South Africa locked and loaded for first Test v Ireland
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has laid his cards on the table ahead of Saturday's game against Ireland, naming a strong and settled starting team for the first Test in Pretoria.
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'It's brilliant' - Andy Farrell enjoying Rassie Erasmus mind games
As the saying goes in boxing, styles make fights.
Bernard Jackman wants to see Craig Casey get his chance against the Springboks
Bernard Jackman believes that Rassie Erasmus is probably correct in his assumption that Craig Casey will start against South Africa in Saturday's first Test in Pretoria.
Peter O’Mahony backs ‘professional’ Jamie Osborne to do well on Ireland debut
Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony feels it was only a matter of time before Jamie Osborne was handed his senior debut, which will come in the first Test against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday.
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 champions South Africa against Pretoria.
Fit-again Seamus Flanagan itching for Treaty return
This year's Munster SHC final experience was a different one for Limerick full-forward Seamus Flanagan.
Anthony Turgis emerges from gravel traps on dramatic Tour stage
Anthony Turgis denied Tom Pidcock victory on the line in Troyes at the end of a dusty, chaotic stage nine of the Tour de France on the gravel roads of Champagne country.
Dundalk's Louth derby win marred by post-match clashes
Dundalk gave their survival hopes a major shot in the arm by piling the pressure on their neighbours Drogheda Utd in a Louth Derby that ended with a scrap between supporters on the pitch at Oriel Park.