Colin Newboult 25 Mar 2024 Jacques Nienaber praises ‘next level’ ex-Springboks coach that helped spark England renaissance Jacques Nienaber hailed the talents of England’s defence guru Felix Jones. South Africa
Jared Wright 23 Feb 2024 Jesse Kriel believes the Springboks’ defensive blueprint is the ‘only way’ in Test rugby Jesse Kriel believes that the Springboks have the perfect blueprint to be successful. South Africa
Jared Wright 16 Feb 2024 Springboks captain Siya Kolisi explains why ‘everybody buys into’ Rassie Erasmus’ plans Siya Kolisi has provided insight into the Springboks' preparations and the collaborative nature of the coaches. South Africa
Dylan Coetzee 13 Feb 2024 Jacques Nienaber tips Springboks defence coach to excel under Rassie Erasmus Former Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber can see new defence coach Jerry Flannery doing well under Rassie Erasmus. South Africa
Colin Newboult 15 Jan 2024 Jacques Nienaber opens up on his relationship with Rassie Erasmus after leaving Springboks Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus created one of the great South Africa coaching duos. South Africa
Colin Newboult 08 Jan 2024 Springboks star makes bold claim about ‘incredible’ Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber Scrum-half Cobus Reinach has made a big call over where Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber stand in terms of the history of Springboks rugby. South Africa
Colin Newboult 08 Jan 2024 ‘Antoine Dupont’s fault’ – Premiership teams exploit loophole in ‘farcical’ exchange as Jacques Nienaber also enters discussion Bath and Gloucester were involved in a spot of kick-tennis in Sunday’s Premiership clash, which had a unique twist that got everybody talking. Premiership
Colin Newboult 04 Jan 2024 ‘He never became the title’ – Ex-Springboks boss provides insight into humble Siya Kolisi Ex-Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber provided an insight into the character of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi. South Africa
Colin Newboult 03 Jan 2024 Ex-Springboks boss reveals player exodus ‘helped’ South Africa win successive Rugby World Cups Jacques Nienaber says the departure of South Africa’s top players was actually important in the Springboks’ 2019 and 2023 World Cup wins. South Africa
Colin Newboult 03 Jan 2024 Jacques Nienaber offers interesting theory as to why Springboks players are choosing Japan over Europe Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has provided an insight into why so many South African players are plying their trade in Japan. South Africa
Colin Newboult 02 Jan 2024 Ulster expose key weakness in ‘susceptible’ Jacques Nienaber-led Leinster defence Ulster could have found the key to unlocking the Leinster defence, which is under the guidance of former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber. United Rugby Championship
Dylan Coetzee 27 Dec 2023 How Leinster’s win over Munster had Jacques Nienaber’s fingerprints all over it Leinster’s Joe McCarthy praised the influence of the defensive and 6-2 split in their narrow 9-3 win over Munster at Thomond Park. Leinster
Jon Wilson 19 Dec 2023 ‘He really inspires you’ – Jacques Nienaber’s immediate impact at Leinster Josh van der Flier has hailed Jacques Nienaber's impact at Leinster since he joined them as senior coach earlier this month. Leinster
Adam Kyriacou 11 Dec 2023 Jacques Nienaber having ‘big impact’ at Leinster as they shut out La Rochelle in Champions Cup Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber is having a "big impact" at new side Leinster, with co-captain James Ryan hailing the senior coach. Leinster
Jared Wright 06 Dec 2023 Why ex-Springboks boss rejected ‘other international’ offers to join Leinster Jacques Nienaber has explained the reasoning behind his move to Leinster and why he turned down offers from Test teams. Leinster
Jared Wright 06 Dec 2023 Jacques Nienaber’s warning to Leinster over ‘copy and pasting’ Springboks success Jacques Nienaber arrives at Leinster after guiding South Africa to a fourth World Cup title. Leinster
Colin Newboult 01 Dec 2023 ‘No place for mediocracy’ – Jacques Nienaber reveals reasons for Springboks departure Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has divulged the reasons for joining Irish side Leinster following the Rugby World Cup. South Africa
Colin Newboult 01 Dec 2023 Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber already ‘stamping his mark’ on Leinster Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has enjoyed an impressive first week at Irish province Leinster, according to flanker Scott Penny. Leinster
Dylan Coetzee 27 Nov 2023 Leinster boss expects one person to benefit most from Jacques Nienaber’s arrival Leinster head coach Leo Cullen feels that defence coach Sean O’Brien will benefit from Jacques Nienaber’s arrival at the club. Leinster
Jon Wilson 15 Nov 2023 ‘I’d never seen it before’ – The unique Springboks tactic Jacques Nienaber may bring to Leinster Robin McBryde is looking forward to working with new senior coach and ex-Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber. Leinster
Colin Newboult 09 Nov 2023 How ‘ruthless’ Springboks defence guru Jacques Nienaber will sort out ‘pretty poor’ Leinster Former Leinster centre James Downey insists that the addition of ex-Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber could be a game changer for the side. Leinster
David Skippers 08 Nov 2023 Jacques Nienaber is ‘the missing ingredient’ that Leinster need Jacques Nienaber has been described as Leinster's "missing ingredient" as the Dublin-based outfit aim to bring back their glory days. Leinster
Jared Wright 07 Nov 2023 State of the Nation: Springboks create a lasting legacy with back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles Read our State of the Nation feature on back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners South Africa. South Africa
Jared Wright 01 Nov 2023 Springboks mull over head coach vacancy as Rassie Erasmus steps up Rassie Erasmus looks set to resume control of the Springboks in the interim. South Africa
Simon Thomas 01 Nov 2023 CJ Stander jealous that ‘unbelievable’ Springboks coach is off to Leinster Jacques Nienaber will link up with Leo Cullen's coaching staff at Leinster. United Rugby Championship
Colin Newboult 26 Oct 2023 Springboks coach addresses 7-1 split for Rugby World Cup final and who is the back-up scrum-half Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has delved into their selection decisions ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks in Paris. South Africa
Jared Wright 26 Oct 2023 The long-lasting legacy Jacques Nienaber will leave on the Springboks A long-time servant of South African rugby, Jacques Nienaber takes charge of his final Test match on Saturday. South Africa
Colin Newboult 22 Oct 2023 Siya Kolisi in heartfelt speech to outgoing Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber Springboks captain Siya Kolisi spoke beautifully about head coach Jacques Nienaber after they reached the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday. South Africa
Colin Newboult 22 Oct 2023 Jacques Nienaber discusses Manie Libbok’s Rugby World Cup final chances after fly-half was brutally replaced Boks boss Jacques Nienaber was asked for his thoughts on Manie Libbok after the fly-half was replaced early on during the World Cup semi-final. South Africa
Colin Newboult 19 Oct 2023 Jacques Nienaber reveals why the Springboks have ditched their rotation policy South Africa named an unchanged line-up for their Rugby World Cup semi-final with England on Saturday and Jacques Nienaber explained why. South Africa