Ringrose relishing 'first crack' against South Africa Garry Ringrose is almost a 50-cap veteran but Saturday's autumn opener will be the first time the Ireland centre has faced South Africa. Rugby • 01 Nov
Sexton: Ireland ready for 'the best team in the world' Johnny Sexton says Ireland must play on their own terms when the world champions South Africa come to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 01 Nov
Kolbe at full-back as Boks change three for Ireland Cheslin Kolbe will make his first start at full-back for South Africa when they face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 01 Nov
Cave: Boks' brute power an Achilles heel for Ireland Darren Cave says Ireland face their biggest physical challenge to date when they tackle world champions South Africa in Dublin on Saturday. Rugby • 31 Oct
Thornbury replaces injured Ahern in Ireland 'A' squad Connacht lock Gavin Thornbury has been drafted into the Ireland 'A squad for Friday's game against an All Blacks XV after Tom Ahern was ruled … Rugby • 31 Oct
Springbok challenge to provide a welcome variety With the Six Nations regulars, four games against New Zealand and even a couple versus Japan, there's been a familiarity to the opposition Ireland have … Rugby • 30 Oct
Jenkins earns Springboks call-up as Vermeulen rested Leinster lock Jason Jenkins has been rewarded for his excellent early season form with a recall to the Springboks squad set to face Ireland next … Rugby • 28 Oct
'What are we scared of?' - Farrell Ireland must embrace their status as rugby's world number one, according to head coach Andy Farrell. Rugby • 26 Oct
Farrell not worried about players' lack of gametime Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said he isn't overly worried about the prospect of some of his players taking on South Africa next week, despite … Rugby • 25 Oct
Erasmus and Du Preez to coach South Africa A v Munster Rassie Erasmus will lead South Africa 'A' when they face Munster in Cork next month, with the province's former prop Wian du Preez also set … Rugby • 04 Oct
Boks win against Argentina not enough to deny NZ title South Africa won the battle but lost the war following their 38-21 victory over ill-disciplined Argentina in Durban, a result that handed the 2022 Rugby … Rugby • 24 Sep
Steyn to start at out-half in must-win clash for Boks Frans Steyn will start his first Springbok Test at out-half in 14 years while Pieter-Steph du Toit returns to the pack for Saturday's crucial Rugby … Rugby • 20 Sep
Moodie bags debut try as South Africa thump Australia Teenager Canan Moodie scored a try on debut as South Africa snapped a nine-year losing streak on Australian soil with a 24-8 victory over the … Rugby • 03 Sep
Boks lose Am, Pollard for rest of Rugby Championship South Africa have released Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am from their squad for the remainder of the Rugby Championship after both sustained knee injuries in … Rugby • 31 Aug
Australia players steer clear of White controversy Australia players refused to weigh into the controversy swirling around team-mate Nic White after the scrum-half was accused of milking a yellow card in their … Rugby • 29 Aug
Munster to host South Africa in November tour match Munster have confirmed their will host Springboks this November as part of the world champions' northern hemisphere tour. Rugby • 24 Aug
All Blacks coach Foster faces crunch clash with Boks New Zealand head coach Ian Foster insists his side are still evolving as they prepare to face South Africa in what could potentially be his … Rugby • 11 Aug
Springboks bring in Dweba for injured Mbonambi South Africa will start with hooker Joseph Dweba in Saturday's second Rugby Championship fixture against New Zealand after Bongi Mbonambi withdrew from the side named … Rugby • 10 Aug
Vermeulen returns for Boks among five changes for NZ Ulster's Duane Vermeulen will return to the South Africa team for Saturday's second Rugby Championship meeting with New Zealand at Ellis Park. Rugby • 09 Aug
Mo'unga's main focus is on fixing broken All Blacks Richie Mo'unga said the All Blacks were blocking out the outside noise of their unhappy fans and focusing squarely on the job of snapping their … Rugby • 09 Aug
South Africa save their best for last to beat Wales World champions South Africa reserved their best for last as they ended Wales' dream of a Test series triumph by winning the decider 30-14 in … Rugby • 16 Jul
New look Springboks for second Test with Wales South Africa named a new captain, plus two uncapped players in their starting line-up and a further four among the replacements as coach Jacques Nienaber … Rugby • 05 Jul
Boks out-half Jantjies arrested after flight incident South Africa out-half Elton Jantjies was arrested for "malicious damage to property" after an incident on an Emirates airlines flight from Dubai to Johannesburg on … Rugby • 16 May
Springboks and Wallabies on Ireland's autumn list Ireland will welcome world champions South Africa, Fiji and Australia to Dublin for the Autumn Nations Series later this year. Rugby • 12 May
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 … Rugby • 06 Mar
