French let Mohamed Haouas’ talent outweigh lengthy rap sheet
Prop has been involved in number of incidents on pitch and also faces questions off it
France have been gifted a mighty and rare young Irish prop
‘Obviously I have my little Irish side but playing for France has always been clear’
Mick Kearney to start for Leinster against Montpellier
Kearney will replace Mike McCarthy in the second row
Montpellier to meet Harlequins in the Challenge Cup final
Outhalf Demetri Catrakilis kicked 17 points and Bismarck du Plessis powered over for a try to deny Dragons
Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle
Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final
New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission
Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks
Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength
Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa
Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful response
South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan
South Africa named experienced and versatile World Cup squad
Nine players from squad that won title in 2007 included in Heyneke Meyer’s 31
Jean de Villiers returns to captain Boks against Argentina
He underwent major knee surgery after being injured against Wales last November
South Africa's De Villiers poised for return against Argentina
Former Munster centre has been out since last November with a knee injury
Fresh injury worries for Boks ahead of All Blacks match
South Africa captain Victor Matfield a doubt for the Rugby Championship clash
South Africa fullback Willie Le Roux to have a scan on facial injury
If the scan reveals a fracture the IRB World Player of Year nominee could be ruled out for a month
Ireland’s intelligence provided cutting edge on day when Springboks came to bludgeon
In the face of such physical onslaught mind proved just as important as matter
Ireland find the antidote to South Africa’s ‘slow poison’
Victor Matfield admits relentless Irish pressure ‘put us on the back foot’
Hard-nosed Ireland display sets up victory over South Africa
Rhys Ruddock and Tommy Bowe score tries on epic night at the Aviva Stadium
Springbok midfield’s ability must be tested well behind their gain line
Joe Schmidt’s men braced for the inevitable massive physical challenge the Boks represent
Ireland braced for the visit of high-flying Springboks and improving Australia
Coach Joe Schmidt targeting one win over the Sothern Hemisphere giants
Ruan Pienaar must prove his fitness for Springboks
Heyneke Meyer hoping Ulster’s talismanic scrumhalf can overcome knee injury
Richie McCaw focused ahead of breaking All Blacks appearances record
New Zealand captain will make his 134th appearance in black shirt against South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash
Heyneke Meyer looks to sharpen attack as Springboks target victory over Wales
South Africa’s Jaque Fourie will win his 70th cap on Saturday
Springboks recall Pietersen and Fourie
Frans Malherbe comes in at tighthead prop for the injured Jannie du Plessis ahead of the clash with Wales
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