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Ireland held on to boost their chances of progressing to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals last night.
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Dan Sheehan savours timely return for role in Ireland's epic win over Springboks
Injury meant Dan Sheehan had to wait in the wings at the start of Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign but the hooker struck a decidely content figure after returning to feature in the enthralling pool victory over reigning world champions South Africa.
'We didn't do the dog on it' - No immediate injury concerns as Ireland savour victory over Springboks
Ireland have no immediate injury concerns following last night's World Cup win over South Africa.
IN PICTURES | An epic night at the Stade de France as Irish down Boks in thriller
Ireland edged the Springboks 13-8 in a thrilling Rugby World Cup Pool B encounter at the Stade de France on Saturday night.
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.
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.
Harry Maguire might have just become sixth-choice centre-back at Manchester United
A first start for Manchester United in eight years on Saturday night and Jonny Evans looked every bit the experienced centre-back he is during Saturday's 1-0 win at Burnley.
Tyler Toland's return puts a full stop on the end of an era
Tyler Toland's player-of-the match performance against Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday put a big full stop on the end of an eventful chapter in Irish football.