Outcome of first Test will likely decide Lions’ fate
Just once since 1900 has the side triumphed after losing the opener
Just once since 1900 has the side triumphed after losing the opener
It’s nearly 50 years since first black man played for Springboks and Ireland were the opposition
Even now it is hard to fathom the level of impact the great All Blacks winger had on the game
Springboks’ first black captain has been an inspiration to the team and country
Steve Hansen fronts up and offers no excuses after crushing semi-final defeat to England
Heroics on home soil helped to heal some of the country’s apartheid wounds
The South African wing became only the third non-white player to line out for Springboks
World Champions and South Africa look sure to qualify from uncompetitive group
Eddie Jones’ side throw away another strong start as Springboks wrap up series
To genuinely compete for the 2019 World Cup, we need 34 Test-standard players
England throw away 24-3 lead and feel the force of South Africa ‘Boklash’
Referee Appointments Administrator says safety of players is main concern
South African franchise take down defending champions Highlanders at Ellis Park
Joe Schmidt has to lift weary team after blowing lifetime opportunity in Johannesburg
Late Springbok fightback denies Ireland historic series win to set up decider next Saturday
Joe Schmidt’s men have chance but another win really would be extraordinary
Leinster loosehead comes in for Mike Ross for second rugby Test against South Africa
Defence won game but signs of more expansive attack is the real cause for optimism
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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