Rassie congratulates Ireland after 'intense and physical' encounter, lauds Kiwi ref's performance
SA Rugby's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has congratulated Ireland on their 13-8 Rugby World Cup win over the Springboks on Saturday.
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Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa
Andy Farrell hailed the mental strength of his players after Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a statement 13-8 success over South Africa.
Italy call up Manfredi for injured Bigi
Italy have drafted Marco Manfredi into their Rugby World Cup squad to replace the injured hooker Luca Bigi, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) said on Sunday.
England's Smith making irresistible case for inclusion
NICE, France : Coach Steve Borthwick is not generally a man to make radical decisions but England fans excited by what they saw against Chile on Saturday will probably be praying that he sticks with the experiment of playing Marcus Smith at fullback.
Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa
Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris.
International view: Ireland lay down a real marker
The country is waking up this morning in excited form.
Ireland coach Farrell calls for improvement after epic win
NICE, France : Ireland may have won the battle but coach Andy Farrell knows the war rages on at the Rugby World Cup and has called for his side to keep improving in the wake of their magnificent 13-8 victory over South Africa in Paris on Saturday.
Wallabies coach Jones had secret interview for Japan job - reports
Eddie Jones has been interviewed to take over as Japan coach, reports said on Sunday, casting doubt over his future in the middle of Australia's stuttering World Cup campaign.