Erasmus signs contract extension with South Africa South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has extended his contract for a further four years. Rugby • 05 Dec
Erasmus signs contract extension with South Africa South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has extended his contract for a further four years. Rugby • 05 Dec
Farrell: We don't want to just get past a quarter-final Given Ireland's tortured history at the Rugby World Cup, Andy Farrell knew well enough to avoid getting sucked in by the permutations of Ireland's draw when he spoke to the media on Wednesday. Rugby • 04 Dec
Farrell: We don't want to just get past a quarter-final Given Ireland's tortured history at the Rugby World Cup, Andy Farrell knew well enough to avoid getting sucked in by the permutations of Ireland's draw when he spoke to the media on Wednesday. Rugby • 04 Dec
2027 RWC pool draw recap: Ireland to face Scotland Andy Farrell and his Ireland team have been drawn against Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in Pool D of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Rugby • 03 Dec
2027 RWC pool draw recap: Ireland to face Scotland Andy Farrell and his Ireland team have been drawn against Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in Pool D of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Rugby • 03 Dec
Erasmus relieved to get Irish monkey off SA backs South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased his team could get a monkey off their back by winning in Dublin for the first time in 13 years and start to tip the scales of the sides' recent rivalry away from Ireland. Rugby • 22 Nov
Erasmus relieved to get Irish monkey off SA backs South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased his team could get a monkey off their back by winning in Dublin for the first time in 13 years and start to tip the scales of the sides' recent rivalry away from Ireland. Rugby • 22 Nov
Farrell proud despite 'stupid errors' against Boks Andy Farrell said "stupid errors" cost his side in Saturday's 24-13 defeat to South Africa, but the Irish head coach insisted his main emotion was pride despite the humbling defeat to the world champions. Rugby • 23 Nov
Farrell proud despite 'stupid errors' against Boks Andy Farrell said "stupid errors" cost his side in Saturday's 24-13 defeat to South Africa, but the Irish head coach insisted his main emotion was pride despite the humbling defeat to the world champions. Rugby • 23 Nov
Ireland count cost of cards as Springboks power to win South Africa's 13-year wait for a win in Dublin is over, with the world champions proving their credentials with a 24-13 win against Ireland after a remarkable game at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 22 Nov
Ireland count cost of cards as Springboks power to win South Africa's 13-year wait for a win in Dublin is over, with the world champions proving their credentials with a 24-13 win against Ireland after a remarkable game at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 22 Nov
All Blacks trounce Wales despite historic Rogers treble Tom Rogers became the first Wales player to score a hat-trick against New Zealand as the All Blacks maintained their dominance in the fixture with a 52-26 victory in Cardiff. Rugby • 22 Nov
All Blacks trounce Wales despite historic Rogers treble Tom Rogers became the first Wales player to score a hat-trick against New Zealand as the All Blacks maintained their dominance in the fixture with a 52-26 victory in Cardiff. Rugby • 22 Nov
'Rassie really wants this' - Stander expects a bruiser Former Ireland international CJ Stander feels Andy Farrell's side are getting up to speed after a sluggish start to the Autumn Nations Series, but he is "nervous" as to their prospects against his native South Africa tomorrow. Rugby • 21 Nov
'Rassie really wants this' - Stander expects a bruiser Former Ireland international CJ Stander feels Andy Farrell's side are getting up to speed after a sluggish start to the Autumn Nations Series, but he is "nervous" as to their prospects against his native South Africa tomorrow. Rugby • 21 Nov
Ireland must produce year's best against Springboks The final game of a November series will always dictate the Christmas mood, given the two-month layoff until the Six Nations rolls around in February. This year, it feels even more defining. Rugby • 22 Nov
Ireland must produce year's best against Springboks The final game of a November series will always dictate the Christmas mood, given the two-month layoff until the Six Nations rolls around in February. This year, it feels even more defining. Rugby • 22 Nov
November success 'hinges' on Springboks game - Doris Caelan Doris reckons Ireland's performance against South Africa tomorrow will determine the success or failure of the November window, while injury concerns about Mack Hansen have abated. Rugby • 21 Nov
November success 'hinges' on Springboks game - Doris Caelan Doris reckons Ireland's performance against South Africa tomorrow will determine the success or failure of the November window, while injury concerns about Mack Hansen have abated. Rugby • 21 Nov
Lenihan: Irish have no inhibitions playing South Africa Donal Lenihan looks ahead to Ireland's clash with back-to-back World Cup champions South Africa in Dublin on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Nov
Lenihan: Irish have no inhibitions playing South Africa Donal Lenihan looks ahead to Ireland's clash with back-to-back World Cup champions South Africa in Dublin on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Nov
Farrell: Ireland 'more up to speed' as Boks arrive This is week five of Ireland's camp, and Andy Farrell says he always believed their performances would come together. Rugby • 21 Nov
Farrell: Ireland 'more up to speed' as Boks arrive This is week five of Ireland's camp, and Andy Farrell says he always believed their performances would come together. Rugby • 21 Nov
Springboks 'a lot more than just brutes running at you' Dan Sheehan believes Ireland will face a South Africa side with no significant weaknesses and has urged his team to match up when the sides clash in tomorrow's Test at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 21 Nov
Springboks 'a lot more than just brutes running at you' Dan Sheehan believes Ireland will face a South Africa side with no significant weaknesses and has urged his team to match up when the sides clash in tomorrow's Test at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 21 Nov
Erasmus open to Nienaber return for Rugby World Cup Rassie Erasmus says he is open to the idea of welcoming Jacques Nienaber back into his coaching team for the Rugby World Cup in 2027. Rugby • 20 Nov
Erasmus open to Nienaber return for Rugby World Cup Rassie Erasmus says he is open to the idea of welcoming Jacques Nienaber back into his coaching team for the Rugby World Cup in 2027. Rugby • 20 Nov
No place for Mostert distraction in South Africa team Franco Mostert has been left out of South Africa's matchday squad for Saturday's showdown with Ireland at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 20 Nov
No place for Mostert distraction in South Africa team Franco Mostert has been left out of South Africa's matchday squad for Saturday's showdown with Ireland at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 20 Nov
Ringrose returns as Ireland make four changes for Boks Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made four changes to his team for Saturday's final Quilter Nations Series clash against South Africa at Aviva Stadium, while Sam Prendergast retains his starting spot at fly-half. Rugby • 20 Nov
Ringrose returns as Ireland make four changes for Boks Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made four changes to his team for Saturday's final Quilter Nations Series clash against South Africa at Aviva Stadium, while Sam Prendergast retains his starting spot at fly-half. Rugby • 20 Nov
Unlike Wallabies, Springboks will punish ill-discipline While the attacking performance against Australia will please Andy Farrell, he will be aware South Africa will pose bigger questions on Saturday. Rugby • 18 Nov
Unlike Wallabies, Springboks will punish ill-discipline While the attacking performance against Australia will please Andy Farrell, he will be aware South Africa will pose bigger questions on Saturday. Rugby • 18 Nov
Henshaw finds form after unwanted lay-off After enduring a disappointing end to last season, Robbie Henshaw feels he's getting the benefit of some unwanted time off. Rugby • 18 Nov
Henshaw finds form after unwanted lay-off After enduring a disappointing end to last season, Robbie Henshaw feels he's getting the benefit of some unwanted time off. Rugby • 18 Nov
Ireland face All Blacks and SA in Nations Championship Ireland will play Australia, Japan and New Zealand next summer in rugby's new-look Nations Championship, while November will see Tests against Argentina, Fiji and South Africa. Rugby • 17 Nov
Ireland face All Blacks and SA in Nations Championship Ireland will play Australia, Japan and New Zealand next summer in rugby's new-look Nations Championship, while November will see Tests against Argentina, Fiji and South Africa. Rugby • 17 Nov
All not lost for Scotland despite stumbling in Greece Scotland lost 3-2 in Greece but remain in the hunt for automatic qualification for the World Cup following an extraordinary night of action in Group C with Denmark held to a 2-2 draw by Belarus. Soccer • 15 Nov
All not lost for Scotland despite stumbling in Greece Scotland lost 3-2 in Greece but remain in the hunt for automatic qualification for the World Cup following an extraordinary night of action in Group C with Denmark held to a 2-2 draw by Belarus. Soccer • 15 Nov
Lenihan: Ireland need both a win and a performance There were always going to be changes for the Australia game. The Japan game was going to see the younger players given a chance. Rugby • 14 Nov
Lenihan: Ireland need both a win and a performance There were always going to be changes for the Australia game. The Japan game was going to see the younger players given a chance. Rugby • 14 Nov
Baird defends O'Connell: 'I won't have a bad word said' Ryan Baird won't hear a bad word about Paul O'Connell and insists it's up to the Ireland players to fix their lineout woes. Rugby • 15 Nov
Baird defends O'Connell: 'I won't have a bad word said' Ryan Baird won't hear a bad word about Paul O'Connell and insists it's up to the Ireland players to fix their lineout woes. Rugby • 15 Nov
Aki: Form not where I want it to be Bundee Aki admits his game is not exactly where he wants it to be and knows he has to start performing if he wants to keep pace with the rest of Ireland's centres. Rugby • 14 Nov
Aki: Form not where I want it to be Bundee Aki admits his game is not exactly where he wants it to be and knows he has to start performing if he wants to keep pace with the rest of Ireland's centres. Rugby • 14 Nov
Teams: All Blacks skipper Barrett back to face England New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has recovered from a leg wound in time to face England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Nov
Teams: All Blacks skipper Barrett back to face England New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has recovered from a leg wound in time to face England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Nov
A tale of two tackles, a yellow card and a correct red Whatever about the results and match-winning moments from the weekend's Tests, the law book continues to divide opinion. However, this time most would agree that the referees got things right. Rugby • 11 Nov
A tale of two tackles, a yellow card and a correct red Whatever about the results and match-winning moments from the weekend's Tests, the law book continues to divide opinion. However, this time most would agree that the referees got things right. Rugby • 11 Nov
