Pieter Steph Du Toit

Ireland’s Jamie Heaslip and Alison Miller are also nominated for awards decided by fans

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

Premature deaths, racial abuse and doping allegations a cloud over South African rugby

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

Rassie Erasmus named coach of the year with Jamie Heaslip receiving merit award

Brave Blossoms wilt against South Africa as they set up a semi-final meeting with Wales

Rugby World Cup: Brave Blossoms have brought game to new levels in host country

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

Winning scoreline of 38-3 no more than Joe Schmidt’s side deserve at the Aviva Stadium

Discipline is key as Joe Schmidt’s side face match-hardened Springboks at Aviva

John O’Sullivan profiles Ireland’s opponents at the beginning of their northern hemisphere tour

South Africa kill off the Pumas in final quarter to open Rugby Championship with a win

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

Joe Schmidt’s side superior but fail to take full advantage in Port Elizabeth