Botha: Ireland will be 'biggest obstacle' for the Springboks
France's opening Rugby World Cup win against New Zealand has heightened the importance of topping Pool B for both Ireland and South Africa, according to BJ Botha and James Downey.
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Rory Lawson: Gibson-Park brings the required tempo and pace
Former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson has singled out the pace and tempo that Jamison Gibson-Park brings to the No 9 role for Ireland.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup Podcast: Rory Lawson and James Downey look ahead to Ireland v Scotland showdown
Neil Treacy is joined by former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson and James Downey as the build-up to the defining Pool B clash between Ireland and Scotland begins to ramp up.
Ger Brennan replaces Mickey Harte as Louth boss
Ger Brennan has been appointed as the new manager of Louth following Mickey Harte's dramatic departure last month.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland up and running, but Springboks and France come out hot
Neil Treacy is joined by James Downey and former South Africa World Cup-winner BJ Botha to look back on the opening weekend's games at the Rugby World Cup in France.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Head over heart? Previewing Ireland's RWC chances
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland international centres Darren Cave and James Downey on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast.
Stormers v Munster in URC final: All you need to know
The domestic rugby scene wraps up this weekend as Munster go in search of a first trophy since 2011 as they take on the DHL Stormers in the final of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
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