Ross off to France

Blue Bulls loose forward Jono Ross has been granted an early release from his contract to join Stade Français.

‘Boks must improve at gainline’

Johann van Graan has defended the Bok game plan and reiterated that poor execution rather than planning cost South Africa in Dublin, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Tour Tales – Dublin

JON CARDINELLI on Irish pub culture, the black stuff, and exorcising the ghost of Peter de Villiers.

Boks disappoint in World Cup audition

Heyneke Meyer says the Springboks were poor tactically and that several players are running out of time to make an impression ahead of the 2015 World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Ireland batter Boks

An understrength Ireland beat the Springboks 29-15 in Dublin on Saturday, reports SIMON BORCHARDT.

Jean: Players to blame

Jean de Villiers says the Springbok players rather than the coach must cop the flak for the shock defeat to Ireland, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.