Francois Pienaar

‘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

How 1995 remains a key part of the Springbok spirit

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

RWC moments: Brave Blossoms bloom in Brighton

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

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

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

New dad Stander living the dream as World Cup beckons

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

Pool B: Resurgent Springboks look like serious challengers

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

Grounded George Kruis ruins the narrative of big, bad Saracens

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

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

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

Most consistently dominant forces in Europe have proven their worth repeatedly

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

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

Stakes high as Rugby World Cup race enters home straight

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

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’

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

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’

Matt Williams: Northern Hemisphere game has lost its lustre

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

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