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2025

cleared

Ireland's Hansen comes through captain's run despite finger injury

21 Nov 2025

28

Steady Hand

'The media around the lineout has been out of proportion'

21 Nov 2025

13

Pressure

Farrell needs his players to stay calm amid the chaos against South Africa

21 Nov 2025

3

Selection

How have South Africa and Ireland's teams changed since Durban?

These sides last met in South Africa when Ciarán Frawley’s drops goals decided the game.

20 Nov 2025

3

Banned

Springboks' de Jager fails in bid to have suspension thrown out before Ireland clash

20 Nov 2025

4

defensive

Farrell: 'Sam's ability as a fly-half far outweighs a work-on within his game'

20 Nov 2025

76

Rassie

'He has guts' - Erasmus not surprised Prendergast got the nod for Ireland

20 Nov 2025

4

best mates

Rassie confirms Boks' interest in re-signing Nienaber for RWC27

20 Nov 2025

17

Autumn nations Series

Alldritt keeps France captaincy as inexperienced Gordon recalled by Australia

Updated 20 Nov 2025

6

Selection

Van der Flier and Ringrose among four changes in Ireland team to face Boks

Sam Prendergast has been backed to start again at out-half.

20 Nov 2025

91

Teamsheets

Leinster-bound Ioane returns to the All Blacks starting XV for Wales

20 Nov 2025

1

Team news

Erasmus brings back Sacha and big guns for Ireland clash

20 Nov 2025

24

wing man

'It's quite good that in Leinster, you're training against similar pictures'

20 Nov 2025

21

Finances

'I'm aware it's a big price' - IRFU defends ticket pricing as Union reports €4.2 million loss

19 Nov 2025

47

Possible Team

Prendergast set to start at 10 for Ireland against the Springboks

Josh van der Flier, Garry Ringrose, and Bundee Aki may come into the starting XV.

Murray Kinsella

19 Nov 2025

121

52m

Team news

Daly returns as England ring changes for Argentina Test

19 Nov 2025

4

New Man In

Munster confirm signing of former Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa

19 Nov 2025

22

Overturned

South Africa's Franco Mostert cleared to play Ireland after Italy red card is dismissed

19 Nov 2025

15

Test Lion

'To be involved in the Lions Tests, it was a dream come true'

19 Nov 2025

1

Preview

'The culture that the coaches and players have bought into has been unbelievable'

19 Nov 2025

familiar face

Munster set to sign ex-Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa

18 Nov 2025

41

Familiar Foes

South Africa's Du Toit denies Ireland game a grudge match

18 Nov 2025

1

AnalysisKicking

Cross kicks, hang time, a spiral bomb, and Ireland's clinical scores

Ireland controlled their game against the Wallabies with clever use of the boot.

Murray Kinsella

18 Nov 2025

2

Rugby

Samoa snatch final 2027 Rugby World Cup berth

18 Nov 2025

6

reinforcements

Ringrose and VDF 'hit the ground running' ahead of Boks game

18 Nov 2025

2

about schmidt

Hooper's Australia 'completely believe' in Schmidt despite horror run

18 Nov 2025

5

Player of the Year

France's Bielle-Biarrey up against three Springboks for World Rugby award

18 Nov 2025

36

up for it

Henshaw: Springboks clash 'a proper test to see where we're at'

18 Nov 2025

Another Chapter

Ireland set for another battle royale as Boks look to settle a score

The last four meetings between these two teams have been thrilling clashes.

18 Nov 2025

4

Irish Abroad

Irish trio are part of the big, smart Springboks family

Felix Jones, Jerry Flannery, and Paddy Sullivan work with the Springboks.

Murray Kinsella

17 Nov 2025

9

Update

McCloskey to miss Springboks clash, Van der Flier and Ringrose available

17 Nov 2025

18

Free

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Impressive Ireland tune up for Springboks showdown

concerns

'Are we treated fairly? I don't think so' - Boks unhappy with red cards

17 Nov 2025

37

Rough Break

Connacht's Byron Ralston to undergo surgery after suffering 'significant knee injury'

17 Nov 2025

6

north v south

World Rugby confirms details of new Nations Championship

17 Nov 2025

30

Selection

Crowley or Prendergast? VDF straight back in? The Irish centre combo?

17 Nov 2025

25

Rivalry

'We're a very good side' - Farrell relishes Ireland's shot at the Boks

17 Nov 2025

squad update

Springboks add Mbonambi and Mchunu to squad for Ireland showdown

16 Nov 2025

1

first start

'I thought I was in the Ireland A squad. I'm happy with how I'm going'

16 Nov 2025

2

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