Liam Heagney 22 Sep 2026 Why Jacques Nienaber believes Lions are ‘force to be reckoned with’ and ‘one of the big off-field goals’ for Leinster in South Africa Former Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber has described the Lions as a force to be reckoned with ahead of the new United Rugby Championship season. Leinster
Liam Heagney 19 Sep 2026 Why Jacques Nienaber believes club rugby is ‘years ahead of international rugby’ and his World Cup prediction on Andy Farrell’s Ireland 'It was a no-brainer for me to come over here...' Leinster
Liam Heagney 18 Sep 2026 Jacques Nienaber shares update on his Leinster future, gives Greatest Rivalry verdict and names his ‘Alex Ferguson of rugby’ Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi is the latest high-profile operator linked with the post, but Jacques Nienaber is also said to be a live contender. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Colin Newboult 09 Jul 2026 Springboks legend weighs into Jacques Nienaber’s future and ‘spying’ suggestions: ‘South African fans are probably the greatest conspiracy theorists’ A Springboks legend has his say on whether Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber could reunite. South Africa
Liam Heagney 23 Jun 2026 Ireland great suggests Leinster won’t be able ‘to tempt Jacques Nienaber to stay’ and highlights ‘the bit the URC hasn’t developed yet’ Ireland great Gordon D’Arcy can’t see ex-Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber succeeding Leo Cullen as the new Leinster boss next year. Leinster
Jared Wright 15 Jun 2026 Jacques Nienaber tipped for Eddie Jones role with Springboks: ‘Rassie is a master at understanding that’ A leading rugby administrator in South Africa believes that Jacques Nienaber fulfill a similar role to Eddie Jones. South Africa
Jared Wright 06 Jun 2026 Jacques Nienaber has ‘had enough’ as John Dobson weighs in on ex-Springboks boss’ fiery exchange John Dobson weighs in on Jacques Nienaber's fiery press conference exchange. Leinster
Colin Newboult 05 Jun 2026 Leo Cullen addresses Jacques Nienaber future and relationship after bombshell ‘don’t value me’ comments Leo Cullen has spoken for the first time since Jacques Nienaber's explosive press conference. Leinster
Colin Newboult 04 Jun 2026 Bernard Jackman: Leinster must get rid of Jacques Nienaber’s ‘stabilisers’ and double down on ‘phenomenal’ World Cup-winning coach Bernard Jackman does not believe that Leinster are playing akin to a Jacques Nienaber-like team. Leinster
Colin Newboult 03 Jun 2026 Bernard Jackman: Jacques Nienaber was ‘way more coherent’ than Leo Cullen and ex-Springboks boss was ‘100 per cent right’ Bernard Jackman gives his verdict on a dramatic few days at Leinster. Leinster
Colin Newboult 03 Jun 2026 Ireland great defends Jacques Nienaber over criticism which ‘lacks context’ after South African’s bombshell comments An Ireland great has leapt to the defence of Jacques Nienaber in the wake of his explosive press conference. Leinster
Jared Wright 02 Jun 2026 Opinion: Jacques Nienaber should walk if he truly believes bombshell claim Jacques Nienaber has lashed out at criticism of Leinster's defence as the former Springboks coach claims he is not valued in Ireland. Leinster
Colin Newboult 02 Jun 2026 Jacques Nienaber’s blunt response to criticism of his Leinster defence: ‘If the answer is no, I’m not the right guy’ Jacques Nienaber will change if he thinks it will benefit Leinster. Leinster
Colin Newboult 02 Jun 2026 Jacques Nienaber makes stunning ‘they don’t value me’ admission in explosive press conference as Leinster future in serious doubt Jacques Nienaber had something he needed to get off his chest. Leinster
Colin Newboult 29 May 2026 Matt Williams: Leinster will suffer ‘another catastrophic failure’ if Jacques Nienaber’s system is not changed Matt Williams is firmly in Leo Cullen's camp over the Leinster coaching debate. Leinster
Colin Newboult 28 May 2026 Brian O’Driscoll ‘respects’ under fire Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber as verdict given on latest Champions Cup failure Brian O'Driscoll reacts to Leinster's Champions Cup final defeat and the criticism of Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber. Leinster
Colin Newboult 28 May 2026 Victor Matfield weighs into Jacques Nienaber ‘talk’ as Springboks legend offers ‘physicality’ theory for Leinster’s defensive struggles The double Rugby World Cup winner has come in for heavy criticism following the Champions Cup final defeat. Leinster
Colin Newboult 11 Feb 2026 Ex-Ireland star sees ‘funny’ side of Jacques Nienaber blame game after he created the ‘best defence in the world’ Andrew Trimble has questioned his fellow former Ireland stars who have blamed Jacques Nienaber for the national team's struggles. Ireland
Colin Newboult 09 Feb 2026 Brian Moore: The factors ex-Ireland internationals have ‘missed’ in France disappointment after blaming Jacques Nienaber Former England hooker Brian Moore believes that there is much more to Ireland's decline than just Jacques Nienaber. Ireland
Colin Newboult 09 Feb 2026 Ex-Ireland stars blame Jacques Nienaber for national team’s ‘regression’ as Leinster stint has had ‘unforeseen consequences’ Leinster and Ireland have lacked fluency in attack since the 2023 World Cup former players are pointing the finger at Jacques Nienaber. Ireland
Jared Wright 02 Feb 2026 Ireland coach addresses ‘misconception’ on Jacques Nienaber system’s impact on the national team Simon Easterby's verdict on the Jacques Nienaber-led Leinster defence's impact on Ireland. Ireland
Colin Newboult 16 Jan 2026 Brian O’Driscoll issues scathing criticism of Jacques Nienaber’s ‘problematic’ defence which is ‘not serving Ireland well’ Brian O'Driscoll weighs in on the Jacques Nienaber debate amid Leinster's “vulnerable” defensive displays. Leinster
Colin Newboult 14 Jan 2026 Ex-Ireland hooker hits back over Jacques Nienaber after claims Leinster’s defence is the ‘easiest to penetrate’ Jacques Nienaber has been questioned amid Leinster's mediocre performances in the URC and Champions Cup. Leinster
Colin Newboult 08 Jan 2026 Ex-Ireland boss slams Jacques Nienaber’s Leinster influence amid ‘very breachable’ defence and ‘predictable’ attack Leinster have not been at their best this season and Eddie O'Sullivan placed the blame on Jacques Nienaber. Leinster
Liam Heagney 26 Dec 2025 Jacques Nienaber reveals his favourite ‘thing of beauty’ tackle and gives his ‘don’t expect anything less than that’ Leinster versus Munster prediction Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber has named his favourite type of tackle. Leinster
Liam Heagney 23 Dec 2025 Jacques Nienaber highlights ‘only positive’ from Leinster’s ‘difficult’ season and addresses reports a ‘very competent player’ is signing for Connacht Rugby World Cup winning Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has given his verdict on this season’s inconsistencies with Leinster and has had his say on media reports linking Ciaran Frawley to a move to Connacht. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 23 Nov 2025 How Jacques Nienaber ‘faked it until he made it’ as ex-Springboks boss reveals Rassie Erasmus pushed him into coaching Jacques Nienaber has revealed Rassie Erasmus' role in his journey from a physio to a World Cup-winning head coach. South Africa
Jared Wright 22 Nov 2025 Jacques Nienaber: Springboks have owned the ‘world champion’ tag after shaking off underdog mentality Jacques Nienaber believes that Rassie Erasmus' Springboks have learnt to embrace the world champions tag. South Africa
Jared Wright 20 Nov 2025 Rassie Erasmus expects competition for Jacques Nienaber’s signature after confirming Springboks’ stance Rassie Erasmus believes that Jacques Nienaber will be in hot demand in 2027. South Africa
Jared Wright 20 Nov 2025 ‘I miss the Springboks’ – Jacques Nienaber addresses future beyond Leinster Jacques Nienaber's contract with Leinster expires at the end of next season and he has addressed his links with the Springboks. South Africa
