England backing Curry to keep his focus on bronze medal England insist Tom Curry is ready for Friday's World Cup bronze final as squad and management rally around the flanker caught in a racism storm. Rugby • 24 Oct 23
England backing Curry to keep his focus on bronze medal England insist Tom Curry is ready for Friday's World Cup bronze final as squad and management rally around the flanker caught in a racism storm. Rugby • 24 Oct 23
Lenihan: Nche key to South Africa's scrum superiority South African prop Ox Nche has been a key figure in South Africa's march to a Rugby World Cup final, according to former Ireland international Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 23 Oct 23
Lenihan: Nche key to South Africa's scrum superiority South African prop Ox Nche has been a key figure in South Africa's march to a Rugby World Cup final, according to former Ireland international Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 23 Oct 23
Wayne Barnes confirmed as Rugby World Cup final referee England's Wayne Barnes has been named as referee for Saturday's World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa in Stade de France. Rugby • 23 Oct 23
Wayne Barnes confirmed as Rugby World Cup final referee England's Wayne Barnes has been named as referee for Saturday's World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa in Stade de France. Rugby • 23 Oct 23
Updated World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse of Curry World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by South Africa hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi in Saturday's World Cup semi-final. Rugby • 23 Oct 23
Updated World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse of Curry World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by South Africa hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi in Saturday's World Cup semi-final. Rugby • 23 Oct 23
Springboks report online threat against Reinach South Africa's Cobus Reinach is "in a good space" after an online threat that included a picture of the scrum-half's son following the 29-28 win over hosts France in the World Cup quarter-finals. Rugby • 20 Oct 23
Springboks report online threat against Reinach South Africa's Cobus Reinach is "in a good space" after an online threat that included a picture of the scrum-half's son following the 29-28 win over hosts France in the World Cup quarter-finals. Rugby • 20 Oct 23
Donal Lenihan's Rugby World Cup semi-final predictions Donal Lenihan looks ahead to the two Rugby World Cup semi-finals and is not expecting any surprises, as he tips New Zealand and South Africa to advance to the showpiece decider. Rugby • 20 Oct 23
Donal Lenihan's Rugby World Cup semi-final predictions Donal Lenihan looks ahead to the two Rugby World Cup semi-finals and is not expecting any surprises, as he tips New Zealand and South Africa to advance to the showpiece decider. Rugby • 20 Oct 23
England make three changes for Springboks showdown Freddie Steward returns at full-back in one of three changes made by England for Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Stade de France. Rugby • 19 Oct 23
England make three changes for Springboks showdown Freddie Steward returns at full-back in one of three changes made by England for Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Stade de France. Rugby • 19 Oct 23
Springboks unchanged for World Cup semi-final South Africa have named the same side that eliminated hosts France from the Rugby World Cup last week for Saturday's semi-final against England. Rugby • 19 Oct 23
Springboks unchanged for World Cup semi-final South Africa have named the same side that eliminated hosts France from the Rugby World Cup last week for Saturday's semi-final against England. Rugby • 19 Oct 23
Gatland to remain with Wales until next World Cup Warren Gatland is to remain as Wales head coach and lead them to the 2027 World Cup. Rugby • 18 Oct 23
Gatland to remain with Wales until next World Cup Warren Gatland is to remain as Wales head coach and lead them to the 2027 World Cup. Rugby • 18 Oct 23
Botha: Scrum calls against Ireland were correct Ireland were correctly pinged at scrum time against New Zealand on Saturday, former South African prop BJ Botha has told the RTÉ Rugby Podcast. Rugby World Cup • 17 Oct 23
Botha: Scrum calls against Ireland were correct Ireland were correctly pinged at scrum time against New Zealand on Saturday, former South African prop BJ Botha has told the RTÉ Rugby Podcast. Rugby World Cup • 17 Oct 23
Springboks full of confidence with England to come Manie Libbok admitted South Africa will be loaded with confidence going into their World Cup semi-final with England after coming through one of the greatest rugby matches in living memory with a one-point victory over hosts France. Rugby • 16 Oct 23
Springboks full of confidence with England to come Manie Libbok admitted South Africa will be loaded with confidence going into their World Cup semi-final with England after coming through one of the greatest rugby matches in living memory with a one-point victory over hosts France. Rugby • 16 Oct 23
Springboks edge out France in breathtaking encounter South Africa beat France 29-28 in an explosive battle for the ages on Sunday to set up a Rugby World Cup semi-final against England and consign the hosts to the exit. Rugby • 17 Oct 23
Springboks edge out France in breathtaking encounter South Africa beat France 29-28 in an explosive battle for the ages on Sunday to set up a Rugby World Cup semi-final against England and consign the hosts to the exit. Rugby • 17 Oct 23
Rugby World Cup Q/F recap: France 28-29 South Africa Hosts France bow out of the Rugby World Cup as South Africa edge a thrilling quarter-final 29-28 in Paris. Rugby • 15 Oct 23
Rugby World Cup Q/F recap: France 28-29 South Africa Hosts France bow out of the Rugby World Cup as South Africa edge a thrilling quarter-final 29-28 in Paris. Rugby • 15 Oct 23
Dupont fit to start for France against South Africa France captain Antoine Dupont returns to the starting XV for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final clash with South Africa just over three weeks after suffering a broken cheekbone that jeopardised his involvement in the tournament. Rugby • 13 Oct 23
Dupont fit to start for France against South Africa France captain Antoine Dupont returns to the starting XV for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final clash with South Africa just over three weeks after suffering a broken cheekbone that jeopardised his involvement in the tournament. Rugby • 13 Oct 23
Libbok and Reinach to start for South Africa South Africa have named a surprise half-back pairing of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach and only five forwards on the bench for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts France. Rugby • 13 Oct 23
Libbok and Reinach to start for South Africa South Africa have named a surprise half-back pairing of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach and only five forwards on the bench for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts France. Rugby • 13 Oct 23
De Kock's knock helps South Africa thump Australia Quinton De Kock's second successive century at the World Cup helped South Africa to a thumping 134-run victory over Australia in Lucknow. Cricket • 12 Oct 23
De Kock's knock helps South Africa thump Australia Quinton De Kock's second successive century at the World Cup helped South Africa to a thumping 134-run victory over Australia in Lucknow. Cricket • 12 Oct 23
South Africa edge towards quarters with win over Tonga Defending champions South Africa saw off Tonga 49-18 to pick up a bonus-point win in Marseille which moved them temporarily top of Rugby World Cup Pool B. Rugby • 02 Oct 23
South Africa edge towards quarters with win over Tonga Defending champions South Africa saw off Tonga 49-18 to pick up a bonus-point win in Marseille which moved them temporarily top of Rugby World Cup Pool B. Rugby • 02 Oct 23
Ferris: I'm still saying Ireland will win the World Cup Stephen Ferris speaks to RTÉ 2fm's Game On about what he thinks would happen if Ireland and South Africa were to be reunited in the Rugby World Cup final. Rugby • 26 Sep 23
Ferris: I'm still saying Ireland will win the World Cup Stephen Ferris speaks to RTÉ 2fm's Game On about what he thinks would happen if Ireland and South Africa were to be reunited in the Rugby World Cup final. Rugby • 26 Sep 23
Sheehan savours timely return for role in Boks epic Injury meant Dan Sheehan had to wait in the wings at the start of Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign but the hooker struck a decidely content figure after returning to feature in the enthralling pool victory over reigning world champions South Africa. Rugby World Cup • 24 Sep 23
Sheehan savours timely return for role in Boks epic Injury meant Dan Sheehan had to wait in the wings at the start of Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign but the hooker struck a decidely content figure after returning to feature in the enthralling pool victory over reigning world champions South Africa. Rugby World Cup • 24 Sep 23
Farrell and Sexton determined to capitalise on Boks win Andy Farrell was in jubilant mood after Ireland's tense 13-8 Rugby World Cup win over South Africa, while acknowledging that precious little separated the two sides in a game that could have gone either way. Rugby • 24 Sep 23
Farrell and Sexton determined to capitalise on Boks win Andy Farrell was in jubilant mood after Ireland's tense 13-8 Rugby World Cup win over South Africa, while acknowledging that precious little separated the two sides in a game that could have gone either way. Rugby • 24 Sep 23
Ireland get better of Springboks after titanic tussle Ireland took a massive step towards topping World Cup Pool B with a thrilling 13-8 victory over champions South Africa in Paris. Rugby • 24 Sep 23
Ireland get better of Springboks after titanic tussle Ireland took a massive step towards topping World Cup Pool B with a thrilling 13-8 victory over champions South Africa in Paris. Rugby • 24 Sep 23
Lenihan: I give Ireland the edge in game fit for final The Irish presence in Paris has been picking up over the last few days and the South Africa game is one that Ireland have been gearing for since they beat England on 18 March to win the Grand Slam, says Donal Lenihan. Rugby World Cup • 22 Sep 23
Lenihan: I give Ireland the edge in game fit for final The Irish presence in Paris has been picking up over the last few days and the South Africa game is one that Ireland have been gearing for since they beat England on 18 March to win the Grand Slam, says Donal Lenihan. Rugby World Cup • 22 Sep 23
Kolisi relishing 'as big as it gets' date with Ireland South Africa's Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with Ireland in Paris on Saturday is as big as it gets according to captain Siya Kolisi, while coach Jacques Nienaber knew their 7:1 bench "innovation" would get a negative response. Rugby • 21 Sep 23
Kolisi relishing 'as big as it gets' date with Ireland South Africa's Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with Ireland in Paris on Saturday is as big as it gets according to captain Siya Kolisi, while coach Jacques Nienaber knew their 7:1 bench "innovation" would get a negative response. Rugby • 21 Sep 23
South Africa v Ireland: All you need to know Team news, TV and radio coverage and everything else you need to know ahead of Ireland's crunch Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting with South Africa at Stade de France Rugby • 22 Sep 23
South Africa v Ireland: All you need to know Team news, TV and radio coverage and everything else you need to know ahead of Ireland's crunch Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting with South Africa at Stade de France Rugby • 22 Sep 23
Two areas likely to decide outcome against South Africa If Ireland can brush up on their accuracy at the breakdown and the penalty count, victory over world champions South Africa is well within reach, according to Jonny Holland. Rugby • 19 Sep 23
Two areas likely to decide outcome against South Africa If Ireland can brush up on their accuracy at the breakdown and the penalty count, victory over world champions South Africa is well within reach, according to Jonny Holland. Rugby • 19 Sep 23
