Springboks face injury problems ahead of Ireland Tests
World champions South Africa will be missing key players for their two-Test home series against Ireland next month.
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IRFU confirm Emerging Ireland trip to South Africa
The IRFU have announced that they will send an Emerging Ireland squad to South Africa in September for a three-game tournament in Bloemfontein.
Springboks name 11 uncapped players for summer Tests including double-header against Ireland
South Africa have named 11 uncapped players in an expansive training squad for their upcoming Tests against Ireland, Wales and Portugal.
'The Irish don't strike me as people who are emotional' - Damian de Allende throws down gauntlet
Damian de Allende believes Andy Farrell is not able to motivate Ireland to the same extent as South African coaches drive the Springboks because he is English.
Bernard Jackman: Bench role could be Gavin Coombes' route back to Irish squad
Bernard Jackman believes Gavin Coombes' new role for Munster off the bench could prove to be the point of difference to get him back into the Ireland squad.
No 'specific theme' for Ireland and Leinster losses, says Dan Sheehan
Dan Sheehan says there's no common theme across Leinster and Ireland’s big-game defeats this season.
Hugo Keenan says he will 'fully commit' to Ireland Sevens ahead of Olympics
Hugo Keenan has all but ruled himself out of featuring for Leinster and Ireland for the rest of the season saying he wants to fully commit to the Sevens team ahead of the Olympic Games.
Bernard Jackman: Keenan's Sevens switch is 'brilliant for everybody'
Bernard Jackman believes Hugo Keenan's temporary switch to Sevens rugby this summer is a move that suits all parties, even with the full-back now set to miss Ireland's Test series against South Africa.