Rugby

22 November 2025; Jack Crowley, left, and Sam Prendergast of Ireland sit on the bench after both recieved yellow cards during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/

Crowley frustrated by 'costly' error in chaotic defeat

If you dropped a euro in a jar every time the word chaotic was used at Aviva Stadium last night, it wouldn't have been long to fill up.

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22 November 2025; Garry Ringrose of Ireland and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of South Africa tussle during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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 • 13 hrs

22 November 2025; Ireland captain Caelan Doris, left, remonstrates with referee Matthew Carley after he shows a yellow card to Andrew Porter of Ireland, hidden, during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Sta

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 • 14 hrs

Tommy O’Brien of Ireland in action against Damian Willemse of South Africa during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Autumn international recap: Ireland 13-24 South Africa

Ireland took on world champions South Africa in their final Quilter Nations Series game of the year. Relive all the action here.

Rugby • 16 hrs

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus shakes hands with Ireland coach Johnny Sexton before the Quilter Nations Series match

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 • 13 hrs

France's centre #13 Nicolas Depoortere (2nd L) celebrates with France's wing #11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey

France pile more misery on winless Australia

France beat Australia 48-33 in a see-saw match to end the Wallabies' first winless tour of Europe in 67 years, spoiling Joe Schmidt's farewell test as both teams closed their Autumn series at the Stade de France on Saturday.

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CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 22: Tom Rogers of Wales takes on Damian McKenzie of New Zealand to go on and scores his team's third try during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Wales and New Zealand at the Principality Stadium on November 22, 2025

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 • 18 hrs

22 November 2025; Cian Prendergast of Ireland and RG Snyman of South Africa battle for possession in a line-out during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsf

Ireland ratings: Prendergast and McCarthy make impacts

World champions South Africa beat Ireland 24-13 at the Aviva Stadium to claim their first win in Dublin since 2012. Here's how we rated the players.

Rugby • 14 hrs

Malcolm Marx of South Africa drinks a Guinness after the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Springbok hooker Marx named World Player of the Year

South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx was named World Rugby men's 15s player of the year, the fourth Springbok to claim the individual award, with his success coming seven years after he was first nominated.

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13 July 2024; Siya Kolisi of South Africa is tackled by Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris and Jack Crowley during the second test between South Africa and Ireland at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

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

15 November 2025; Ireland players, from left, Caelan Doris, Ryan Baird, Cian Prendergast, Tadhg Beirne, Bundee Aki, Nick Timoney and Jack Crowley during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ph

Lineout steals mask lingering Irish discipline issues

Ireland have had a reasonable penalty count in this November window, but where and when they are giving up penalties remains a source of frustration, writes Neil Treacy.

Rugby • 22 Nov

22 February 2025; James Lowe of Ireland out jumps Blair Murray of Wales to keep the ball in play, and assist his side's second try scored by teammate Jamie Osborne, not pictured, during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Wales and I

Jumping James Lowe on sky joy and soccer highs

James Lowe reveals his joy at Ireland's World Cup heroics and looks to the sky ahead of the battle with the world champion Springboks.

Rugby • 22 Nov

23 August 2017; Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus and CJ Stander at the Guinness PRO14 season launch at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

'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

21 November 2025; Caelan Doris during an Ireland Rugby captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

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

Caelan Doris of Ireland during the second test between South Africa and Ireland at Kings Park in Durban in 2024

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

21 November 2025; Head coach Rassie Erasmus, left, with RG Snyman and Siya Kolisi at the taking of a squad photograph at Radisson Blu St Helen's Hotel before the South Africa rugby captain's run at UCD Bowl in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

'We're an aggressive team, and we can't take that away'

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi wants his side to maintain their physical presence when they take on Ireland, despite two red cards in as many games, one of which was rescinded this week.

Rugby • 21 Nov

5 November 2022; Both teams walk out before the Bank of Ireland Nations Series match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland v South Africa: All you need to know

Ireland take on world champions South Africa in their final November international Test of the year. Find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 21 Nov

PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 8: Jasper Wiese of South Africa during the Autumn Nations Series 2025 rugby match between France and South Africa (Springboks) at Stade de France on November 8, 2025 in Saint-Denis near Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty

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

20 November 2025; Head coach Andy Farrell during an Ireland Rugby media conference at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

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

15 November 2025; Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, right, with Sam Prendergast of Ireland before the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Farrell defends Prendergast over defensive 'work-on'

Andy Farrell has issued a staunch defence of his out-half Sam Prendergast, ahead of Saturday's Quilter Nations Series meeting with South Africa.

Rugby • 20 Nov

18 November 2025; Garry Ringrose, left, and Josh van der Flier during Ireland Rugby squad training at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

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

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: South Africa Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus talks to South Africa Head Coach Jacques Nienaber during the pre match warm up ahead of the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on

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

TURIN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 15: Franco Mostert (L) of South Africa has an altercation with Ross Vintcent of Italy during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Italy and South Africa at Allianz Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Ti

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

Lood De Jager #5 of Team South Africa receive a red card by referee, Angus Gardner during the Autumn Nations Series 2025 match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on November 08, 2025 in Paris, France.

Springbok De Jager loses appeal against red card

South Africa lock Lood de Jager has lost his appeal against a four-match suspension following his red card against France in the Springboks' 32-17 win in Paris on 8 November.

Rugby • 20 Nov

2 March 2024; Eoin De Buitléar of Connacht scores his side's second try during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

Postponed Connacht and Ulster URC ties fixed for March

Connacht and Ulster will play their postponed URC fixtures against Scarlets and Edinburgh in mid-March.

Rugby • 20 Nov

Crowley frustrated by 'costly' error in chaotic defeat

Ireland count cost of cards as Springboks power to win

Farrell proud despite 'stupid errors' against Boks

Autumn international recap: Ireland 13-24 South Africa

Erasmus relieved to get Irish monkey off SA backs

France pile more misery on winless Australia

All Blacks trounce Wales despite historic Rogers treble

Ireland ratings: Prendergast and McCarthy make impacts

Springbok hooker Marx named World Player of the Year

Ireland must produce year's best against Springboks

Lineout steals mask lingering Irish discipline issues

Jumping James Lowe on sky joy and soccer highs

'Rassie really wants this' - Stander expects a bruiser

November success 'hinges' on Springboks game - Doris

Lenihan: Irish have no inhibitions playing South Africa

'We're an aggressive team, and we can't take that away'

Ireland v South Africa: All you need to know

Springboks 'a lot more than just brutes running at you'

Farrell: Ireland 'more up to speed' as Boks arrive

Farrell defends Prendergast over defensive 'work-on'

Ringrose returns as Ireland make four changes for Boks

Erasmus open to Nienaber return for Rugby World Cup

No place for Mostert distraction in South Africa team

Springbok De Jager loses appeal against red card

Postponed Connacht and Ulster URC ties fixed for March