South Africa hold off Ireland in bruising first Test
Ireland fell short in a ferocious Test in Pretoria, as world champions South Africa ended their losing streak against Andy Farrell's side.
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Andy Farrell: Peter O'Mahony reaction to being dropped shows 'proper leadership'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has praised his captain Peter O'Mahony for his reaction to being dropped ahead of Saturday’s second Test with South Africa in Durban.
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.
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.
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.
'Caelan was well within his rights to ask some of those questions' - Simon Easterby backs Caelan Doris over referee communication
Simon Easterby has given his backing to Caelan Doris, after the Ireland vice-captain's communication issues with referee Luke Pearce last week.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: What we learned from Ireland's defeat to South Africa
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast to recap Saturday's first Test defeat against South Africa, and look ahead at this weekend's final game of the season in Durban.
Bundee Aki out and Peter O'Mahony on bench as Ireland make four changes for second Test with South Africa
Bundee Aki has been ruled out of Ireland's second Test with South Africa in Durban on Saturday, with head coach Andy Farrell making four changes to his side from last week's 27-20 defeat.