Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

New Zealand hold off South Africa in Eden Park battle

New Zealand stayed firm at their Eden Park fortress to claim an attritional 24-17 win over South Africa in a heavyweight clash between the world's top two rugby sides on Saturday.

Rugby • 06 Sep

Savea to win 100th cap in South African showdown

All Blacks legend Ardie Savea will hit the Test centurion milestone on Saturday after being named to start in the mouthwatering Eden Park clash between the New Zealand and South Africa.

Rugby • 04 Sep

'South Africa threw the ball around far more than we're used to'

Schmidt the mastermind of Wallabies' Springboks upset

Australia's 38-22 win against the Springboks in Ellis Park must be one of the most unpredicted outcomes in quite some time, writes Jonny Holland

Rugby • 19 Aug

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 16: Players at the end of the match as Australia wins the match during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Emirates Airline Park on August 16, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Afri

Furious Erasmus hints at change for second Test

Rassie Erasmus pulled no punches as he laid into his South Africa side following their second-half capitulation in the stunning 38-22 loss to Australia in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Rugby • 18 Aug

Australia's centre Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii dives across the line

Australia fight back to stun South Africa at Ellis Park

Australia rallied from 22-0 down as captain Harry Wilson scored two tries in a stunning 38-22 bonus-point victory over South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener, the Wallabies' first victory at Ellis Park since 1963.

Rugby • 16 Aug

Kolisi at number 8 for Springboks against Wallabies

Manie Libbok has been named at fly-half and captain Siya Kolisi at number 8 for the first time as South Africa selected a side that is likely to play with ball in hand for their Rugby Championship opener against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Rugby • 11 Aug

Peter O'Mahony (l) and Conor Murray will join up with the Baa Baas

O'Mahony and Murray join Baa Baas for Springboks clash

Ireland and Munster stalwarts Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray have been included in the Barbarians squad for their match against South Africa in June.

Rugby • 22 May

Cornal Hendricks suffered a heart attack on Wednesday evening.

Former Springbok Cornal Hendricks dies at 37

Former South Africa and Bulls winger Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37. He suffered a heart attack.

Rugby • 15 May

Felix Jones is a two-time World Cup winner as an assistant coach with South Africa

Jones returns to South Africa set-up

South Africa have appointed Felix Jones as an assistant coach as Rassie Erasmus puts the final touches to his backroom team ahead of the next World Cup cycle.

Rugby • 27 Feb

Eben Etzebeth suffered a concussion against Exeter in December

Etzebeth sent to specialists with concussion symptoms

South Africa and Sharks forward Eben Etzebeth has suffered a return of concussion symptoms and been sent to specialists, ruling him out of action for the immediate future.

Rugby • 07 Feb

Jean Kleyn was due to make his Springboks return

Munster lock Kleyn drops out of Springboks team

Munster lock Jean Kleyn is a late withdrawal from the South Africa team for their Autumn Nations Series game against Wales on Saturday.

Rugby • 22 Nov 24

Munster lock Kleyn drops out of Springboks team

Munster lock Jean Kleyn is a late withdrawal from the South Africa team for their Autumn Nations Series game against Wales on Saturday.

Rugby • 22 Nov 24

Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa celebrates

England's losing run continues with South Africa defeat

England's quest to resurrect their autumn by toppling South Africa ended in crushing disappointment as the world champions inflicted a fifth successive defeat on Steve Borthwick side.

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

Players from Scotland and South Africa square up at Murrayfield

Springboks too strong for game Scots

Wing Makazole Mapimpi scored a brace of tries as error-strewn South Africa defeated Scotland 32-15 in their Autumn international clash at Murrayfield.

Rugby • 10 Nov 24

Jean Kleyn hasn't played for South Africa since the World Cup due to injury

Munster's Kleyn joins up with Springboks squad

South Africa have called up Munster's Jean Kleyn as an injury replacement for second row Ruan Nortje, who has been ruled out of their Autumn international tour with a leg injury suffered in training, officials said on Thursday.

Rugby • 07 Nov 24

Sam Prendergast and the rest of the Leinster young guns have impressed RG Snyman

Prendergast potential 'crazy', says Snyman

RG Snyman has been blown away by the depth of quality in the Leinster set-up and called the potential of Sam Prendergast "crazy".

Rugby • 24 Oct 24

Prendergast potential 'crazy', says Snyman

RG Snyman has been blown away by the depth of quality in the Leinster set-up and called the potential of Sam Prendergast "crazy".

Rugby • 23 Oct 24

South Africa beat Argentina by a point in last season's encounter

Springboks expect the unexpected against Argentina

Unbeaten South Africa go in search of a fifth Rugby Championship crown when they clash with Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday but their fiery hosts have title ambitions of their own and are primed for the fight.

Rugby • 19 Sep 24

RG Snyman made the move from Munster at the end of last season

Leinster hope Snyman will be fit for URC round 2 or 3

Leinster expect RG Snyman to feature in the second or third round of the new URC season as the South Africa lock recovers from a foot injury.

Rugby • 11 Sep 24

Leinster hope Snyman will be fit for URC round 2 or 3

Leinster expect RG Snyman to feature in the second or third round of the new URC season as the South Africa lock recovers from a foot injury.

Rugby • 11 Sep 24

Nkosi played three times in South Africa's 2019 World Cup campaign

Springbok Nkosi given three-year doping ban

South African World Cup winner Sbu Nkosi has been banned by World Rugby for three years following an anti-doping violation.

Rugby • 10 Sep 24

Captain Siya Kolisi dotted down for the world champions

Four wins on the spin for Springboks against All Blacks

Siya Kolisi and Malcolm Marx scored tries as South Africa recorded a fourth win in a row against old foes New Zealand for the first time in 75 years with an 18-12 Rugby Championship victory in Cape Town on Saturday.

Rugby • 07 Sep 24

South Africa came from behind to beat New Zealand 31-27 last weekend

Springboks change seven as All Blacks bench Barrett

Siya Kolisi has been passed fit for South Africa as they make seven changes, while New Zealand have dropped Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara to the bench for the Rugby Championship clash.

Rugby • 05 Sep 24

Cheslin Kolbe (l) in action against New Zealand

Springboks aim to repel All Blacks' fast start - Kolbe

South Africa's nerveless run through the knockout stages at the Rugby World Cup last year has instilled the belief that no mountain is too high as they seek a fourth successive victory over old foes New Zealand on Saturday.

Rugby • 04 Sep 24

Kilisi suffered a facial injury in South Africa's win over New Zealand

Springboks to play waiting game on Kolisi injury

South Africa will assess captain Siya Kolisi through the week and have not ruled him out of the second Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday after delaying their team announcement by two days.

Rugby • 03 Sep 24