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# ruan-pienaar - Sunday 21 January, 2018
Montpellier stars Pienaar and Cruden fancy Leinster's Champions Cup chances
The Top 14 side were well beaten at Altrad Stadium yesterday.
# ruan-pienaar - Friday 19 January, 2018
Pienaar returns from injury as Montpellier name star-studded side for Leinster
Aaron Cruden, Frans Steyn and Nemani Nadolo all included in Vern Cotter’s explosive backline.
# ruan-pienaar - Thursday 12 October, 2017
'It’s a lot different to what Belfast was like' - Pienaar aiming to make an impression on return to Ireland
The Ravenhill favourite is settling into life with Montpellier, who face Leinster this weekend.
# ruan-pienaar - Wednesday 11 October, 2017
McGrath relishing scrum-half battle with 'one of the best' Pienaar
The Leinster nine knows he’ll have to be on top of his game against Montpellier on Saturday.
# ruan-pienaar - Tuesday 15 August, 2017
'I'd rather fill big boots than small ones. It's a big challenge but that's what I'm here for'
John Cooney has no fear of taking on Ruan Pienaar’s role at the Kingspan stadium.
# ruan-pienaar - Tuesday 13 June, 2017
'I wasn't allowed to stay with Ulster any longer': Montpellier confirm three-year contract for Ruan Pienaar
Vern Cotter is assembling quite the crop of Galacticos in the south of France.
# ruan-pienaar - Thursday 1 June, 2017
Barbarians spoil the party as Ruan Pienaar waves goodbye to Ulster with defeat
The province bid farewell to the South African scrum-half tonight ahead of his move to France.
# ruan-pienaar - Wednesday 31 May, 2017
This Barbarians XV doesn't look likely to go easy on Ulster for Pienaar's farewell
Mike Ross, Roger Wilson and Thierry Dusautoir will be playing their final game of rugby tomorrow.
# ruan-pienaar - Tuesday 9 May, 2017
Pienaar set to play for and against Barbarians before Belfast farewell
Pienaar and Piutau have joined Bundee Aki and Thierry Dusautoir in Vern Cotter’s squad.
# ruan-pienaar - Monday 8 May, 2017
'As players, we’re annoyed. We don’t understand the decision'
Luke Marshall said Ulster’s squad have frustrations over Ruan Pienaar being forced to leave by the IRFU.
# ruan-pienaar - Sunday 7 May, 2017
'He’ll be a big loss on and off the field' - Ulster will miss Pienaar
The 33-year-old scrum-half checked out with a classy performance against Leinster.
# ruan-pienaar - Saturday 6 May, 2017
In pics: Emotional Pienaar bids farewell to Ulster and Ravenhill
The scrum-half played his last game for the province this afternoon.
Ulster give Pienaar a winning farewell as Leinster miss out on top spot
The South African made a classy assist for Andrew Trimble’s crucial try.
# ruan-pienaar - Wednesday 3 May, 2017
Olding a doubt for Ireland's summer tour after 'significant' ankle injury
The 24-year-old will see a specialist today, Ulster confirmed.
# ruan-pienaar - Saturday 18 February, 2017
Five-star Ulster leapfrog Glasgow and close the gap on Pro12 leaders
Les Kiss’s side ran out convincing winners at Kingspan Stadium this afternoon.
# ruan-pienaar - Tuesday 14 February, 2017
Ulster boosted by released Ireland internationals and fit-again Pienaar
Craig Gilroy is back after scoring a hat-trick last weekend in Rome.
# ruan-pienaar - Wednesday 26 October, 2016
Is this Ulster's season? Departing Pienaar would love to help the province end their drought
The South-African believes the northern province are in a good position to challenge for silverware.
# ruan-pienaar - Friday 7 October, 2016
'I have been here for so long it was a bit of a disappointment that I couldn't stay'
Ulster star Ruan Pienaar is still focused on the task ahead, despite his future being away from the northern province.
# ruan-pienaar - Monday 12 September, 2016
Pienaar's leadership, super Sweetnam and more of the weekend's Pro12 highlights
All of the action from Week 2 (if you can bear to watch it again).
# ruan-pienaar - Wednesday 31 August, 2016
We'll Leave It There So: Hendrick seals move, Pienaar refused Ulster deal and today's sport
Elsewhere, Connacht get extra seats at the Sportsground, Conor Lane will referee the All-Ireland SFC final and Ireland’s fans prepare to show their appreciation for Robbie Keane as he ends his international career tonight.
'I wanted to stay' - IRFU rules forcing Ulster star Ruan Pienaar to leave
Veteran scrum-half set to leave Ravenhill at the end of the season.
# ruan-pienaar - Sunday 10 January, 2016
Monstrous Jackson kick completes incredible Ulster comeback
The introduction of Pienaar and the Ireland fly-half saves coach Kiss’ blushes against Oyonnax.
# ruan-pienaar - Friday 6 November, 2015
Best and Pienaar on the bench as Ulster name team to face Dragons
Meanwhile, Rory Scholes replaces the injured Andrew Trimble on the wing.
# ruan-pienaar - Wednesday 28 October, 2015
Matfield to captain Springboks in final game before retirement
Also, Ruan Pienaar is back in the starting line-up.
# ruan-pienaar - Wednesday 21 October, 2015
Same again for Springboks as they name side to face New Zealand
Ruan Pienaar must settle for a place on the bench yet again.
# ruan-pienaar - Wednesday 30 September, 2015
Ruan Pienaar again left out as Springboks make three changes for Scotland
Pienaar on the bench again as Fourie du Preez captains the side.
# ruan-pienaar - Wednesday 16 September, 2015
Leinster's Zane Kirchner named in most experienced Springbok side ever for World Cup opener
Meyer’s team has a whopping 880 test caps between them.
# ruan-pienaar - Friday 28 August, 2015
Leinster lose another for the World Cup after Springboks include Kirchner
Ulster’s Ruan Pienaar is also included in the squad.
# ruan-pienaar - Wednesday 27 May, 2015
'This one hurts the most' - Pienaar on Ulster's latest play-off upset
The South Africa international admits to some bitterness at the late penalty decision in the defeat to Glasgow.
# ruan-pienaar - Sunday 24 May, 2015
The Barbarians have a hugely strong squad to face Joe Schmidt's Ireland
Brad Thorn and Ruan Pienaar are in the finalised squad to face Joe Schmidt’s side.
# ruan-pienaar - Friday 27 February, 2015
Dominant second half drives Ulster to important win over Scarlets
Neil Doak’s side had to recover from a half-time deficit at Kingspan Stadium.
# ruan-pienaar - Friday 20 February, 2015
McCloskey sees red but 13-man Ulster cling on for a big win in Edinburgh
Tries from Pienaar and Cave see Ulster join Glasgow at the top of the Pro12 table.
# ruan-pienaar - Monday 22 December, 2014
Connacht 'monitoring' McKeon after knee ligament sprain, Ulster do likewise with Pienaar
The western province hope to have Andrew Browne fit and available for Friday’s trip to Belfast.
# ruan-pienaar - Thursday 18 December, 2014
'You've got to move on' - Pienaar looking past Champions Cup disappointment
Ulster are all but out of the Champions Cup, meaning a Pro12 title has become the priority.
# ruan-pienaar - Saturday 6 December, 2014
As it happened: Ulster v Scarlets, Champions Cup
We went minute-by-minute as Ulster aimed to breathe life into their European hopes.
# ruan-pienaar - Wednesday 3 December, 2014
Ulster aiming to be 'squeaky clean' with Tuohy and Pienaar back on board
Neil Doak is hoping Ulster can take control of the penalty count as they chase a bonus point against Scarlets.
# ruan-pienaar - Tuesday 4 November, 2014
Ireland still uncertain over Rory Best as Springboks rule out Pienaar
The Ulster hooker has been struggling with a calf problem, while his provincial teammate is out of Saturday’s Test.
# ruan-pienaar - Monday 27 October, 2014
Pienaar set to return for Ireland-Springboks clash
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer included five uncapped players in a 36-man squad.
# ruan-pienaar - Tuesday 16 September, 2014
Ulster's Ruan Pienaar to return within six weeks from MCL injury
The Springboks’ medical team released their update after the scrum-half underwent scans yesterday.
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