The Irish Times

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

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 06:30

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’

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 12:11

Mick Kearney to start for Leinster against Montpellier

Kearney will replace Mike McCarthy in the second row

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 15:22

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

Sun Apr 24 2016 - 15:34

Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle

Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 18:45

New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission

Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 21:33

Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength

Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 11:34

Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful response

South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00

South Africa named experienced and versatile World Cup squad

Nine players from squad that won title in 2007 included in Heyneke Meyer’s 31

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 19:09

Jean de Villiers returns to captain Boks against Argentina

He underwent major knee surgery after being injured against Wales last November

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 11:37

South Africa's De Villiers poised for return against Argentina

Former Munster centre has been out since last November with a knee injury

Tue Jul 28 2015 - 13:19

Fresh injury worries for Boks ahead of All Blacks match

South Africa captain Victor Matfield a doubt for the Rugby Championship clash

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 13:40

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

Mon Nov 17 2014 - 15:14

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

Mon Nov 10 2014 - 15:04

Ireland find the antidote to South Africa’s ‘slow poison’

Victor Matfield admits relentless Irish pressure ‘put us on the back foot’

Mon Nov 10 2014 - 01:00

Hard-nosed Ireland display sets up victory over South Africa

Rhys Ruddock and Tommy Bowe score tries on epic night at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Nov 08 2014 - 20:11

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

Fri Nov 07 2014 - 18:29

Ireland braced for the visit of high-flying Springboks and improving Australia

Coach Joe Schmidt targeting one win over the Sothern Hemisphere giants

Sat Nov 01 2014 - 01:00

Ruan Pienaar must prove his fitness for Springboks

Heyneke Meyer hoping Ulster’s talismanic scrumhalf can overcome knee injury

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 01:00

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

Fri Oct 03 2014 - 16:29

Heyneke Meyer looks to sharpen attack as Springboks target victory over Wales

South Africa’s Jaque Fourie will win his 70th cap on Saturday

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 01:00

Springboks recall Pietersen and Fourie

Frans Malherbe comes in at tighthead prop for the injured Jannie du Plessis ahead of the clash with Wales

Wed Nov 06 2013 - 13:22

Kirchner added to Springboks squad

Leinster’s new signing has been called up and will travel to Australia and then New Zealand

Wed Aug 28 2013 - 12:53