Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks
Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits
Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits
Former Munster centre says rugby can be a shining light in a dark time
The former Lions captain looks back on the highs and lows of his days in the famous red jersey
World Cup winning centre has agreed a two-year deal with the Irish province
The Waterford man whose only limits are those of his imagination
Springbok legend would ‘love to see’ likes of O’Connell and O’Gara on province’s ticket
‘Last year losing by 42 points was a low point, but we didn’t think it could get worse’
Former skipper among former players unhappy at loss to Conor O’Shea’s side
Number eight handed award for Italy try, Beauden Barrett named Player of the Year
Joe Schmidt to choose between Henderson or Dillane to partner Toner at secondrow
New coach Allister Coetzee has named a new-look squad for series against Ireland
Munster outhalf has become key man as province aim to secure top-six place
Pressure mounts on coach Allister Coetzee to give more black players a chance
Scotland accused of fielding weakened team with an eye on final pool match against Samoa
The South African captain has hung up his boots after breaking his jaw against Samoa
Springboks captain sustained fractured jaw during 46-6 win over Samoa at Villa Park
South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan
‘It was just not good enough. It was unacceptable and I take full responsibility’
John McKee and Heyneke Meyer named XVs for respective clashes v England and Japan
Rugby Correspondent Gerry Thornley sets the scene for Rugby World Cup 2015
Nine players from squad that won title in 2007 included in Heyneke Meyer’s 31
Springboks coach criticised by country’s biggest trade union for ‘racist choices’
He underwent major knee surgery after being injured against Wales last November
Former Munster centre has been out since last November with a knee injury
New Zealand have much to gain with victory in Johannesburg
Backrow praised by coach Heyneke Meyer after return from injury and serious illness
‘He is way ahead of where he is supposed to be and we are really happy with his progress’
Doctors expect at least an eight-month lay-off for Springboks captain
World Cup doubts surround South Africa captain after knock picked up against Wales
Referee JP Doyle declined to consult TMO despite appeals from Ireland captain Eoin Reddan
Young centre delighted to get win against South Africa
Centre is a doubt for Georgia game with suspected sprain
Ireland coach not racing ahead of himself after great start to November campaign
Joe Schmidt’s men braced for the inevitable massive physical challenge the Boks represent
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices