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Rugby

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.
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Banned
Springboks' de Jager fails in bid to have suspension thrown out before Ireland clash
4 hrs ago
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defensive
Farrell: 'Sam's ability as a fly-half far outweighs a work-on within his game'
5 hrs ago
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Rassie
'He has guts' - Erasmus not surprised Prendergast got the nod for Ireland
6 hrs ago
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best mates
Rassie confirms Boks' interest in re-signing Nienaber for RWC27
7 hrs ago
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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.
8 hrs ago
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RELATED
Farrell: 'Sam's ability as a fly-half far outweighs a work-on within his game'
5 hrs ago
'He has guts' - Erasmus not surprised Prendergast got the nod for Ireland
6 hrs ago
Erasmus brings back Sacha and big guns for Ireland clash
9 hrs ago
Teamsheets
New Zealand ring changes as Deaves to debut for Wales
8 hrs ago
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Team news
Erasmus brings back Sacha and big guns for Ireland clash
9 hrs ago
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Autumn nations Series
Alldritt keeps France captaincy as Fickou returns against Australia
11 hrs ago
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wing man
'It's quite good that in Leinster, you're training against similar pictures'
16 hrs ago
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Yesterday
19th November 2025
Finances
'I'm aware it's a big price' - IRFU defends ticket pricing as Union reports €4.2 million loss
19 Nov
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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
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
James Tracy on South Africa's threats and Ireland's potential opportunities
Team news
Daly returns as England ring changes for Argentina Test
19 Nov
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New Man In
Munster confirm signing of former Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa
19 Nov
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Overturned
South Africa's Franco Mostert cleared to play Ireland after Italy red card is dismissed
19 Nov
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Test Lion
'To be involved in the Lions Tests, it was a dream come true'
19 Nov
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Preview
'The culture that the coaches and players have bought into has been unbelievable'
19 Nov
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Tuesday
18th November 2025
familiar face
Munster set to sign ex-Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa
18 Nov
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Familiar Foes
South Africa's Du Toit denies Ireland game a grudge match
18 Nov
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Kicking
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
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Rugby
Samoa snatch final 2027 Rugby World Cup berth
18 Nov
4.8k
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reinforcements
Ringrose and VDF 'hit the ground running' ahead of Boks game
18 Nov
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about schmidt
Hooper's Australia 'completely believe' in Schmidt despite horror run
18 Nov
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Player of the Year
France's Bielle-Biarrey up against three Springboks for World Rugby award
18 Nov
2.0k
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up for it
Henshaw: Springboks clash 'a proper test to see where we're at'
18 Nov
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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
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Monday
17th November 2025
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
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Update
McCloskey to miss Springboks clash, Van der Flier and Ringrose available
17 Nov
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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
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Rough Break
Connacht's Byron Ralston to undergo surgery after suffering 'significant knee injury'
17 Nov
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north v south
World Rugby confirms details of new Nations Championship
17 Nov
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Selection
Crowley or Prendergast? VDF straight back in? The Irish centre combo?
17 Nov
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Rivalry
'We're a very good side' - Farrell relishes Ireland's shot at the Boks
17 Nov
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Sunday
16th November 2025
squad update
Springboks add Mbonambi and Mchunu to squad for Ireland showdown
16 Nov
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first start
'I thought I was in the Ireland A squad. I'm happy with how I'm going'
16 Nov
6.5k
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los pumas
Scotland are booed off as Argentina complete remarkable comeback win
16 Nov
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Steady Improvement
Six-try Australia performance 'a brilliant launchpad' for South Africa challenge
16 Nov
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Outlook
'I had grieved for three-and-a-half years. I needed to start finding myself'
Ireland international Anna McGann speaks about rugby, TikTok, business, and her late father, Mick.
Murray Kinsella
16 Nov
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