediction to identify the possible leader when the race departs the spiritual home of cycling.

Thu, 27 May, 2010

De Villiers facing fixture wrangle

MUNSTER marquee signing, Jean de Villiers, is eligible to play for South Africa when he joins up with the two-time Heineken Cup champions next month.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2009

Pieter ready for ultimate test

Pieter de Villiers has welcomed Saturday night’s quarter-final against New Zealand as a true test of France’s World Cup credentials.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2007

Heartbroken Marconnet sets sights on glory in 2011

A HEARTBROKEN Sylvain Marconnet has set his sights on lifting the World Cup in 2011 after seeing injury rob him of the opportunity to claim rugby’s biggest prize this autumn.

Fri, 24 Aug, 2007

De Villiers sidelined with shoulder knock

France prop Pieter de Villiers has been forced out of action for at least two weeks and is likely to miss his side’s friendlies against Romania and England after injuring his right shoulder whilst training in the Alps.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2003

Laporte: we’re a team of liars, cheats and donkeys

FRENCH coach Bernard Laporte last night launched an extraordinary attack on several of his defeated Lansdowne Road players, labelling them liars and saying they lacked respect for the blue shirt of the national team.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2003

French coach rues missing leaders and lack of spirit

BAFFLED French coach Bernard Laporte claimed yesterday that one reason for his side’s slide from Grand Slam champions to also-rans was the lack of leadership displayed by his senior players.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2003

Laporte: give De Villiers a chance

PROP Pieter De Villiers has not been ruled out of international rugby union indefinitely after testing positive for ecstasy and cocaine, French coach Bernard Laporte insisted yesterday.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2003

Rossouw released from London Irish

London Irish’s South African import Pieter Rossouw will leave the club at the end of this month.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2002