Gerry Thornley: Munster still have the belief they can change the narrative
Van Graan is leaving, their games are a hard watch, but they’re still in an enviable position
Victor Matfield sheds light on Johann van Graan frustrations
The two are close friends since Munster coach’s time as assistant with the Boks
South African sides make new dawn one of promise for United Rugby Championship
Leinster and Munster both open with games against the newcomers this weekend
Van Graan’s holistic approach already paying rich dividends at Munster
South African’s strong bond with outhalf Joey Carbery shows key mentoring skills
Perfection the standard set for Munster and Johann van Graan
Province are evolving under the 38-year-old South African but still have a long way to go
Springbok great Bryan Habana to retire at the end of the season
‘The inevitable moment has come knocking on my door and I’ve welcomed it in for a drink’
James Ryan shows all the signs of becoming a true locking lord
Young Leinster player evinces traits of a young Ian Jones or even Victor Matfield
Allister Coetzee says Ireland face a ‘solid’ Springboks defence
Three changes made to side that lost to All Blacks by a point in Rugby Championship
Allister Coetzee hails Ireland as the ‘New Zealand of Europe’
Springboks coach highlights pairing of Murray and Sexton in build up to first Test
Johann van Graan set for two-week build up to first Munster game
Coetzee says Van Graan is seen as a technically astute and very hard working coach
Rassie Erasmus: ‘There is a great character coming to Munster’
Erasmus gives seal of approval to the province’s new head coach Johann van Graan
Leinster brace for meeting financial monster Montpellier
Sean O’Brien and Isa Nacewa likely to be available for the Champions Cup opener
Johann van Graan is the new Munster Director of Rugby
Hotly-tipped Dave Wessels has taken up a position with Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby
Jared Payne set to start at 15 in much-changed Ireland side
Joe Schmidt to choose between Henderson or Dillane to partner Toner at secondrow
Saracens know time has come to show what they can do
Maro Itoje’s performance in defeat of Wasps epitomises new confidence in team
South African rugby still a black and white issue
Pressure mounts on coach Allister Coetzee to give more black players a chance
South Africa name Allister Coetzee as new Springbok coach
Former assistant to Jake White begins reign with three home tests against Ireland in June
World Cup review: Blossoms set tone for feast of rugby
‘Irish Times’ team looks back at an eventful tournament and pick their highs and lows
The All Blacks and the blessings of telling it straight
IRFU and Schmidt could learn a lesson from way world champions have dealt with media
Heyneke Meyer backed to carry on as South Africa’s coach
Duane Vermeulen declares players want their boss to carry on in current role
Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle
Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final
New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission
Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks
Heyneke Meyer plots downfall of ‘best team of all time’
Springbok coach has enjoyed only one win in seven attempts against All Blacks
South Africa making most out of worst situation
After the debacle against Japan, Springboks’ attitude has greatly changed
South Africa's Heyneke Meyer putting faith in young guns
Team to face Wales in quarter-final includes five key players all under 24 years of age
No Victor Matfield but JP Pietersen returns to face Wales
Bryan Habana looks to surpass Jonah Lomu’s RWC try tally for South Africa
Heyneke Meyer with a lock dilemma ahead of Wales showdown
Etzebeth and de Jager have impressed in the absence of veteran Victor Matfield
Mike Ross still Mr Reliable when squeeze comes on
Ireland will need tighthead to be his usual durable self if they hope to fulfil ambitions at tournament
South Africa’s need to win to provide cutting edge over Scotland
Scotland accused of fielding weakened team with an eye on final pool match against Samoa
Liam Toland: England and Robshaw let down by decisions off pitch
Stuart Lancaster may come to regret omitting Steffon Armitage from squad
Heyneke Meyer wants intense pressure to create new Springbok diamonds
South Africa get World Cup back on track with victory over Samoa but injuries mount up
South Africa’s Jean de Villiers ruled out of the World Cup
Springboks captain sustained fractured jaw during 46-6 win over Samoa at Villa Park
Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength
Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa
Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful response
South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan
Liam Toland: Joe Schmidt will be happy with manner of victory
Ireland get World Cup show on the road with display of patience and power
Fiji and South Africa name teams for World Cup openers
John McKee and Heyneke Meyer named XVs for respective clashes v England and Japan
RWC 15: World in union one more time
Rugby Correspondent Gerry Thornley sets the scene for Rugby World Cup 2015
South Africa named experienced and versatile World Cup squad
Nine players from squad that won title in 2007 included in Heyneke Meyer’s 31
Heyneke Meyer says he has full backing of South Africa squad
Springboks coach criticised by country’s biggest trade union for ‘racist choices’
RWC #39: England stuffed by South Africa in 2007
Reigning World Champions are humbled by the Springboks in Parisian Pool A encounter
South Africa's De Villiers poised for return against Argentina
Former Munster centre has been out since last November with a knee injury
Richie McCaw relishing last bout in South Africa
New Zealand have much to gain with victory in Johannesburg
Schalk Burger to lead South Africa against New Zealand
Backrow praised by coach Heyneke Meyer after return from injury and serious illness
Fresh injury worries for Boks ahead of All Blacks match
South Africa captain Victor Matfield a doubt for the Rugby Championship clash
Tevita Kuridrani gives Wallabies last gasp win over South Africa
Australia pip Springboks at the death to get off to winning start in Rugby Championship
Joe Schmidt’s Ireland now more than the sum of their parts
The unique Paul O’Connell winning his 100th cap makes this an extra-special occasion
Six Nations 2015: Survival of the fittest
Size is the bottom line in rugby and the key to optimising physical power is getting access to players when they are young, writes Gavin Cummiskey
Sporting Advent Calendar #22: So many positives for Irish rugby in a fruitful autumn
It’s the little things, Gavin Cummiskey on three wins from three for Joe Schmidt’s men
England’s losing streak continues against South Africa
An error-strewn performance has talk of crisis echoing around Twickenham
Ireland find the antidote to South Africa’s ‘slow poison’
Victor Matfield admits relentless Irish pressure ‘put us on the back foot’
Hard-nosed Ireland display sets up victory over South Africa
Rhys Ruddock and Tommy Bowe score tries on epic night at the Aviva Stadium
Much more to the Springboks than ‘heads down, bums up, straight ahead’
Matt Williams believes Heyneke Meyer has added flair to physicality and it is a masterstroke
Springbok midfield’s ability must be tested well behind their gain line
Joe Schmidt’s men braced for the inevitable massive physical challenge the Boks represent
Lineout battle a fascinating prospect at the Aviva on Saturday
Ireland’s Paul O’Connell and South Africa’s Victor Matfield are two or the best lineout operators in world rugby
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