Get set for the Irish Triathlon One of the biggest days of Irish sport in recent memory is upon us as the Ireland rugby team face South Africa in Dublin, the … Soccer • 11 Nov 17
Boks on a mission to heal bruised ego - Shane Byrne Shane Byrne expects South Africa to play 'beat 'em up rugby' at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon as Allister Coetzee's side desperately try to … Rugby • 10 Nov 17
Best on Aki & Sweetnam's 'potential career pinnacle' Few are better served to offer pearls of wisdom to the uncapped Bundee Aki and Darren Sweetnam than Ireland team captain Rory Best. Rugby • 10 Nov 17
The South African view: Few expect Springboks victory The past couple of years have not been kind to the Springboks and Allister Coetzee's travel to Dublin in greater hope than expectation of a … Rugby • 11 Nov 17
Springboks learning hard lessons in battle to improve South Africa are hoping to put some challenging recent experiences to good use at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 08 Nov 17
'Best tighthead up north' - Furlong has Beast's respect Tadhg Furlong's first start for Ireland was a daunting battle against 'The Beast' Tendai Mtawarira. Fast-forward 17 months and the South African prop is eagerly … Rugby • 08 Nov 17
Eben Etzebeth ready to face Ireland after injury South Africa captain Eben Etzebeth returned to full training on Monday after an ankle injury and will be fit to face Ireland in the test … Rugby • 06 Nov 17
Munster confirm Van Graan's arrival date Munster's incoming head coach Johann van Graan will begin in his new role on 20 November following South Africa's clash with France in Paris. Rugby • 06 Nov 17
Erasmus: It's tough to leave Munster Rassie Eramus says that his stint as Munster director of rugby has taught him "a hell of a lot, on the field and off the … Rugby • 04 Nov 17
Conway free to face Springboks after one-match ban Joe Schmidt will have Munster back Andrew Conway available for selection for the upcoming game with South Africa after receiving a one-match suspension by a … Rugby • 01 Nov 17
Erasmus wants 'smooth transition' for Van Graan Munster director of rugby Johan Erasmus is hoping that incoming boss Johann van Graan will have a "smooth transition" into the role. Rugby • 17 Oct 17
South Africa fall narrowly short of beating All Blacks World champions New Zealand held off a spirited fight from hosts South Africa to round off an unbeaten Rugby Championship campaign. Rugby • 07 Oct 17
Relentless All Blacks eye second successive clean sweep New Zealand skipper Kieran Read affirmed his sides desire to complete a second successive Rugby Championship with a 100 percent record but warned team mates … Rugby • 06 Oct 17
'Munster players happy I'm getting Boks opportunity' Rassie Erasmus says he was always honest in his dealings with the Munster players and is convinced the province will attract a "world class" coaching … Rugby • 24 Aug 17
Erasmus: I'll leave sooner if Munster get a replacement Rassie Erasmus says he could leave the province before December if a replacement is found, and insists he has been transparent from the outset of … Rugby • 22 Aug 17
Ireland to face Springboks and Argentina in November The IRFU has confirmed that Ireland will face South Africa, Fiji and Argentina as part of the three Test Guinness November Series. Rugby • 04 May 17
Springbok van der Westhuizen in critical condition Former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen is in a critical condition in hospital as he continues to fight Motor Neurone Disease. Rugby • 04 Feb 17
Ulster capture Botha and Cooney in double swoop South African international backrower Arno Botha and Connacht's John Cooney will join Ulster later this year, it was confirmed this morning. Rugby • 16 Jan 17
Springboks confirm summer test series with France The struggling Springboks' first tests of 2017 will be a three-game home series against France in June, South African Rugby have confirmed. Rugby • 12 Dec 16
O'Shea wants Springboks shock to galvanise Italy Italy boss Conor O'Shea has warned that his side's historic win over South Africa is not a sign that everything is "all right" within Italian … Rugby • 21 Nov 16
Late double sees Springboks past Pumas South Africa came from behind with two tries in the last 10 minutes to start the 2016 Rugby Championship with a 30-23 win at home … Rugby • 20 Aug 16
Coetzee wants Boks to find new ways to win South Africa coach Allister Coetzee says he wants to change the way the Springboks play so they do not rely solely on brute force to … Rugby • 28 Jul 16
Henshaw injury unclear as Schmidt plots series win Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says his team have already made their mark on South Africa as they gear up for another tilt at the … Rugby • 20 Jun 16
Olding believes Ireland can recover to take series South Africa may have seized the momentum in the three-Test battle with Ireland - but centre Stuart Olding belives the tourists can bounce back from … Rugby • 19 Jun 16
Battling Springboks ensure series goes to decider South Africa produced a rousing second half revival as they came from 16 points down to beat Ireland 32-26 on Saturday to level the three-match … Rugby • 18 Jun 16
