Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony rues costly errors but is upbeat after defeat
Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony rued costly errors but remained upbeat following a 27-20 defeat to world champions South Africa in a gripping series opener in Pretoria.
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Spirited Springboks lack polish but bury Ireland bogey at electric Loftus
The Springboks beat Ireland 27-20 in their first home Test since winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup in front of an electric Loftus Versfeld crowd on Saturday.
Boost for Bulls and Springboks as Kurt-Lee Arendse fit for URC final
Kurt-Lee Arendse has been passed fit for the Vodacom Bulls' United Rugby Championship final against the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday (live on RTÉ News Channel), in a major boost to the Pretoria side, as well as South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus.
Kurt-Lee Arendse passed fit to start for Bulls in URC final, concussed Willie le Roux sits out
Bulls director of rugby Jake White has named his team for Saturday's URC final against Glasgow Warriors at Loftus Versfeld.
New-look Springboks name four uncapped players to face Wales
World champions South Africa have named uncapped Jordan Hendrikse at flyhalf and Edwill van der Merwe on the wing in a much-changed squad to face Wales in a one-off test at Twickenham on Saturday, with Pieter-Steph du Toit to lead the side.
Semi-final defeats give Irish rugby a reality check
At the very least, there won't be accusations of complacency against Ireland when they head on their tour of South Africa next month. Silver linings and all that.
Garry Ringrose returns to starting team for Leinster v Bulls
Garry Ringrose will make his long-awaited return from injury for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Bulls in Pretoria (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Four Irish players named on United Rugby Championship team of the year including Jack Crowley
Five Irish provincial players have been selected on the BKT United Rugby Championship team of the year.