Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Shauna Kavanagh made her 100th appearance for Ireland in the defeat

Ireland no match for South Africa in first ODI

South Africa Women cruised to victory in their first ODI against Ireland, beating the hosts by nine wickets in Dublin.

South Africa seal series win over Ireland

South Africa eased to an eight-wicket win in the deciding T20 international against Ireland despite a sterling half-century stand between Gaby Lewis and Shauna Kavanagh, sealing a 2-1 victory in the HBV Studios International Women's Cricket Series at Pembroke Cricket Club.

Cricket • 08 Jun 22

South Africa's Anneke Bosch in action at Pembroke Cricket Club

South Africa beat Ireland to level series

South Africa bounced back from their defeat by Ireland on Friday, coasting to an eight-wicket victory over Ireland in the second T20 international of the HBV Studios International Women's Cricket Series at Pembroke Cricket Club.

Cricket • 06 Jun 22

Ireland women claim famous victory over South Africa

A superb, disciplined all-round display saw Ireland women claim just their second-ever victory over South Africa in T20I cricket on a sunny Friday evening at Pembroke Cricket Club.

Cricket • 03 Jun 22

'This is going to benefit the other Irish provinces because they will need to improve their ability to play against bigger teams with a different style of play to progress their resilience to this power game in Europe'

Fruits of of South Africa-infused URC have become clear

When you review the United Rugby Championship standings at the moment, there has been a real buzz around how the table might finish up and which teams are going to get home play-off games, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 26 Apr 22

The Ireland team now go into the 9th-15th place play-offs

Ireland denied Junior Hockey World Cup last-eight spot

Ireland's dream of a Junior World Cup quarter-final berth came to an end as a single Jean-Leigh du Toit goal saw hosts South Africa edge them out 1-0 in Potchefstroom.

Hockey • 04 Apr 22

Rassie Erasmus insists he wasn't behind the leaking of a video criticising referees

Erasmus denies leaking infamous Lions tour video

South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has denied he made public his now infamous 62-minute video critique of the performance of the match officials after the first test against the British & Irish Lions last year.

Rugby • 06 Mar 22

World Cup champions South Africa beat the Lions 2-1 last summer

Farrell not keen on adding Springboks to mix

Adding Springbok beef to the Six Nations mix might not be a recipe for success, according to Andy Farrell.

Rugby • 18 Feb 22

Rob Kearney was set to play his final senior game

Barbarians match called off due to Covid cases

The Barbarians' clash with Samoa due to be played at Twickenham this afternoon has been called off after a number of positive Covid-19 cases in the Baa-Baas squad.

Rugby • 27 Nov 21

Munster look set for an early return to Ireland

10-day quarantine awaits Munster's SA contingent

Munster players and staff will have to quarantine at home for 10 days on their arrival back in Ireland from South Africa says Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly.

Rugby • 26 Nov 21

Smith nails last-gasp penalty as England slay Boks

Marcus Smith kept his nerve to land a last-gasp penalty as England avenged their 2019 World Cup final defeat by toppling South Africa 28-27 in an enthralling climax to the autumn.

Rugby • 20 Nov 21

Bevan Rodd starts as part of an inexperienced English front row

Autumn series: England, Wales, Scotland name teams

England will face the feared South African pack with a depleted front row while Wales welcome back Josh Adams for Australia and Scotland have made seven changes for Japan.

Rugby • 18 Nov 21

Rassie Erasmus has been suspended from all rugby activity for two months

Erasmus suspended following Lions' officials rant

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been hit with a ten-month suspension from all match-day activities with the Springboks.

Rugby • 18 Nov 21

Handre Pollard was used off the bench in Saturday's 30-15 win against Scotland

Pollard and De Jager return for South Africa v England

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made three changes to the Springboks starting XV for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series clash against England.

Rugby • 16 Nov 21

Handre Pollard kicks a penalty for South Africa

South Africa kick their way to Scotland victory

Stuart Hogg became a Scotland record holder after a double against South Africa, but the world champions kicked their way to a 30-15 victory at BT Murrayfield.

Rugby • 13 Nov 21

Tuilagi to start on wing for England against Wallabies

Manu Tuilagi is a surprise selection on the wing for Saturday's clash with Australia as England make room in their midfield for Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell.

Rugby • 11 Nov 21

The pitch invader is escorted away by security at the Principality Stadium

Wales' Pivac disheartened by pitch invader incident

Wayne Pivac said he did not know if Wales would have scored had a spectator not invaded the pitch during his team's dramatic 23-18 defeat by world champions South Africa.

Rugby • 06 Nov 21

South Africa's Frans Steyn celebrates winning a penalty

South Africa end wait for a win in Wales

World champions South Africa ended a run of four successive away defeats against Wales by claiming a dramatic 23-18 victory at the Principality Stadium.

Rugby • 06 Nov 21

Wales' Alun Wyn Jones leaves the field last weekend

Shoulder surgery rules out Wales captain Jones

Captain Alun Wyn Jones has been ruled out of Wales' remaining Autumn Nations Series Tests due to a shoulder injury that will require surgery.

Rugby • 02 Nov 21

Damian de Allende scored a try for South Africa when they beat Wales in the 2019 World Cup semi-final

De Allende and Vermeulen start for Springboks

Munster centre Damian de Allende and Ulster back row Duane Vermeulen have been named in the South Africa team to face Wales on Saturday.

Rugby • 02 Nov 21

Quinton De Kock takes the knee ahead of the match against Sri Lanka

De Kock takes knee after return to South Africa team

Quinton De Kock took the knee after he returned to the South Africa team to face Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup.

Cricket • 30 Oct 21

De Kock apologises, says he will take knee at World Cup

Quinton De Kock has apologised to his South Africa team-mates and the country back home after withdrawing from their T20 World Cup game against the West Indies because of his refusal to take the knee.

Cricket • 29 Oct 21

The DHL Stormers hosted the British and Irish Lions during the summer

South African URC teams get green light for home games

United Rugby Championship has confirmed that the South African teams' opening 'home' games will take place in South Africa.

Rugby • 15 Oct 21

Rassie Erasmus will face a misconduct hearing later this month

Erasmus to face misconduct hearing at end of October

Rassie Erasmus and the South Africa Rugby union are to face a disciplinary hearing at the end of this month.

Rugby • 07 Oct 21

Elton Jantjies (c) and his team-mates celebrate a last-gasp victory

Springboks edge All Blacks in Gold Coast thriller

Elton Jantjies kicked a penalty after the final hooter as South Africa snapped a three-match losing streak in dramatic fashion with a 31-29 win over New Zealand in a thrilling final match of the Rugby Championship on Australia's Gold Coast.

Rugby • 02 Oct 21