Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

New Zealand's full back Braxton Sorensen-McGee (R) sores a try during the Women’s Rugby World Cup pool C match between New Zealand and Japan at Sandy Park, Exeter, southwest England, on August 31, 2025.

WRWC: Kiwis cruise past Japan ahead of Ireland clash

New Zealand eased into the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after a comprehensive 62-19 victory over Japan in Exeter.

Rugby • 31 Aug

Argentina pip South Africa in Rugby Championship

Tomas Albornoz kicked a penalty 11 minutes from the end to hand Argentina a thrilling 29-28 victory over South Africa and keep their hopes of winning the Rugby Championship alive in a blisteringly hot Santiago del Estero.

Rugby • 24 Sep 24

James Ryan, left, and Eben Etzebeth during the Ireland v South Africa clash in 2022

Jackman has 'sinking feeling' for South Africa tour

Bernard Jackman says Ireland's tour of South Africa could "turn nasty" unless Andy Farrell's side are able to muster high-octane performances at the end of a draining season.

Rugby • 03 Jul 24

Springboks gear up for Ireland series with win v Wales

World champions South Africa warmed up for next month's Test series against Ireland with a 41-13 win against Wales at Twickenham, but needed two late tries to put a battling Welsh side to bed.

Rugby • 22 Jun 24

Flannery has worked as an analyst for RTÉ Sport in recent seasons

Flannery to join South Africa as new defence coach

Jerry Flannery will leave Harlequins next month to become the new defence coach of world champions South Africa.

Rugby • 06 Feb 24

New Zealand back row Ardie Savea (l) and South Africa captain Siya Kolisi (r)

Preview: Fitting rivalry to decide 2023 Rugby World Cup

Neil Treacy previews the 2023 Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France.

Rugby World Cup • 28 Oct 23

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus (l) with head coach Jacques Nienaber (r)

South Africa taking 'the biggest risk' with 7:1 bench

Bernard Jackman believes South Africa could be taking too big a risk with their 7:1 bench selection for the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday.

Rugby • 26 Oct 23

Where will the Rugby World Cup final be won and lost?

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and former All Black hooker James Parsons to look ahead at the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa.

Rugby • 26 Oct 23

New Zealand's Richie Mo'unga is congratulated by Finlay Christie on scoring his side's fourth try

South Africa undone by blistering All Blacks start

New Zealand rode another blistering start to a 35-20 victory over South Africa at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday to place one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy.

Rugby • 15 Jul 23

Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa goes over to score his side's first try

England booed off as South Africa ease to win

England collapsed to their first defeat by South Africa at Twickenham for eight years as an autumn of crushing disappointment concluded with a 27-13 rout.

Rugby • 26 Nov 22

Francois de Klerk of South Africa is tackled

France make it 12 straight wins as Springboks edged out

France extended their impressive winning run to 12 games when they tamed South Africa 30-26 at the Stade Velodrome after a nail-biting contest.

Rugby • 12 Nov 22

Edwin Edogbo (L) and Simon Zebo both start against the South Africa XV

Rowntree gives youth its chance against South Africa XV

Munster have named a youthful looking squad for Thursday's historic match against a South Africa XV at Páirc Úi Chaoimh.

Rugby • 09 Nov 22

Ferris critical of latest Erasmus social media post

Former Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris has said that South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is "letting himself down" with his social media postings about the decisions of officials during games.

Rugby • 17 Nov 22

Jenkins is named as part of an intimidating Springboks forwards division

Jenkins earns Springboks call-up as Vermeulen rested

Leinster lock Jason Jenkins has been rewarded for his excellent early season form with a recall to the Springboks squad set to face Ireland next Saturday in the first of their November Tests.

Rugby • 28 Oct 22

Prendergast (centre) will captain Emerging Ireland against the Pumas

Prendergast to captain Emerging Ireland v Pumas

Connacht's Cian Prendergast will captain Emerging Ireland in tomorrow's second tour match against the Pumas in Bloemfontein, with Simon Easterby naming a brand new starting XV for the meeting with the Currie Cup champions.

Rugby • 04 Oct 22

Rassie Erasmus and Wian du Preez will form part of the South Africa 'A' coaching team

Erasmus and Du Preez to coach South Africa A v Munster

Rassie Erasmus will lead South Africa 'A' when they face Munster in Cork next month, with the province's former prop Wian du Preez also set to be part of the coaching team.

Rugby • 04 Oct 22

Mike Prendergast says Munster must 'plan and adapt' if Ireland tour South Africa next month

Prendergast: Munster must adapt around Ireland SA tour

Mike Prendergast says Munster will be forced to rejig their plans when an Emergring Ireland side embark on a three-game mini-tour of South Africa.

Rugby • 31 Aug 22

South Africa won the 2019 Rugby World Cup under former Munster coaches Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber

Munster to host South Africa in November tour match

Munster have confirmed their will host Springboks this November as part of the world champions' northern hemisphere tour.

Rugby • 24 Aug 22

Dweba featured in this summer's Test series against Wales

Springboks bring in Dweba for injured Mbonambi

South Africa will start with hooker Joseph Dweba in Saturday's second Rugby Championship fixture against New Zealand after Bongi Mbonambi withdrew from the side named on Tuesday due to a knee injury picked up in training.

Rugby • 10 Aug 22

Lukhanyo Am celebrates as the Springboxs win the series decider

South Africa save their best for last to beat Wales

World champions South Africa reserved their best for last as they ended Wales' dream of a Test series triumph by winning the decider 30-14 in Cape Town.

Rugby • 16 Jul 22

Wales' lock Will Rowlands makes ground against South Africa

Wales make history with South Africa victory

Dan Biggar hailed Wales' "huge achievement" after his team of history-makers stunned world champions South Africa 13-12 in Bloemfontein.

Rugby • 09 Jul 22

Handre Pollard will captain world champions for second Test against Wales

New look Springboks for second Test with Wales

South Africa named a new captain, plus two uncapped players in their starting line-up and a further four among the replacements as coach Jacques Nienaber announced wholesale changes for the second test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Rugby • 05 Jul 22

South Africa's lock Lood de Jager runs with the ball as Wales' flanker Tommy Reffell prepares to tackle him

Biggar's regret as South Africa edge Wales in classic

Wales captain Dan Biggar reflected on a "missed opportunity" after his team suffered an agonising 32-29 first-Test defeat against world champions South Africa in Pretoria.

Rugby • 02 Jul 22

Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff and Bulls skipper Marcell Coetzee stand alongside the URC trophy

URC Final - Stormers v Bulls: All you need to know

Kick-off time, team news and TV details for Saturday's United Rugby Championship final between the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town.

Rugby • 18 Jun 22

South Africa remain committed to the Rugby Championship in the short term

South Africa commit to Rugby Championship until 2025

South Africa and their fellow participants have committed to playing in the Rugby Championship until at least 2025.

Rugby • 16 Feb 22

South Africa rugby