Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ireland edged out by South Africa in Nations Cup final

It took a final-quarter penalty stroke to separate Ireland and South Africa in a pulsating FIH Hockey Nations Cup final that didn't go Ireland's way in Potchefstroom.

Hockey • 04 Dec 22

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

Cobus Reinach scores the last of South Africa's nine tries

South Africa storm to one-sided win over Italy

South Africa turned on the second-half heat as they ran in a total of nine tries in a dominant 63-21 win over Italy in Genoa.

Rugby • 19 Nov 22

Ange Capuozzo scored two tries as Italy beat Australia for the first time

Autumn Nations Series team of the week

The Autumn Nations Series didn't disappoint on another incident-packed weekend of international action, with players from eight countries represented in our team of week as well as a Munster man.

Rugby • 14 Nov 22

Jack O'Donoghue led Munster to a famous victory

Munster's O'Donoghue eager to build on Springboks win

Munster's Jack O'Donoghue wants to see his side build on their win over tourists South Africa, having claimed a historic 28-14 victory over the Springboks.

Rugby • 11 Nov 22

Diarmuid Barron celebrates after Munster's third try

Munster rock the Páirc in four-try win v South Africa

In howling wind and rain, Graham Rowntree's side produced their biggest and best performance of the season, navigating a ferocious South African scrum for a famous 28-14 win.

Rugby • 11 Nov 22

Munster 28-14 South Africa A: Páirc Uí Chaoimh recap

Munster take on South Africa in the first rugby match at a sold-out Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Rugby • 10 Nov 22

45,000 rugby fans will pack out Páirc Ui Chaoimh this evening

O'Leary hopeful Munster's Páirc visit is first of many

Tomás O'Leary hopes Thursday's historic Munster rugby clash at Páirc Ui Chaoimh is just the first of many games for the province at the Cork city venue.

Rugby • 10 Nov 22

Graham Rowntree expects the excitement among the Munster players will be through the roff

Munster won't train at Páirc before South Africa

Munster will not train at Páirc Uí Chaoimh ahead of their game against South Africa because Graham Rowntree wants it to be a "special moment" for his players when they run onto the pitch for the first time.

Rugby • 09 Nov 22

Alex Kendellen:'There has been a lot of change and it's change for the good'

Kendellen excited by chance to play in the Páirc

Alex Kendellen grew up in the shadow of Páirc Uí Chaoimh but he thought his chances of playing at the iconic venue were over when he swapped the round ball for an oval one.

Rugby • 08 Nov 22

'I thought South Africa would humble Ireland on Saturday evening but I'm glad I was wrong'

At what stage do we believe in the favourites tag?

Jonny Holland reflects on another brilliant display from Ireland after their win over South Africa in Dublin.

Rugby • 08 Nov 22

Jason Jenkins swapped Munster for Leinster during the close season

Jenkins to start for South Africa 'A' against Munster

Former Munster forwards Jason Jenkins and Thomas du Toit have been named in the South Africa 'A' side for Thursday's game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Rugby • 07 Nov 22

Andy Farrell's Ireland came out on top against South Africa

Farrell getting exactly what he wants from Irish squad

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says there is more to rugby than "beating your chest" on the back of his side's bruising victory over physical world champions South Africa.

Rugby • 07 Nov 22

Netherlands players celebrate as they shock the fancied South Africans

S Africa crash out of World Cup with shock Dutch defeat

South Africa tumbled out of the T20 World Cup after a shock 13-run defeat to the Netherlands which piles the pressure on Proteas captain Temba Bavuma.

Cricket • 06 Nov 22

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and Peter O'Mahony after the game

Farrell: Blunting Boks' attacking weapon key to win

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he was pleased with how his team managed the occasion as the hosts edged out world champions South Africa in an absorbing Test match at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 05 Nov 22

Josh van der Flier scored Ireland's first try in another Player of the Match display

Ireland player ratings: Van der Flier and O'Brien shine

Here is how we rated the Ireland performances in their gripping victory over world champions South Africa in Dublin.

Rugby • 05 Nov 22

Autumn Internationals: Ireland 19-16 South Africa recap

Ireland began the Bank of Ireland Nations Series with a huge win over the world champions at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 05 Nov 22

Hugo Keenan and Jimmy O'Brien celebrate with Mack Hansen after Ireland's second try

Brilliant Ireland hold off late Springboks comeback

Ireland got their Bank of Ireland Nations Series off to a perfect start with a 19-16 win against world champions South Africa at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 05 Nov 22

Ireland are seeking a 10th successive home win

Preview: Ireland must Boks clever to make winning start

It's the number one-ranked side in the world versus the world champions at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland bid to get their autumn off to a winning start.

Rugby • 05 Nov 22

Stuart McCloskey during Friday's captain's run at the Aviva

McCloskey replaces injured Henshaw for Boks clash

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of Saturday's autumn international against South Africa and will be replaced by Stuart McCloskey.

Rugby • 04 Nov 22

Cheslin Kolbe (centre) forms part of an exciting South African backline

Nienaber: Kolbe at 15 serves Boks best against Ireland

Jacques Nienaber believes selecting Cheslin Kolbe at full-back and continuing with the Springboks' 'bomb squad' on the bench can help negate Ireland's threats on Saturday.

Rugby • 01 Nov 22