Francois Louw
Born: June 1, 1985 (age 39)
Height: 6' 2.5" (190cm)
Weight: 17st 13lb (114kg)
Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa
Position: Flanker
Sports Mole has 32 articles about Francois Louw. Articles 1 to 32:
Francois Louw charged by RFU
Bath flanker Francois Louw is charged by the RFU over an alleged eye gouge on Courtney Lawes during his side's 15-14 defeat at the hands of Northampton Saints.
May 4, 22:33
Francois Louw: 'Unity will keep Bath going'
Francois Louw says Bath's unity will help them overcome their poor form to climb the Aviva Premiership table.
Dec 6, 15:51
Richie McCaw cleared to play in Rugby World Cup final
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw will be available for the Rugby World Cup after escaping a citing for a collision in the semi-final.
Oct 25, 21:56
South Africa book last-eight spot with thumping win over USA
South Africa book their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2015 Rugby World Cup with a 64-0 win over USA in London.
Oct 7, 18:43
Live Commentary: South Africa 64-0 USA - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of South Africa's 64-0 thrashing of the USA at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 7, 16:15
Late Japan try stuns South Africa
A late try from Karne Hesketh gives Japan a 34-32 victory over South Africa, after the Springboks had been reduced to 14-men when Coenraad Oosthuizen received a yellow.
Sep 19, 18:50
Half-Time Report: South Africa hold narrow lead over spirited Japan
Japan more than match South Africa in an entertaining first half of the Rugby World Cup Pool B opener, with the Springboks holding a narrow 12-10 lead in Brighton.
Sep 19, 17:36
Live Commentary: South Africa 32-34 Japan - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Japan's shock win over South Africa in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 19, 16:16
Jean de Villiers returns to South Africa side for Japan game
South Africa captain Jean de Villiers returns to the side for Saturday's World Cup opener with Japan.
Sep 16, 17:54
South Africa expect fully-fit squad
South Africa team doctor Craig Roberts confirms that the side are likely to be fully fit for their opening game of the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 7, 15:37
Heyneke Meyer unveils World Cup team, Marcell Coetzee, Cornal Hendricks miss out
South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer names his Rugby World Cup 31-man squad, with regulars in recent years Marcell Coetzee and Cornal Hendricks missing out.
Aug 29, 08:09
Bath hammer Leicester Tigers to reach Aviva Premiership final
Bath hammer Leicester Tigers 47-10 at the Recreation Ground to reach the Aviva Premiership final for the first time since 2004.
May 23, 19:01
Sam Burgess 'won't struggle' in international rugby
Francois Louw tips his Bath teammate Sam Burgess to become an England international flanker.
May 18, 05:32
George Ford kicks late penalty as Bath beat Harlequins
Ugo Monye scores twice, but Harlequins fall to narrow 27-26 defeat at home to Bath.
May 8, 21:35
Video: Premiership rugby players' car knowledge tested in Green Flag prank
Players from Wasps, Harlequins and Bath face trick questions about cars in a prank video by breakdown provider Green Flag.
Mar 26, 15:53
Bath keep alive Champions Cup hopes with impressive Toulouse victory
Bath Rugby beat Toulouse 35-18 to keep alive their European Rugby Champions Cup hopes in a make-or-break battle at Stade Ernest-Wallon.
Jan 18, 17:13
Mike Ford: 'More to come from Sam Burgess
Bath head coach Mike Ford insists that Sam Burgess is still "a long way from where he needs to be" following his switch from rugby league to rugby union.
Jan 11, 06:59
Team News: Sam Burgess to make first Bath Rugby start
Sam Burgess and Francois Louw will make their first starts of the season in Bath Rugby's meeting with Montpellier tomorrow night.
Dec 11, 12:48
South Africa call up Schalk Burger to replace the injured Francois Louw
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer selects Suntory's Schalk Burger as a replacement for the injured Francois Louw for the final two Rugby Championship Tests.
Sep 17, 19:19
South Africa flanker Francois Louw to miss rest of Rugby Championship
South Africa flanker Francois Louw is to miss the rest of the Rugby Championship with a pinched nerve in his neck.
Sep 16, 17:48
Bath ease past Newcastle Falcons
Bath Rugby score three second-half tries to seal a 24-6 win over Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership.
Feb 8, 16:59
Leicester Tigers, Bath Rugby ends in a draw
Leicester Tigers get a late try to secure a draw against Bath Rugby.
Jan 5, 16:07
South Africa defeat Wales in Cardiff
South Africa defeat Wales 24-15 in their Autumn International at the Millennium Stadium.
Nov 9, 19:24
Francois Louw extends Bath Rugby contract
South African flanker Francois Louw signs a new long-term contract with Bath Rugby.
Aug 10, 14:14
Narrow win for Bath
Bath climb to sixth in the Aviva Premiership table with a narrow 27-26 win over Leicester Tigers.
Apr 20, 16:15
Preview: Bath vs. Gloucester Rugby
Sports Mole looks ahead to Friday's Aviva Premiership derby between Bath and Gloucester at the Recreation Ground.
Feb 28, 18:36
Three red cards in ill-tempered clash between Leicester Tigers and Bath
Tempers flare as 14-man Leicester beat 13-man Bath.
Dec 1, 14:34
Preview: Leicester Tigers vs. Bath
Sports Mole previews Saturday's meeting between Leicester and Bath in the Aviva Premiership at Welford Road.
Nov 30, 19:54
Team News: Matt Banahan returns for Bath
Matt Banahan returns to the Bath side for the first time since the second week of Premiership action while London Welsh include Gavin Henson in their starting XV.
Nov 2, 14:48
Bath Rugby secure win over Exeter Chiefs in tight game
Bath Rugby secure a 23-15 win over Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premier League game at the Recreation Ground.
Oct 27, 16:34
Bath earn dramatic win in France
A late try from Francois Louw earns Bath a dramatic 27-22 win at French side Agen in the Amlin Challenge Cup.
Oct 18, 21:42
Northampton 22-13 Bath
Northampton beat Bath 22-13 at Franklin's Gardens.
Dec 24, 17:00
