Person: van der Westhuizen

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Referee removed from Grand Slam-decider appointed for Ireland's next game

The official who was removed from Ireland's Grand Slam decider after attending an England training session has been appointed for Ireland's next game.

Eddie’s ‘strongest’ England selection is a concern on Ireland’s day of destiny

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Joe Schmidt aware a good performance guarantees nothing against England

Ireland v England - RBS 6 Nations - Aviva Stadium

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Shamed Eddie Jones sorry for ‘scummy Irish’ jibe

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Joost van der Westhuizen a true great

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Joost van der Westhuizen still critical in hospital

Springboks great Joost van der Westhuizen 'critical' in hospital

Former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen is in a critical condition in hospital as he continues to fight Motor Neurone Disease.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

With one eye on 2019, Georgians edge out brave, stubborn Namibia

Namibia 16 Georgia 17: Georgia captain Mamuka Gorgodze broke stubborn Namibia to inspire his side to a nervy second win of the World Cup in Exeter.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Jackson kicks Ulster to victory

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Sat, 22 Mar, 2014

Perpignan top as Edinburgh pay for errors

Perpignan 31 Edinburgh 14

Mon, 21 Oct, 2013

Cronin a special one, says Penney

Munster 34 Edinburgh 23

Mon, 09 Sep, 2013

O’Donnell gets back to basics with Munster

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Sat, 09 Feb, 2013

Warriors run riot

Glasgow 23 Edinburgh 14

Sat, 22 Dec, 2012

Namibia shock Ireland in World Cup qualifier

Ireland cricketers’ hopes of making the ICC World Twenty20 tournament suffered an early blow with defeat to Namibia in Dubai.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012

In a month or so where dropped passes will be called disasters, missed kicks labelled catastrophes and defeats likened to tragedies, the stories of Joost Van der Westhuizen and former Springbok team-mates puts things in perspective, explains Ciaran Cronin.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2011

Bok hero Van der Westhuizen battling motor neurone disease

FORMER South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen has been diagnosed with a form of motor neurone disease, his publicist has confirmed.

Fri, 13 May, 2011

Springboks too strong for Scotland

South Africa 36 Scotland 16

Sat, 10 Jun, 2006

Crumbs of comfort in Plate for Irish

IRELAND’S young cricketers beat Namibia in the Plate competition of the U19 World Cup in Sri Lanka yesterday.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2006

Reveal all ‘Staaldraad’ footage axed

A PLANNED breakfast to show ‘reveal all’ footage of a controversial Springbok military-style boot camp ahead of last year’s World Cup has been shelved.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2004

Van der Westhuizen inspired by past glories

Joost van der Westhuizen today warned South Africa’s World Cup rivals that his squad are motivated by the unifying spirit of 1995 and the historic day the Springboks were handed the World Cup by president Nelson Mandela.

Wed, 05 Nov, 2003

England win puts them in driving seat

England 25 South Africa 6

Sat, 18 Oct, 2003

England and Springboks level at break

England and South Africa are level at 6-6 at half-time in their crunch Pool C encounter at the Subiaco Oval.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2003

Aussie coach says best yet to come from Larkham

WALLABIES wonderboy Stephen Larkham is about to jump on Jonny Wilkinson’s status as the world’s best fly-half.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2003

South Africa crush Uruguay

South Africa 72 Uruguay 6

Sat, 11 Oct, 2003

Springboks in control

South Africa 36 Uruguay 6

Sat, 11 Oct, 2003

Boks expect tough test

Joost van der Westhuizen has warned South Africa to expect a “very physical game” when the Springboks launch their World Cup campaign against Uruguay tomorrow night.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2003

Straeuli wields the axe

World Cup-winning scrum-half Joost van der Westhuizen is the biggest of the six names axed from the South Africa side to face Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2003

South Africa v New Zealand teams

Vodacom Tri-Nations Series

Sat, 19 Jul, 2003

’Boks face the acid test from All Blacks

SOUTH AFRICA can prove their Tri-Nations triumph over Australia was no fluke by beating greatest rivals New Zealand at Loftus Stadium today.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2003

Townsend has recipe for success

Scottish fly-half Gregor Townsend has a simple recipe to stop South Africa in their first Test tomorrow at King’s Park – halt Joost van der Westhuizen and the rest will follow.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2003

Rugby: Newport expected to announce Tonu'u signing

Newport are expected to announce the signing of former New Zealand All Blacks scrum-half Junior Tonu’u today.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2001