Pat Lambie’s retirement a symptom of rugby’s obsession with bulk
Springbok forced to quit at 28 - the sport is prioritising brawn over speed and skill
Springbok forced to quit at 28 - the sport is prioritising brawn over speed and skill
McGrath says being forced to grind out victory in Champions Cup made it extra special
Cullen’s ‘sacred monsters’ praised for earning fourth European crown the hard way
Mary Hannigan's TV View: Nerves tested but Leinster get the job done the hard way
Isa Nacewa signs off in style in his final European appearance for the province
It will be a tight final against Racing, but province can prove they are Europe's best
Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge
Munster flourish comes too late as French side set up final date with Leinster
Conor Murray’s opportunism breaks deadlock at Thomond Park
Dan Carter a surprise selection as Thomond Park gets ready to remember Anthony Foley
Ireland flanker knew he wanted to wear green when he first saw match at Aviva
Eighth Test defeat in 2016 for the Springboks, Wales record third November win
England run in four tries as Springboks finish match a disorganised mess
Modern defences have forced outhalves to became the executors of someone else’s will
‘It’s quite an extraordinary win against a quality Irish side’
Stuart Olding, Tadgh Furlong, Rhys Ruddock and Craig Gilroy all come in for second test
‘The process that he’s gone through over the last three days has just taken forever’
Ireland camp yet to decide if they will appeal sanction after lengthy disciplinary hearing
Allister Coetzee says his team will handle Ireland’s kicking game better in next Test
Mulling over the next two games, Joe Schmidt displays a wary attitude to altitudes
CJ Stander will learn if he has to serve any further suspension on Monday
South Africa coach not planning major changes for second Test
Allister Coetzee’s side take some serious flak but there is widespread respect for Ireland
Springboks coach says northern hemisphere teams have bridged gap since World Cup
Ireland coach hopeful that no suspension will follow sending off during first Test
CJ Stander sent off after 22 minutes but Joe Schmidt’s side hang on for first win over Sprinboks in South Africa
Joe Schmidt's tourists must hit the ground running to give themselves a shout
Joe Schmidt to choose between Henderson or Dillane to partner Toner at secondrow
Springboks run in six tries against Samoa at Villa Park
South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan
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’
World Cup doubts surround South Africa captain after knock picked up against Wales
Southern Hemisphere losing streak ends for Warren Gatland’s men
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