De Klerk: World Cup 'connection' helps SA after lack of Faf de Klerk believes South Africa's Rugby World Cup "connection" will help them overcome a long period without Test rugby ahead of tackling the British ... Rugby • 18 Jun
Kitshoff ready to do battle with familiar foe Furlong South Africa prop Steven Kitshoff has a long history with Tadhg Furlong and knows exactly what his powerful Irish counterpart brings to the table as ... Rugby • 15 Jun
South African coach defends Munster players South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has leapt to the defence of Munster pair Damian De Allende and RG Snyman after they were involved in ... Rugby • 09 Jun
Petrol explosion led to Munster players' burn injuries Munster centre Damian De Allende says a decision by one of his team-mates to "throw petrol on the fire" resulted in the fire pit accident ... Rugby • 08 Jun
Lions pick Aki 'overwhelmed' by community support Bundee Aki says the support he's received from Galway and Connacht has been fundamental to his Lions call-up. Rugby • 02 Jun
Erasmus expects Lions to go on attack in South Africa South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is expecting the Lions to play a fast-tempo game and not try to arm-wrestle the world champion Springboks ... Rugby • 28 May
All Lions squad members receive first vaccinations All members of the British and Irish Lions squad have received their first coronavirus vaccinations ahead of the summer tour to South Africa. Rugby • 26 May
Springboks return for the Rugby Championship World champions South Africa will return to the Rugby Championship this year but it is not entirely back to normal for the southern hemisphere test ... Rugby • 21 May
Cheslin Kolbe desperate to have a crack at the Lions World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe says it would be a career highlight for him to face the Lions this summer. Rugby • 19 May
South Africa still hoping fans can make Lions clashes South Africa are planning for all matches of the Lions tour to be played behind closed doors, but have not given up hope that some ... Rugby • 14 May
South Africa in race against time to prepare for Lions Donal Lenihan has told the RTÉ Rugby Podcast that the hosts of a Lions tour are going to be less well prepared for the series ... Rugby • 13 May
Lions seeking hotel quarantine exemption after tour Warren Gatland admits the British and Irish Lions will face up to 10 weeks in their bubble environment if they are forced to quarantine on ... Rugby • 07 May
Lenihan: Defusing 'bomb squad' key to Gatland pick Donal Lenihan believes the scars of the Lions' last tour to South Africa informed Warren Gatland's selection with emphasis placed on physicality. Rugby • 07 May
Aki Lions pick 'due recognition' says Connacht's Friend Connacht boss Andy Friend says the inclusion of Bundee Aki in the Lions squad for their upcoming tour to South Africa is "due recognition". Rugby • 07 May
Youngs rules himself out of Lions tour selection England scrum-half Ben Youngs has ruled himself out of contention for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa this summer for family reasons. Rugby • 02 May
Knee injury rules George North out of Lions contention Wales' George North is out of contention for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa after confirming he has suffered a serious knee ... Rugby • 28 Apr
All Blacks and Springboks booked in for Welsh Tests Six Nations champions Wales will tackle New Zealand and South Africa as part of a four-Test autumn schedule later this year. Rugby • 26 Apr
Gatland on Lions: 'We are going to have a good mix' British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland feels the competitiveness of this year's Six Nations will only add to his options as he finalises his ... Rugby • 13 Apr
South Africa not up for co-hosting Rugby Championship New Zealand is looking to co-host this year's Rugby Championship with one of its southern hemisphere partners, while South Africa has already indicated it is ... Rugby • 30 Mar
'Silly buggers' going on as Lions series nears Former Lions manager Donal Lenihan says the Lions have put the ball firmly into South Africa's court after the possibility of hosting the tour in ... Rugby • 24 Mar
Lions confirm intention to tour South Africa as planned The Lions and SA Rugby have confirmed their intention to proceed with the 2021 Lions Tour in South Africa, as originally planned. Rugby • 23 Mar
CJ Stander committed himself to the whole Irish process In recalling the first time he encountered CJ Stander during a Munster training session, Jonny Holland wanted to impress him and, in the process felt ... Rugby • 23 Mar
Lions battles feed into Ireland-England clash - Sexton Johnny Sexton believes beating England should guarantee Ireland have greater representation on this summer's British and Irish Lions tour than their weekend opponents. Rugby • 17 Mar
Cantwell named Springboks high-performance manager Former Ireland captain Lynne Cantwell has been named South Africa women's first ever high-performance manager. Rugby • 18 Feb
South Africa and Zimbabwe to play Ireland men in ODIs Twelve home one-day internationals against South Africa and Zimbabwe and a three-game series against the Netherlands have been pencilled in for the Irish men's side ... Cricket • 15 Feb
