Andy Farrell knows Ireland are more than capable of beating South Africa
Andy Farrell expects world champions South Africa to be “twice as good” during the second Test in Durban but believes Ireland can still salvage a series draw.
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'We want a fair contest' - Irish scrum 'tricks' frustrate Boks hooker Boingi Mbonambi
While South Africa's depth off the bench ultimately proved too much for the Irish scrum in Saturday's first Test, for the opening hour of the game the starting Irish pack more than held their own.
Osborne gets first cap for Ireland in unfamiliar position
JOHANNESBURG : Ireland have selected uncapped Jamie Osborne at fullback for the first test against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday despite the fact he has not played in the position for the last 18 months.
South Africa name record-breaking team to play Ireland
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus named the same match-day 23 for the second test against Ireland in Durban on Saturday, making it the most experienced Springbok selection chosen in the 133-year history of the team.
'It's the thing you dream of' - Jamie Osborne on his debut try
In the end, the Jamie Osborne experiment never even looked like an experiment.
Jonny Evans extends stay with Manchester United
Jonny Evans has signed a new one-year contract to extend his career with Manchester United.
Caelan Doris: Ireland can turn things around against South Africa in a week
Caelan Doris says Ireland are good enough to turn things around quickly and get a victory against world champions South Africa next weekend.
Gardaí investigating allegations into historical abuse of female soccer players
Gardaí are investigating allegations from female footballers that they were subjected to unwanted sexual advances by a former senior football coach in the 1990s, RTÉ is reporting.