Duane Vermeulen

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

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

Conor Murray and Andrew Conway score tries with Munster six points adrift of Toulon

Stunning late Andrew Conway try seals place in Champions Cup semi-finals for Munster

Province’s collective effort may need to add to more than the individual parts to foil French giants

Springboks coach highlights pairing of Murray and Sexton in build up to first Test

‘I always relish the physical battle. It’s going to be a massive task for us against Wales’

Mourad Boudjellal insists he is serious after contacting English clubs with proposal

Late penalty from Frédéric Michalak proved just enough to save Toulon from their first home defeat in Europe’s elite competition

Leo Cullen’s side unable to sustain strong start against the reigning champions

Leo Cullen’s side fail to score after the break as their Champions Cup exit is confirmed

Toulon have an incentive to bring their A-game with qualification still in the balance

Leo Cullen’s gritty side demonstrated huge bravery but will rue basic errors

This weekend it all comes back to the mental strength of the collective

European champions show ominous form as All Black plays part in eight-try win

Not since the late 1990s have prospects looked so glum – we can but be pleasantly surprised

Duane Vermeulen declares players want their boss to carry on in current role

World Cup final one-off game and anything can happen – but Australia must attack

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

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

Mighty New Zealanders’ all-round strength can make difference against the Springboks