The Irish Times

Jacques Nienaber defends South Africa changes ahead of Wales Test

Coach describes Damian Willemse’s start at fullback ‘a little side project’

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 15:42

Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe out of South Africa’s Autumn tests

Springboks name a 32-man squad for tests against Wales, Scotland and England

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 12:23

Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions

Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:05

Tadhg Furlong ready for ‘big boys’ rugby’ in opening Lions Test

Ireland prop hasn’t faced world champions Springboks since win in November 2017

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 16:31

South African government says Lions tour will go ahead

The country moved to level four lockdown measures on Sunday night

Mon Jun 28 2021 - 10:49

South Africa’s build-up to Lions tour hit by three positive Covid-19 tests

Opening of two warm-up games against Georgia next Friday in serious jeopardy

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 13:53

Rugby Stats: Saracens superiority at scrum time key to victory over Leinster

It wasn’t just the points scored but the pressure released at key times in the game

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 06:00

Mark McCall glad Saracens ‘could flip a switch and just turn it on’

Saracens’ director of rugby impressed by his frontrow despite lack of preparation

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 06:00

Maro Itoje proves he has no peer in the northern hemisphere

Death by a thousand turnovers destroys invincible season at first meaningful hurdle

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 17:52

Leo Cullen says ‘fresh energy’ behind big Leinster selection calls

Seán Cronin starts at hooker while Josh van der Flier is on the bench for Saracens game

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 15:31

Wounded Munster left facing a win-or-bust clash in Paris

Unseemly fracas during defeat to Saracens to be investigated by tournament organisers

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 01:00

Munster up against it after losing at Saracens

Defending champions put on show of strength against Johann van Graan's visitors

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 17:31

Champions Saracens provide litmus test for new Munster

Trip to face the defending champions will be toughest test yet in Munster’s pool of death

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 19:22

Munster find themselves in must-win territory again as they brace for Saracens

McCall’s decision to leave number of big guns at home bodes well for province

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: French clubs loom large for the provinces

France’s international contingent set to ensure tough test for Irish provinces in Europe

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 08:19

Racing 92 thrash defending champions Saracens

Russell inspires French side to bonus point win over beleaguered Premiership outfit

Sun Nov 17 2019 - 17:45

Munster and Connacht resources already stretched as European action looms

Western province facing a full-scale second row crisis after further injuries to O’Brien and Dillane

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 08:36

Saracens to fight points deduction over breach of salary cap

Chairman Nigel Wray calls sanctions ‘absolutely devastating’ as other clubs back decision

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 11:08

Rugby World Cup 2019: Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournament

Players from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South Africa

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 13:29

Dream turns to reality for Mapimpi and South Africa

Winger from a township in the rural Eastern Cape becomes first South African to score a try in a World Cup final

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 01:00

Rugby Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 14:34

Gerry Thornley: Saracens are top dogs but not invincible

Leinster talented enough on pitch and smart enough off it to reclaim title next season

Tue May 14 2019 - 06:20

Saracens prove a mountain too far to climb for Leinster

Leo Cullen’s men fought the good fight, but couldn’t withstand Saracens’ physicality

Mon May 13 2019 - 01:00

Leinster kicking themselves as key decision backfires

Johnny Sexton: “It’s not a good decision to box kick it when you cough up a 10-3 lead”

Sat May 11 2019 - 21:58

Saracens dethrone Leinster in Champions Cup final

Defending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third title

Sat May 11 2019 - 19:36

Leinster come in to Champions Cup final in fine fettle

Maro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ Park

Fri May 10 2019 - 12:23

Saracens overcome loss of Owen Farrell to take top seeding

England outhalf expected to make opening Six Nations game against Ireland after thumb surgery

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 15:42

Stuart Lancaster all too aware of the quality Saracens will bring

Leinster coach familiar with most of the players his team will face in Champions Cup

Wed Mar 28 2018 - 06:00

Champions Saracens roll over Northampton yet again

Mark McCall’s side run in eight tries at Franklin’s Gardens

Sun Oct 15 2017 - 20:03

Munster’s lack of creativity proves costly against Saracens

Murray’s absence keenly felt as champions run out deserved winners in brutal semi-final

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 22:00

South Africa tightens selection rules for players based overseas

New policy aimed at protecting domestic game as country has suffered ‘player drain’

Fri Mar 03 2017 - 18:00

England end 10-year losing streak against South Africa

England run in four tries as Springboks finish match a disorganised mess

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 19:47

Tour to South Africa a daunting assignment for Ireland

The absence of Jonny Sexton only adds to the huge challenge for Joe Schmidt’s squad

Sat Jun 04 2016 - 06:30