Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

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

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

New Zealand's All Blacks wing Sevu Reece scores

All Blacks dig in for opening win against Los Pumas

Winger Sevu Reece and substitute hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho scored two tries each as New Zealand saw off an Argentina resurgence to open their Rugby Championship campaign with a 41-24 win in Cordoba on Saturday.

Rugby • 16 Aug

Folau Fainga'a celebrates Australia's try during the 2020 Tri-Nations match

Australia pip New Zealand in feisty Tri-Nations battle

Australia held on for a 24-22 win over New Zealand in Brisbane in a Tri-Nations clash that featured two red cards.

Rugby • 07 Nov 20

On his full debut, Caleb Clarke was the All Blacks' attacking inspiration

46,000 see wing Clarke inspire NZ to win over Australia

Winger Caleb Clarke produced a stunning performance of power running in his first Test start to provide some much needed attacking thrust as New Zealand beat Australia 27-7 in their second Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday.

Rugby • 18 Oct 20

Argentina coach Ledesma tests positive for coronavirus

Coach Mario Ledesma has become the latest member of the Argentina set-up to test positive for coronavirus, the country's union said.

Rugby • 11 Sep 20

Coronavirus threatens future of Argentina's Jaguares

Less than a year since reaching the Super Rugby final, Argentina's Jaguares face the risk of collapsing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Rugby • 06 Jun 20

New Zealand won the Championship with two rounds to spare

Kiwis claim Cup, while Boks restore belief

New Zealand locked up their 16th test win in a row with a 36-17 victory over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, while South Africa earned a morale-boosting victory over Australia.

Rugby • 02 Oct 16

Richie McCaw will equal Colin Meads' appearance record of 134 this weekend

McCaw prepares for his 134th appearance

New Zealand face a stern test of their 22-game unbeaten run against a confident South Africa on what will be a record day for captain Richie McCaw in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Rugby • 02 Oct 14