Nienaber: Springboks still on track to win World Cup
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber says he hasn't lost any faith that his side can retain their Rugby World Cup title, despite their 13-8 Pool B defeat to Ireland.
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Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton determined to capitalise on win over South Africa
Andy Farrell was in jubilant mood after Ireland's tense 13-8 Rugby World Cup win over South Africa, while acknowledging that precious little separated the two sides in a game that could have gone either way.
Ireland beat South Africa 13-8 in titanic Rugby World Cup showdown
Ireland scored their only try in the first half through wing Mack Hansen as he found some rare space out wide and led 7-3 at the break but had to withstand a barrage of Springbok pressure in the second half amid a raucous atmosphere.
Bundee Aki expects to meet 'outstanding' South Africa again at Rugby World Cup
Bundee Aki expects to see South Africa again further down the road in the Rugby World Cup after Ireland edged a gruelling battle 13-8 at the Stade de France in Paris.
Wales’ destiny in their own hands – 5 talking points ahead of Australia showdown
Wales will book a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals if they beat Australia in Lyon on Sunday.
Springboks hail "proper test" in World Cup defeat to Ireland
PARIS : South Africa's lack of accuracy close to the Ireland tryline and off the kicking tee were major contributors to their epic 13-8 loss in a Rugby World Cup Pool B showdown on Saturday and they now face a crunch clash with Tonga to progress from the group.
Courageous Ireland get better of Springboks after titanic tussle
Ireland took a massive step towards topping World Cup Pool B with a thrilling 13-8 victory over champions South Africa in Paris.
Ireland beat South Africa 13-8 in bruising Paris showdown
PARIS : Ireland underlined their status as the number one team in the world with a bruising 13-8 Rugby World Cup victory over defending champions South Africa in Paris on Saturday, though the Springboks will rue their inaccuracy off the kicking tee.