It's almost a Monty Python line, although in their case it was the Romans!
But South Africa have done a lot for Irish Rugby, it hasn't just been the year when Leinster took Heineken Cup glory, or the year when Ireland won their first Grand Slam in 61 years... It was a Lions year....
The experi
Those countries that want to host the Rugby World Cup in 2015 have very little time left to get their tender documents into the International Rugby Board (IRB) in Dublin. The decision regarding which country is to host the tournament is expected in July this year and so far there are only three cont
Rugby fans in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England and South Africa were all finally rewarded for their patience with the announcement of the British and Irish Lions Squad this afternoon. In a rather grand affair, the names of the 37 member squad were announced and this was definitely a sign of things
There are a few who might, South Africa, France, Ireland and Australia maybe?
Most would say this Rugby World Cup is a foregone conclusion for the All Blacks this year, having won 19 out of their last 20 tests.
South Africa are agreed to be the most likely coming through the Super 14 campaigne
The IRB has scheduled the final qualifying matches for this year's World Cup. Two spots are left in the competition of 20.
On 10th February Tonga will face South Korea in Auckland - the winner to earn a place alongside England, South Africa, Samoa and the U.S. in Pool A.
On 20th & 27th January