Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ireland earn landmark T20I win over South Africa in UAE

Ireland earned a landmark first win T20I over South Africa in their second test in the UAE to tie the series 1-1.

Eben Etzebeth became the most capped Springbok

Springboks claim title on Etzebeth's special day

Full-back Aphelele Fassi and flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit scored two tries each as dominant South Africa claimed the 2024 Rugby Championship with a comprehensive 48-7 victory over Argentina at a festive Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

Rugby • 28 Sep 24

Eben Etzebeth equalled Victor Matfield's tally of 127 caps against Argentina on Saturday last

Etzebeth set for Springbok record in reaching 128 caps

Lock Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped South African international of all time in the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday as the Springboks also offer a rare start to flyhalf Manie Libbok.

Rugby • 27 Sep 24

Siya Kolisi has been left out of this week's 23

No Kolisi for Springboks; Erasmus looks to wider squad

Livewire wing Kurt-Lee Arendse returns to the South Africa starting line-up as one of 10 changes for the Rugby Championship test in Argentina on Saturday, but Eben Etzebeth starts on the bench and there is no Siya Kolisi in the matchday 23.

Rugby • 17 Sep 24

Eben Etzebeth has played in every South Africa Test against the All Blacks since 2012

Etzebeth out as Du Toit starts for Boks against NZ

Eben Etzebeth will miss South Africa's crunch Rugby Championship meeting with New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, with Pieter-Steph du Toit named for a rare appearance at second row due to the Springboks' lock shortage.

Rugby • 27 Aug 24

RG Snyman should be fit to face the All Blacks

Springboks get fitness boost ahead of New Zealand tests

South Africa have beefed up their squad with several World Cup winners for the two Rugby Championship home tests against old foes New Zealand, and also offered a recall to lock Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg to boost their second row options.

Rugby • 20 Aug 24

Young outhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu keeps his place for Saturday's test

Springboks ring changes for second clash with Australia

South Africa have made 10 changes to their starting line-up for the Rugby Championship test with Australia in Perth on Saturday, including first starts for scrumhalf Morne van den Berg and lock Ruan Nortje.

Rugby • 13 Aug 24

Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Springboks runs with the ball

Springboks romp to victory in Australia

Winger Kurt-Lee Arendse scored two tries as South Africa matched their biggest ever win over the Wallabies on Australian soil with a 33-7 victory over their error-strewn hosts in the Rugby Championship opener in Brisbane.

Rugby • 10 Aug 24

Rassie Erasmus is expecting 'another spectacle of top-class rugby'

South Africa name unchanged side for second Irish duel

South Africa have named an unchanged matchday 23 for Saturday's second Test against Ireland in Durban.

Rugby • 09 Jul 24

Bundee Aki of Ireland makes a break during the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match

South Africa v Ireland: All you need to know

Ireland face the Springboks in their first test at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Here's all you need to know ahead of kick-off.

Rugby • 05 Jul 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

Craig Casey will hope to start against South Africa

Casey needs to start against Springboks - Jackman

Bernard Jackman believes that Rassie Erasmus is probably correct in his assumption that Craig Casey will start against South Africa in Saturday's first Test in Pretoria.

Rugby • 03 Jul 24

'At openside, Van Der Flier is the probable selection, but I'd go with Nick Timoney'

Brave selection calls can deliver exciting Irish side

Ireland are loath to enact wholesale changes but the South African tour is a great opportunity for the younger crop of players, writes Jonny Holland

Rugby • 02 Jul 24

Jasper Wiese was sent off after this ruck

South Africa's Wiese suspended for Ireland Tests

South Africa will be without Jasper Wiese for their two Tests against Ireland after the forward was suspended for six matches.

Rugby • 23 May 24

Siya Kolisi looks set to stick with the Springboks

Kolisi part of Springboks plans but may not be captain

Double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi is playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92 and will be considered for South Africa this year, though he may not lead the side.

Rugby • 12 Mar 24

Ronwen Williams saves the spot-kick of Mischack Elia

AFCON: South Africa secure third place after shootout

South Africa claimed third place in the Africa Cup of Nations, beating DR Congo 6-5 in a tense penalty shootout after surviving a second-half onslaught in a 0-0 draw.

Soccer • 11 Feb 24

Nigeria's players celebrate after their penalty shootout victory

AFCON: Nigeria beat South Africa in penalty shootout

Nigeria reached an eighth Africa Cup of Nations final after winning a drama-fuelled last-four clash with South Africa 4-2 on penalties.

Soccer • 07 Feb 24

Oumar Diakite (C) was shown a second yellow card for taking off his jersey in celebration after scoring

AFCON: Ivory Coast and South Africa through to semis

The Ivory Coast fought back to claim a dramatic last-gasp 2-1 win over Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, while it was defeat for Roberto 'Pico' Lopes and Cape Verde after South Africa prevailed on penalties.

Soccer • 03 Feb 24

AFCON favourites Morocco dumped out by South Africa

South Africa survived a late penalty scare to knock pre-tournament favourites Morocco out of the Africa Cup of Nations and reach the quarter-finals.

Soccer • 30 Jan 24

Morocco's Hakim Ziyech (R) scored the only goal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday

Updated AFCON: Morocco, South Africa and Namibia into last 16

Morocoo, South Africa, DR Congo and Namibia all advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 with Tunisia, Zambia and Tanzania crashing out.

Soccer • 24 Jan 24

Achraf Hakimi (L) opened the scoring for the Atlas Lions but Silas (C) ensured DR Congo got their second draw at the tournament

AFCON: Favourites Morocco held, big South Africa win

Morocco scored early but the pre-tournament favourites had to share the points in a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Africa Cup of Nations Group F clash.

Soccer • 21 Jan 24

Jacques Nienaber: 'Hats off to Ulster, they really attacked the space well'

Leinster coach Nienaber unconcerned about Ulster loss

Senior coach Jacques Nienaber isn't too worried about the defensive frailties that cost Leinster against Ulster last week.

Rugby • 08 Jan 24

Ireland will face South Africa in Pretoria and Durban in 2024

Ireland to play two tests against Springboks in 2024

Ireland will play two Tests against the world champion Springboks in South Africa next summer.

Rugby • 08 Dec 23

Mitchell Starc celebrates Australia's win at the end of the second semi-final

Australia book World Cup final spot against hosts India

Australia earned a three-wicket victory over South Africa to book their place in Sunday's final of the Cricket World Cup when they will meet hosts India.

Cricket • 16 Nov 23

Virat Kohli celebrates his historic century alongside team-mate Ravi Jadeja

Kohli equals Tendulkar milestone as India beat S Africa

Virat Kohli marked his 35th birthday with his second century of the World Cup and Ravindra Jadeja claimed five wickets as India thumped South Africa by 243 runs in a contest featuring the top two teams in the tournament at the Eden Gardens.

Cricket • 05 Nov 23