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FactCheck

Debunked: Video of attack on jogger ‘in Ireland’ was actually recorded more than 9,000km away

4 Mar

Diplomacy

Opinion: Ireland should remain calm about the closure of the Israeli Embassy

Bobby McDonagh

Updated 17 Dec 2024

International Court of Justice

Tánaiste secures approval for Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel

Updated 11 Dec 2024

defiant

Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run

20 Nov 2024

8

Battling

Spirited Scotland make South Africa work for Murrayfield victory

10 Nov 2024

32

bolter

'I was so nervous and then I had to quarantine for 14 days in a hotel in Dublin'

17 Oct 2024

1

Class

Stirling leads Ireland to brilliant win over South Africa

7 Oct 2024

8

Impressive

Stubbs hits maiden ODI century as South Africa crush Ireland

4 Oct 2024

1

Cricket

South Africa trounce Ireland

2 Oct 2024

1

Up and Running

Easterby's Emerging Ireland open with six-try win over the Pumas

Zac Ward and Cormac Izuchukwu were among the standouts for the young Irish side.

2 Oct 2024

29

Teamsheet

Simon Easterby names Emerging Ireland team to face Pumas

1 Oct 2024

6

rugby weekly extra

'There’s no doubt in my mind about who the best team in the world is'

30 Sep 2024

13

Upset

Ireland earn historic win against South Africa to tie series

29 Sep 2024

1

Dominant

South Africa crush Argentina to capture Rugby Championship as Etzebeth makes history

28 Sep 2024

13

Eastern Cape

Manhunt launched after shooting leaves 17 dead in South Africa

28 Sep 2024

Rugby

Surprise start for Libbok as Etzebeth set for Springboks record

24 Sep 2024

4

rugby championship

Argentina stun South Africa as Ireland move back to world number one

22 Sep 2024

33

rugby history

Historian: During apartheid, the IRFU made the extraordinary decision to tour South Africa

Liam O'Callaghan

21 Sep 2024

50

Squad News

South Africa rest seven players for Argentina game

10 Sep 2024

11

Banned

Springbok World Cup winner Nkosi given three-year doping ban

9 Sep 2024

Speculation

Fickou to 'respect' Kolisi's Racing 92 departure decision

2 Sep 2024

0

statement

South Africa apologises for interruption and disruption to the All Blacks Haka

2 Sep 2024

11

Springboks

South Africa edge New Zealand in Rugby Championship thriller

31 Aug 2024

47

Back in action

Ex-captain Cane returns for All Blacks against Springboks

29 Aug 2024

16

selection box

Fit Etzebeth replaces Van Staden on Springboks bench

28 Aug 2024

6

Opinion

Comedian: 'That guy at the back, with his arms folded? He's the one I'll try make laugh'

Neil Green

24 Aug 2024

Teamsheets

Australia make five changes for Springboks, All Blacks shake up starting side

15 Aug 2024

17

Off the Mark

Five-try South Africa crush Australia in Rugby Championship opener

10 Aug 2024

16

Paris 2024

Ireland 7s rebound with hammering of South Africa at the Olympics

28 Jul 2024

20

Paris 2024

Ireland Men's Rugby 7s get off to winning start at the Olympics

The 42

24 Jul 2024

10

Paris 2024

Conroy and Kennedy get Ireland off to winning start at the Olympics

The Ireland men’s 7s team beat South Africa in their opener in Paris.

24 Jul 2024

29

tour diary

What a magical day in Durban said about South African rugby

14 Jul 2024

6

The green machine

'It put new life into my career to go to Leinster. I was blessed'

Heinke van der Merwe won two Heineken Cups with the Irish province in 2011 and 2012.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Durban

13 Jul 2024

1

Freerugby weekly extra

'That next development and evolution of the team has to come in November'

10 Jul 2024

12

Rassie

'I don't know if it's dangerous. It's one individual who said that' - Rassie

9 Jul 2024

14

Department of Justice

Nationals of South Africa and Botswana will now need a visa to travel to Ireland

8 Jul 2024

international rugby

South Africa beat Ireland in first Test in Pretoria

The 42

6 Jul 2024

18

rugby country

Ireland tour diary: South Africans are obsessed with rugby

The welcome for the Irish has been nothing but enthusiastic and genuine.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Johannesburg

4 Jul 2024

0

good craic

'It's a real privilege' - Ireland train with players from Alexandra township

3 Jul 2024

1

Freerugby weekly extra

'The concern I have is just the way we’ve looked, the way our players have looked individually'

3 Jul 2024

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