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# south-africa - Yesterday’s News
United States records over 50,000 Covid-19 cases in 24-hour period for first time
The US has now reported nearly 2.7 million cases and more than 128,000 deaths.
# south-africa - Monday 8 June, 2020
SA Rugby confirm Lions tour shifting to autumn 2021 is being considered
South Africa hope to have their professional teams back in action by August.
# south-africa - Saturday 16 May, 2020
World player of the year Pieter-Steph du Toit terminates contract in South Africa
The World Cup winner has exited his deal with Western Province.
# south-africa - Sunday 3 May, 2020
'It turned out to be the best four years of my career by a country mile'
Johann Muller says David Humphreys played a huge role in making his time in Ulster such a happy one.
# south-africa - Tuesday 28 April, 2020
Leinster's Lancaster would be an ideal addition for the Lions next year
The 50-year-old has enjoyed helping young players like Ryan Baird and Harry Byrne to develop.
# south-africa - Saturday 25 April, 2020
'It was never a guarantee with Ireland, it was more that carrot dangling there'
Robbie Diack played for Ulster 205 times during a decade with the northern province.
# south-africa - Friday 27 March, 2020
The brutal and bloody second Lions Test in South Africa in 2009
The Springboks claimed series success in dramatic circumstances in Pretoria.
# south-africa - Tuesday 24 March, 2020
BOD and Roberts' brilliance, The Beast's scrum power, and a narrow Boks win
The Lions very nearly produced a comeback victory against South Africa in their first Test in 2009.
# south-africa - Thursday 19 March, 2020
Antrim couple left stranded in Johannesburg because they're at 'high risk' of coronavirus
James Hagan claimed they are being held airside and left to sleep in a vehicle overnight.
# south-africa - Wednesday 18 March, 2020
South Africa and New Zealand hope to launch new local derby competitions
The plans will be met with extreme levels of doubt in many quarters.
# south-africa - Friday 13 March, 2020
Rassie's riveting clips an invaluable insight into pre-World Cup prep
Covid-19 might have given some of you time and space to reassess your team’s culture, so here’s how Rassie worked.
# south-africa - Thursday 12 March, 2020
South African World Cup winner to retire
Francois Louw is into his ninth season with Bath but has revealed this will be his final year at the Recreation Ground.
# south-africa - Friday 21 February, 2020
Gardaí looking for owners of gold coins and brooch found in Limerick
The items were recovered in Abbeyfeale in 2011.
# south-africa - Monday 30 December, 2019
Irish government ‘outraged’ over IRFU participation in South Africa sports event
Details of correspondence and government letters have been released by the National Archives.
# south-africa - Wednesday 20 November, 2019
Scotland to get first crack at newly crowned world champions South Africa
Georgia will also face South Africa for only the second time following two Springboks Tests against the Scots.
# south-africa - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
South Africa great 'The Beast' retires from international rugby after World Cup triumph
Tendai Mtawarira picked up 117 caps throughout his career.
# south-africa - Monday 4 November, 2019
'Felix has been amazing and has brought so much. The boys absolutely love him'
Irishman Felix Jones is a World Cup winner.
# south-africa - Sunday 3 November, 2019
2021 Lions tour already looming into view for the Springboks
Rassie Erasmus wants the Boks to become a consistent force between now and then.
# south-africa - Saturday 2 November, 2019
'In South Africa, pressure is having a close relative who is murdered' - Erasmus
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus explains how his team embraced any pressure at the World Cup.
Rassie's sensational Springboks stun England to claim World Cup crown
Superb tries from wings Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe capped a complete display.
'You can't fire a cannon out of a canoe' -- Eddie O'Sullivan
No scrum no win.
Poll: Will you watch the Rugby World Cup final?
England are taking on South Africa in the final this morning.
As it happened: England v South Africa, Rugby World Cup final
England are one game away from their second World Cup, South Africa are pushing for a third. Join us to see who gets their hands on the Webb Ellis.
Eddie Jones' England have qualities to secure World Cup against Boks
Rassie Erasmus’ South Africans will back themselves to match the English power in Yokohama.
# south-africa - Friday 1 November, 2019
'They can inspire a whole country' - Jones asks England to play without fear
The Australian head coach says his team have pride in their style of play.
# south-africa - Thursday 31 October, 2019
Sinckler and May passed fit as Jones names unchanged England XV
Ben Spencer has replaced Willi Heinz on the bench in the only change to the matchday 23.
Kolbe returns from injury as Boks make one change for World Cup final
The South Africans have gone for a 6/2 split once again on their bench.
# south-africa - Wednesday 30 October, 2019
Super Rugby's Lions appoint 37-year-old Van Rooyen as head coach
Van Rooyen was S&C coach for the Johannesburg side before taking the reins for the Currie Cup.
# south-africa - Tuesday 29 October, 2019
World Cup final pits 'the two most powerful teams in the world' against each other
England defence coach John Mitchell is expecting a very different challenge this weekend.
# south-africa - Monday 28 October, 2019
To their credit, Eddie Jones and England evolved leading into this World Cup
The head coach said his team’s journey began on the 2018 tour of South Africa.
# south-africa - Sunday 27 October, 2019
'I was watching the 2007 final in the tavern because I didn't have a TV at home'
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has proved to be a wonderful leader for Rassie Erasmus’ side.
Gatland looking to 'have some revenge' with the Lions in South Africa in 2021
The Wales boss was proud of his side’s effort in their World Cup semi-final defeat to the Springboks.
'I'm not 100% sure a World Cup is going to be won by a very expansive game plan'
Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks ground their way into a World Cup final against England.
Erasmus' Boks set up World Cup final with England after edging Wales
Handré Pollard’s place-kicking was crucial as the Boks edged the semi-final in Yokohama.
As it happened: Wales v South Africa, Rugby World Cup semi-final
Rassie left Ireland to bring South Africa back to the top of the game. Warren Gatland and Wales stood between them and the World Cup final.
Gatland's Wales and Rassie's Boks to battle for final spot against England
The second semi-final in Yokohama promises to be a brutally physical affair.
# south-africa - Friday 25 October, 2019
'Irish people are really good people' - Erasmus and Nienaber drive the Boks on
The South Africa coaching duo have been close friends since the early 1990s.
# south-africa - Thursday 24 October, 2019
Wales full-back Liam Williams set to miss World Cup semi-final against South Africa
The 28-year-old suffered an ankle injury during training on Wednesday.
Blow for the Boks as Cheslin Kolbe ruled out of World Cup semi-final
The prolific 23-year-old Sbu Nkosi comes onto the right wing for the clash with Wales.
# south-africa - Monday 21 October, 2019
Blow for Gatland's Wales as Navidi ruled out of remainder of World Cup
The Cardiff Blues back row injured his hamstring in yesterday’s dramatic win over France.
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Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
SOME OF IRELAND’S major cinema chains are reopening over the next few weeks from tomorrow.
Ireland’s biggest cinema chain Omniplex Cinemas is opening seven of its theatres from tomorrow, with more screens next week and then the final batch the following week.
Odeon Cinemas are reopening from 13 July with the IFI and Lighthouse Cinemas in Dublin planning for a 20 July reopening.
When cinemas do reopen, pre-booking will be essential and there’ll be reduced seating capacity. Movie-wise, you’ll likely have a chance to see some old favourites while cinemas wait for the new releases to come on stream. But are you looking forward to going?
Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
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I can't wait (1416)
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