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 warns Ireland not to be ‘desperate’ against South Africa
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has warned his players to avoid being “desperate” in their efforts to salvage a series draw in South Africa following defeat in the opening Test.
Sheehan heads home as Ireland count injury toll
JOHANNESBURG : Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan has suffered a serious knee injury and is heading home from the tour of South Africa while scrumhalf Craig Casey is unlikely to play in Saturday’s second test in Durban, Irish media reported on Monday.
South Africa hold off Ireland to edge first test
PRETORIA : South Africa battled to a fortunate 27-20 victory over Ireland in the first test on Saturday, playing for only the second time since October’s World Cup triumph and struggling to shrug off the rust.
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.
'It's the thing you dream of' - Jamie Osborne on his debut try
In the end, the Jamie Osborne experiment never even looked like an experiment.
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.
Conor Murray 'ready to rock' with Ireland out for revenge
Conor Murray says he is ready to step up to the starting role for Ireland's second Test against South Africa at Hollywoodbets King's Park in Durban on Saturday, after an impressive cameo off the bench against the Springboks.