Francois Pienaar

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Nelson Mandela, wearing the number six jersey, congratulates Springbok captain Francois Pienaar after victory in the 1995 World Cup final against New Zealand in in Johannesburg. Photograph: Getty Images
Rugby family has shameful past in propping up apartheid regime

There was a lovely moment, or indeed minute, before kick-off in the Munster-Perpignan game at Thomond Park on Sunday. It only required one clap at the(...)

The Webb Ellis trophy: will it be won on Irish soil in 2023? Photograph: Dave Lintott/INPHO
Ireland has facilities to host Rugby World Cup – what’s needed is political nous

Minister for Sport Leo Varadkar did two good things at the International Rugby Board conference in Dublin this week. He put to bed for good any idea o(...)

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