Ruan Pienaar
Born: March 1, 1984 (age 40)
Weight: 14st 2lb (90kg)
Hometown: Bloemfontein
Sports Mole has 22 articles about Ruan Pienaar. Articles 1 to 22:
Ulster demolish Toulouse in bonus-point win in European Champions Cup
Ulster notch five tries to cruise to a 38-0 win over Toulouse in their European Rugby Champions Cup clash to earn a bonus point in Pool A.
Dec 11, 21:34
Saracens rally to claim bonus-point win over Ulster in Champions Cup clash
Saracens secure their second win of their European Rugby Champions Cup by defeating Ulster 27-9 in their match at the Kingspan Stadium, claiming a bonus-point victory.
Nov 20, 21:44
On this day: South Africa's Morne Steyn enters folklore with flawless display
On this day six years ago, Morne Steyn eclipsed the Tri-Nations record for most points scored by an individual player during South Africa's 31-19 win over New Zealand.
Aug 1, 08:00
Scarlets survive late Ulster scare
Scarlets climb up to second place in the European Champions Cup Pool Three standings courtesy of a 22-13 victory over Ulster at Parc Y Scarlets.
Dec 14, 19:01
Ulster beat Scarlets for first victory
Ulster pick up their first win of their European Champions Cup campaign by beating the Scarlets 24-9.
Dec 6, 21:38
South Africa down brave Argentina in Rugby Championship opener
South Africa get their Rugby Championship tournament underway with a 13-6 win over a spirited Argentina side in Pretoria.
Aug 16, 17:49
Dan Biggar crowned Players' Player of the Year
Ospreys outside-half Dan Biggar is crowned as the RaboDirect Pro12 Players' Player of the Year.
May 12, 23:37
Saracens into Heineken Cup semi-finals
Saracens have defeated 14-man Ulster 17-15 to advance through to the semi-finals of the Heineken Cup.
Apr 5, 20:30
Ulster beat Leicester Tigers to top Pool 5
Ulster travel to Leicester Tigers and win 22-19 to finish top of Pool 5 in the Heineken Cup.
Jan 18, 19:56
Ulster still unbeaten with win over Montpellier
Ulster remain unbeaten in this season's Heineken Cup following a 27-16 win over Montpellier.
Jan 10, 21:58
Paul Marshall agrees new deal with Ulster
Scrum-half Paul Marshall is to stay with Ulster until at least 2017.
Oct 15, 21:56
Ruan Pienaar signs Ulster contract extension
South African international scrum-half Ruan Pienaar signs a contract extension with Ulster until 2017.
Oct 8, 17:17
Saracens comfortably see off Ulster
Saracens beat Ulster to reach the semi-finals of the Heineken Cup.
Apr 6, 20:19
Ruan Pienaar kicks Ulster to win
Ruan Pienaar kicks all nine points for Ulster as they beat Castres by a single point in the Heineken Cup.
Jan 19, 15:35
Brian O'Driscoll: "South Africa deserved victory"
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll admits that South Africa were worthy winners at the Aviva Stadium.
Nov 10, 19:59
South Africa edge spirited Ireland
South Africa sneak past Ireland thanks to a second-half try from Ulster fly-half Ruan Pienaar.
Nov 10, 19:18
Team News: Glasgow Warriors vs Ulster
Ruan Pienaar returns to the Ulster lineup to face Glasgow Warriors.
Oct 19, 19:28
Ulster brush aside Castres in Heineken Cup
Ulster begin their Heineken Cup campaign with a 41-17 victory over Castres at Ravenhill.
Oct 12, 21:59
Ruan Pienaar: Ulster showed a lot of guts
Ruan Pienaar claims that his Ulster teammates showed 'guts and character' as they earn a 22-19 victory over Edinburgh in their Heineken Cup semi-final in Dublin.
Apr 28, 20:12
Ulster 22-19 Edinburgh
Ulster book their place in the Heineken Cup final with a 22-19 win over Edinburgh at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Apr 28, 19:36
Heineken Cup round-up
Ulster and Clermont both win their quarter-final ties on Sunday to complete the semi-final lineup for the Heineken Cup.
Apr 8, 19:12
Ulster Rugby 41-7 Leicester Tigers
Ulster take a huge step towards the Heineken Cup quarter-finals with a 41-7 win against Leicester at Ravenhill.
Jan 13, 21:51
