Francois Pienaar

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

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

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

Most consistently dominant forces in Europe have proven their worth repeatedly

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

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

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

‘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’

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

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

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

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

Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lingerie models faking it for Superbowl ends week in women’s sport with a slam dunk

One of the game’s behemoths and two-time winners hosted the World Cup in 1995

South African flanker has come back from illness and injury to regain a place

The transition from SA has not been easy, but the Munster flanker is nothing if not determined

Former Springbok World Cup winning captain in Ireland to launch One Young World Summit and take in Saracens game against Ulster

Leinster’s newest foreign recruit thanks Nelson Mandela for having the vision

Nelson Mandela utilised the Springboks as a means of unity for the Rainbow Nation

Backing of Government and involvement of GAA makes Irish bid a runner