Low tackle school pays off for Ireland
It wasn't long after the final whistle that a WhatsApp message arrived.
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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.
Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa
Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris.
International view: Ireland lay down a real marker
The country is waking up this morning in excited form.
Defeat by Ireland leaves South Africa with Pollard poser
NICE, France : There will be no panic in the South Africa camp in the wake of their 13-8 loss to Ireland in a bruising Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Paris on Saturday, but there is a tough choice to be made around the flyhalf berth.
Defiant Boks 'can still win' World Cup, says coach Nienaber
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber struck a defiant note after Saturday's nerve-jangling 13-8 defeat to Ireland, claiming the defending champions can still win the Rugby World Cup.
Kicking woes 'not the only reason' Boks fell short in Ireland epic, says Nienaber
A defiant Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his charges' suspect goalkicking was not the sole reason for their 13-8 defeat against Ireland in a heated and absorbing Pool B clash at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Springboks still on track to win World Cup - coach Nienaber
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 but the belief that they can win the World Cup still burns bright.