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Garry Ringrose has won his two previous meetings with South Africa

Ringrose looking to bank Loftus experience for Tests

Garry Ringrose is hoping the experience of playing at Loftus Versfeld can stand to Ireland's Leinster contingent ahead of the upcoming Test series.

Rugby • 26 Jun 24

Jasper Wiese of South Africa and Andrew Porter of Ireland tussle during the sides' meeting at last year's World Cup

'Let them keep talking' - Catt enjoying Boks rivalry

Ireland assistant Mike Catt says they won't be distracted by the off-field narratives, as they get ready to renew their "healthy" rivalry with South Africa next month.

Rugby • 24 Jun 24

Springboks gear up for Ireland series with win v Wales

World champions South Africa warmed up for next month's Test series against Ireland with a 41-13 win against Wales at Twickenham, but needed two late tries to put a battling Welsh side to bed.

Rugby • 22 Jun 24

Sam Prendergast (r) has been called up to the Ireland squad ahead of Ross and Harry Byrne

O'Sullivan: Prendergast likely included for experience

Sam Prendergast's inclusion in the Ireland squad is more a nod to the future than part of a plan to beat the Springboks, reckons Eddie O'Sullivan.

Rugby • 20 Jun 24

Leinster out-half Sam Prendergast is among three uncapped players

Prendergast included, but Gibson-Park to miss SA tour

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named three uncapped players in his squad for next month's tour of South Africa, with Leinster's Sam Prendergast and Jamie Osborne, and Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu all included.

Rugby • 18 Jun 24

Four new caps in Springboks squad to face Wales

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus will give out four new caps this weekend, as his Springbok side warm-up for their Test series against Ireland with a game against Wales at Twickenham.

Rugby • 18 Jun 24

Kurt-Lee Arendse (with ball) is out for South Africa's first game against Ireland in July

Springboks face injury problems ahead of Ireland Tests

World champions South Africa will be missing Canan Moodie, Damien Willemse and Kurt-Lee Arendse for their two-Test home series against Ireland next month.

Rugby • 14 Jun 24

The Springboks' first home game since winning the World Cup is against Ireland on 6 July

Springboks name 11 uncapped players for summer Tests

South Africa have named 11 uncapped players in an expansive training squad for their upcoming Tests against Ireland, Wales and Portugal.

Rugby • 10 Jun 24

Andy Farrell (r) has led Ireland to back to back Six Nations titles

'The Irish don't strike me as people who are emotional'

Damian de Allende believes Andy Farrell is not able to motivate Ireland to the same extent as South African coaches drive the Springboks because he is English.

Rugby • 07 Jun 24

Mack Hansen pictured after Connacht's loss to Stormers in Round 17

Ireland and Connacht playing 'wait and see' on Hansen

Mack Hansen remains sidelined for Connacht with a shoulder injury ahead of their final round URC clash against Leinster on Friday night.

Rugby • 27 May 24

Willemse started six of South Africa's seven games at last year's World Cup

Springbok Willemse set to miss Ireland series

South Africa are set to be without Damian Willemse for their upcoming Test series against Ireland, with the versatile back believed to be out for up to four months due to a finger injury.

Rugby • 22 May 24

Siya Kolisi looks set to stick with the Springboks

Kolisi part of Springboks plans but may not be captain

Double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi is playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92 and will be considered for South Africa this year, though he may not lead the side.

Rugby • 12 Mar 24

The Springboks could be part of a private equity sale

South African Rugby in $75m private equity sale talks

South African Rugby have confirmed they are in talks with United States-based Ackerley Sports Group over a private equity sale in the shareholding of their commercial activities, as reports suggest a cash injection of $75million for the union.

Rugby • 14 Feb 24

Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital after a 'freak accident'

Erasmus recovering in hospital from 'freak accident'

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital after undergoing a medical procedure for chemical burns.

Rugby • 27 Jan 24

Portugal players celebrate their famous win over Fiji at RWC2023

Springboks to host Portugal after Ireland Tests

World champions South Africa will host Portugal in Bloemfontein in July when the sides clash in a first ever Test match.

Rugby • 26 Jan 24

Elton Jantjies has been banned for four years

Springbok Jantjies handed four-year doping ban

South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies has been given a four-year ban following a positive drugs test.

Rugby • 18 Jan 24

RG Snyman played his part as South Africa won back-to-back Rugby World Cups

Lenihan: Snyman signing would 'make sense' for Leinster

Donal Lenihan believes Leinster landing the signing of RG Snyman would "make a lot of sense" for the province should a move be confirmed after he departs Munster at the end of the season.

Rugby • 15 Dec 23

Ireland will face South Africa in Pretoria and Durban in 2024

Ireland to play two tests against Springboks in 2024

Ireland will play two Tests against the world champion Springboks in South Africa next summer.

Rugby • 08 Dec 23

Jacques Nienaber looks on as James Culhane and Scott Penny (r) train

Penny hoping to improve breakdown under Nienaber

The World Cup-winning Springboks have no shortage of admirers and Leinster's Scott Penny is one of them.

Rugby • 28 Nov 23

Jacques Nienaber at Leinster training in Dublin on Monday afternoon

From Webb Ellis to slab of Guinness - Nienaber welcomed

Double World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber took his first Leinster training session this afternoon and was welcomed to the club with a slab of beer.

Rugby • 27 Nov 23

Hannes Strydom won 21 caps for his country between 1993 and 1997

World Cup winner Hannes Strydom dies in car accident

World Cup-winning South Africa second-row Hannes Strydom has been described as "one of the great locks of his generation" following his death in a car accident at the age of 58.

Rugby • 20 Nov 23

Bongi Mbonambi on South Africa's trophy tour

Knee injury could see Mbonambi ruled out for season

The Sharks have been dealt a double injury blow with news that Springboks pair Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch are out of action with knee injuries.

Rugby • 15 Nov 23

Siya Kolisi took the replica trophy on a homecoming tour after the World Cup

Webb Ellis trophy safe after break-in at SARU offices

Burglars broke into South Africa Rugby Union's offices but the William Webb Ellis trophy the nation won at the World Cup in France last month was safe.

Rugby • 15 Nov 23

RG Snyman was on the Trophy Tour with the Springboks last week

Blow for Munster as Snyman to undergo surgery

Munster are set to be without the services of RG Snyman after the province confirmed the lock is to undergo surgery in South Africa this week.

Rugby • 07 Nov 23

Sam Cane's yellow card was upgraded to red

Two-match ban for Cane for World Cup final red card

New Zealand captain Sam Cane has been suspended for an effective two matches following his red card against South Africa in the All Blacks' 12-11 World Cup final loss in Paris, World Rugby confirmed on Monday.

Rugby • 06 Nov 23