The Irish Times

Let’s face it, Saracens don’t really care that they are rugby’s most hated team

Often used as motivation, the club and supporters are aware of their pariah status

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 08:00

Sporting upsets: Shadow of ‘Susie’ still lingers over seismic rugby shock

1995 Rugby World Cup final: South Africa 15 New Zealand 12 (aet)

Thu Sept 03 2020 - 06:00

Pros and cons: Dion O’Cuinneagain on professionalism, then and now

The former Irish captain is now a doctor in his native South Africa

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Game Changers: How Jonah Lomu’s dramatic arrival heralded rugby’s new dawn

Even now it is hard to fathom the level of impact the great All Blacks winger had on the game

Mon Jul 06 2020 - 06:00

Michael Watt: The man who unleashed a rugby monster

New Zealander brokered the deal which led to the sport turning professional in 1995

Sun Jun 21 2020 - 14:27

Argentina rugby great Hugo Porta continues to give back to his beloved game

Banco Nacional club president is devoting a large amount of his free time to charity work

Mon May 25 2020 - 07:00

It’s been 20 years since the Red Army was born in Bordeaux

Munster truly announced themselves as a force in European rugby by beating Toulouse

Thu May 07 2020 - 14:00

Gordon D’Arcy: I was wrong to slate Erasmus for leaving Munster

South African coach could not turn down chance to be part of something transcending sport

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 06:00

South African victory a cocktail of hope and unity – with a twist of Irish

Felix Jones is a part of a Springboks coaching ticket fine-tuned in Munster

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 06:00

‘If South Africa win with Siya Kolisi as captain, it'll be monumental’

Springboks’ first black captain has been an inspiration to the team and country

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 05:00

How 1995 remains a key part of the Springbok spirit

Heroics on home soil helped to heal some of the country’s apartheid wounds

Sat Oct 26 2019 - 14:00

RWC moments: Brave Blossoms bloom in Brighton

Japan beat South Africa in 2015 in the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 14:00

Where’s Chester? Another Springboks ’95 legend passes away

The Offload: Sam Warburton fears a death on TV; Makazole Mapimpi’s ‘RIP Nene’ protest

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 11:00

New dad Stander living the dream as World Cup beckons

Munster man and his Ireland team-mates braced for a big and bruising England

Thu Aug 22 2019 - 05:00

Pool B: Resurgent Springboks look like serious challengers

Rassie Erasmus has returned an exciting South Africa side back towards their best

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 05:00

Grounded George Kruis ruins the narrative of big, bad Saracens

His late arrival as England enforcer to entrepreneur, and all that comes in between

Sat May 11 2019 - 07:00

Final countdown: Paddy Johns was a Saracens standout, on and off the pitch

Sexton’s Wembley wonder show; last of the tickets; Sarries chase record; team talk

Wed May 08 2019 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Epic final in prospect as two rugby machines collide

Most consistently dominant forces in Europe have proven their worth repeatedly

Tue May 07 2019 - 06:37

Siya Kolisi and South Africa speaking to the hope of 1995

Mandela didn’t lead South African rugby to the mountain top, he gave a glimpse of it

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 16:07

Rugby World Cup 2023: the pros and cons of the three bids

An examination of how Ireland’s bid fares against France’s and South Africa’s

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 07:00

Stakes high as Rugby World Cup race enters home straight

Winner of three-way contest to stage 2023 tournament selected on November 15th

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 06:30

Ireland’s presentation sets out Rugby World Cup dream

‘This is as big as it gets for us. We’re so proud of our country that we will put our best foot forward in every regard’

Mon Sept 25 2017 - 14:43

World Cup exploits defined the brilliance of Joost Van der Westhuizen

One of the greatest ever scrumhalves has died aged 45 from motor neurone disease

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 14:26

Ireland target historic series win in South Africa

‘It’s going to be a massive test for us but it’s one we’re very much looking forward to’

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 16:50

Matt Williams: Northern Hemisphere game has lost its lustre

Further decline looks inevitable unless there is a change of attitude and style

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 07:15

South Africa’s Bryan Habana hasn’t stopped believing

Springboks winger familiar with the hurt of failure but determined not to experience it again

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 01:00

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

South Africa aim to bounce back as redemption beckons against Samoa

Springboks accept loss to Japan but say it is now time to move on and face up to reality

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 22:05

RWC #1: Nelson Mandela hands the Webb Ellis Cup to Francois Pienaar

The Rainbow Nation is united after the Springboks beat New Zealand in ’95 final

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 12:00

RWC 15: Ross O’Carroll Kelly - my life in World Cups

There’s a photo of my old man with Hamilton, who is clearly thinking, ‘Who’s this knob?’

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 07:00

RWC #28: The Black Pearl scores four against Western Samoa

Chester Williams, South Africa’s only black player, is irrepressible in 1995 quarter-final

Sat Aug 22 2015 - 12:00

RWC #40: New Zealand blame food poisoning on waitress ‘Suzie’

The All Blacks squad were struck down by illness days before 1995 World Cup final

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 12:00

Andy McGeady: Time on Cullen’s side but the time for Leinster might be now

He may be only 37 but the ex-Leinster secondrow has always been a natural leader

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 22:30

Italy the latest country to bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup

Ireland and South Africa have already signalled their intention to bid for tournament in 2023

Thu Mar 05 2015 - 16:31