Springboks

Springbok Damian Willemse set to miss Ireland series

South Africa are set to be without Damian Willemse for their upcoming Test series against Ireland, w...

Ireland and Connacht playing 'wait and see' on Mack Hansen

Mack Hansen remains sidelined for Connacht with a shoulder injury ahead of their final round BKT URC...

Sam Prendergast among three uncapped players but Jamison Gibson-Park to miss Ireland's South Africa tour

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named three uncapped players for next month's tour of South Afri...

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...

Garry Ringrose looking to bank Loftus Versfeld experience for Tests

While Leinster's season ended without a trophy for the third year in a row, Garry Ringrose is pickin...

Tony Brown: Jerry Flannery's Irish insight invaluable for the Boks

New South Africa attack coach Tony Brown believes Jerry Flannery's insights on Ireland could have a ...

Brave selection calls can deliver exciting Irish side

The summer tour of South Africa have been touted as an opportunity to blood new talent. We know that...

Rassie Erasmus stokes the flames ahead of first Irish Test

As the Irish players and coaches do their utmost to duck and dodge any questions about some verbal h...

Paul O'Connell expecting big lineout challenge from the Boks

Paul O'Connell expects Ireland's lineout will hold the key for Saturday's first Test against world c...

South Africa locked and loaded for first Test against Ireland

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has laid his cards on the table ahead of Saturday's game agai...

Paul O'Connell: Ireland won't be distracted by mind games

The irony was lost on nobody yesterday as the Paul O'Connell sat down for a Test week media session ...

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland keeping quiet as Rassie leads the hype train

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