Person: Sonny Bill

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Eye on South Africa: What's not to like in a 46 point hammering? Quite a lot actually.

The prospect of an Ireland versus South Africa World cup quarter-final remains a possibility after the Springboks did their bit by beating Italy 49-3 in Shizuoka on Friday.

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England terrier Ben Te’o ‘fox-hunts’ Azzurri

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Three talking points from team selections for third Lions Test

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The Match in 60 seconds: Here's how the Lions levelled the series with the All Blacks

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Sexton and Farrell backed to thrive after striking up natural understanding

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Lion's Peter O'Mahony omitted completely from squad to play All Blacks on Saturday

Timing a friend to Peter O’Mahony and a foe for CJ Stander

Amid all the hoopla about Peter O’Mahony’s captaincy of the Lions is the salient point that in sport, as in life, timing is everything. 

Fri, 23 Jun, 2017

Tana Umaga wary of reopening old wounds caused by his infamous spear tackle

It did not take long for Tana Umaga to hear the year 2005 mentioned but when it came, the question was not the one he’d been bracing himself for.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2017

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.

Fri, 17 Feb, 2017

Padraig McCarthy off to good start in Boekelo

Padraig McCarthy was on the Irish team that scored an historic win in Boekelo last year and, while he feels a repeat could not be dismissed this weekend, he said the ground conditions at the Dutch fixture could make for a different scenario.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2016

Rio KO for Sonny Bill after Japan shock New Zealand in Olympic men’s rugby sevens

Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of the rest of the Rio Olympics after suffering an injury in New Zealand’s shock defeat to Japan yesterday.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2016

Clonakilty celebrates with jiving at the agricultural show

Country came to town last Sunday as a tourist town celebrated its new streetscape after months of upheaval due to resurfacing and drainage works.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2016

Sonny Bill all praise for French coach

By Brendan O’Brien

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

Sonny Bill back on form as All Blacks defeat Australia

Sonny Bill Williams made a triumphant return to ANZ Stadium as New Zealand claimed victory over Australia in the Rugby Championship opener.

Sat, 18 Aug, 2012

Sonny Bill stripped of clothes

He’s got the starting jersey tomorrow — but Sonny Bill Williams hasn’t got many other clothes.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2012

Sonny Bill proves ringmaster

World Cup-winning rugby star Sonny Bill Williams won the New Zealand heavyweight title with a first-round knockout of Clarence Tillman.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2012

Sonny Bill a big hit on the net

THE Sonny Bill Williams publicity machine was working hard during the Rugby World Cup — with the All Black topping player searches using Google during the tournament.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2011

No excuses from Gibbes

LEINSTER forwards coach Jonno Gibbes has called on his side to get the basics right for tomorrow’s game against the Newport Gwent Dragons.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2011

Williams continues to fight his corner

ALL BLACK Sonny Bill Williams believes competing in a boxing match less than a month before the start of the 2011 Super 15 Rugby season will make him a better player.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2010

Williams given OK for boxing bout

Canterbury and New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams has been given clearance by the New Zealand Rugby Union to take part a professional boxing bout in January.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2010

Nonu ready to fight for centre slot despite the arrival of Williams

IMPRESSIVE as the New Zealand starting 15 for today’s Test against Ireland undoubtedly is, the true barometer of the All Blacks’ current strength will lie on the Aviva Stadium benches as well as on armchairs dotted around the North and South Islands.

Sat, 20 Nov, 2010

Sonny Bill inspired by former team-mate Wilkinson

New Zealand’s new “superman” Sonny Bill Williams revealed today how Jonny Wilkinson inspired his remarkable rise from rookie centre to All Blacks international.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2010