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Former Springbok coach Nienaber dodges bullets from unhappy Leinster fans
Irish giants Leinster were shocked by Northampton in the Champions Cup and their defence coach, former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, has faced some tough question.
Leinster faces Bulls without key Irish internationals at Loftus Versfeld
The unbeaten Irish powerhouse will be without their stars, but will look to maintain their dominance in the URC with another away win.
Could we see Jacques Nienaber back on bass guitar as Rassie Erasmus reunites Springboks' coaching band?
Rassie Erasmus is reuniting the Springboks' coaching team as Felix Jones returns, but could Jacques Nienaber also make a comeback ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup?
Life after Rassie Erasmus: The Springboks' future after 2027 must not be a case of 'Januworry'
Explore Rassie Erasmus's transformative impact on South African rugby and the challenges that lie ahead for the Springboks after the 2027 World Cup.
WATCH: Springboks’ greatest wins under birthday boy Rassie
IOL Sport’s John Goliath looks at five of Rassie Erasmus’ best Test wins as coach and director of rugby after taking over the Springboks in 2018.
Hooker, scrumhalf and now goal-kicker . . . Is there anything the Springboks’ Cheslin Kolbe can’t do?
Cheslin Kolbe is set to be the Springboks’ back-up kicker behind flyhalf Manie Libbok for Saturday’s Rugby Championship finale against Argentina.
Microscopic attention to detail the strength for Ireland, says Jacques Nienaber
The countries clash on Saturday in Pretoria and seven days later in Durban in a highly anticipated two-Test series to be watched by 50,000-plus sell-out crowds.
Jacques Nienaber has no regrets after Leinster Champions Cup final defeat
Jacques Nienaber isn’t one to subscribe to focusing on the negative, and believes you move on after a loss and get better, rather than agonising over something that could have been.
Leinster looking to former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber in French quest
Leinster’s star-studded squad have achieved so much at Test level but that elusive Champions Cup trophy has evaded them over the past few seasons and the addition of Jacques Nienaber may be the answer.
Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says Leinster not the finished product
Powerhouse Leinster still have plenty room for improvement according to their defensive coach, and former Springbok World Cup winning coach Jacques Nienaber.
Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks clean up at SA Sports awards at Sun City
The Springboks and SA Rugby walked away with seven accolades at the SA Sports Awards following their triumph at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
World Cup-winning Springboks headline nominations for SA Sport Awards
The Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks headline the nominations for this year’s SA Sports Awards after another bumper year for the men in green and gold.
Chasing the Sun 2 relives the night Springboks’ Ox Nche put South Africa on his back
In the fourth episode of Chasing the Sun 2, viewers are taken on a journey of how Ox Nche and the scrum helped the Springboks defeat England at the Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks’ Jordie Barrett to join Jacques Nienaber’s Leinster on short-term deal
All Blacks utility back Jordie Barrett will join Leinster in December on a six-month deal, New Zealand Rugby and the Irish province announced on Monday.
Chasing the Sun 2: Has Rassie Erasmus given us a hint who will be the next Springbok captain?
It is no secret Rassie Erasmus prefers his captain to play his rugby in South Africa - and with that match winning performance against England in the semi finals, which was relived in the latest Chasing the Sun 2 episode, could Buhle Mbonambi take over the captaincy on a permanent basis?
Bulls ‘B-team’ bomb as ‘delighted’ Leinster look like Champions Cup favourites
Leinster crossed for five tries against La Rochelle to set up a semi-final against Northampton who hammered a second-string Bulls side.
South African coaches cleaning up in United Rugby Championship
South African coaches are flexing their muscles in the United Rugby Championship to dominate the race for the top eight and Champions’ Cup qualification.
Springboks’ smart succession plan the reason why Rugby World Cup ‘threepeat’ is on
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he has a good idea of which players will remain in contention for the 2027 World Cup, but adds that older players remain part of his short-term plans.
‘High risk, high reward’ approach between World Cups gives Springboks the edge
For the Springboks over the last two World Cups, their high risk, high reward mindset paid off in the shape of two consecutive Webb Ellis Cups in 2019 and 2023.
All Black Tony Brown’s plans to evolve Springboks’ attack not ‘pie in the sky’
The Springboks brought in Tony Brown and Jerry Flannery to change things up as the second era of coach Rassie Erasmus started this past week.
Rassie Erasmus’ keys to Springboks’ Rugby World Cup ‘threepeat’ foundation
IOL Sport looks at five outcomes the Springboks would have wanted from the alignment camp.
Jacques Nienaber: Jerry Flannery is the right man marshal to Springboks’ defence
Former Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber says had seen a lot of Jerry Flannery’s work as defence coach and believes he will fit in well.
Bafana’s Hugo Broos slams Evidence Makgopa doubters after Afcon exploits
Bafana coach Hugo Broos Broos said his belief in Makgopa had not wavered at any point during the Africa Cup of Nations.
Pitso Mosimane praises Teboho Mokoena, Bafana Bafana’s Afcon masterclass against Morocco
Legendary former Sundowns coach, Pitso Mosimane was among those who heaped praise on Hugo Broos and his Bafana team following their Africa Cup of Nations shock win over Morocco.
Rassie Erasmus’ freshening up of Springboks’ brains trust good news
Recent reports have suggested former Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery and ex-All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown will be recruited into the Springboks’ coaching staff.