Springbok numbers game creates fascinating dynamic If you were in any doubt about the magnitude of Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting of Ireland and South Africa in Paris, Tuesday … Rugby • 20 Sep
Easterby: Ireland won't be swayed by big Bok bench Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby says his side won't be sucked in by mind games when it comes to their team selection for Saturday's crucial … Rugby • 20 Sep
Former Ireland out-half Madigan announces retirement Former Ireland international Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 34. Rugby • 20 Sep
Kleyn and Snyman among seven forwards on Boks bench Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn has been named in the South Africa squad for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting on Saturday, with the … Rugby • 11 hrs
Ireland iron out lineout issues but bigger tests await Ireland's James Ryan and Rónan Kelleher were pleased with a much-improved performance from their lineout, but know South Africa will really put it to the … Rugby • 19 Sep
Byrne: 'Everyone knows what South Africa offer' South Africa have expanded their gameplan since becoming world champions four years ago, but the platform for that attack is still laid by the forwards. Rugby • 18 Sep
Player ratings: Aki and Beirne stand out yet again Here's how we rated the Ireland players in their 59-16 win against Tonga. Rugby • 16 Sep
Rugby World Cup: Ireland 59-16 Tonga - Recap Look back on our minute by minute coverage of Ireland's eight-try 59-16 win against Tonga in Nantes Rugby • 16 Sep
'Grateful' Murray wants to make fourth World Cup count Conor Murray hopes that Ireland's 'best day' will come at this latest World Cup in France. Rugby • 16 Sep
Ferris: Fringe players need to be 'part of the journey' While Andy Farrell is showing Tonga maximum respect in fielding close to a full-strength side for their meeting on Saturday, Stephen Ferris warns that the … Rugby • 15 Sep
