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.
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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.
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.
South Africa name unchanged side for second Irish duel
South Africa have named an unchanged matchday 23 for Saturday's second Test against Ireland in Durban.
South Africa 27-20 Ireland: Farrell's men fall just short in first test
Ireland fell just short in the first Test as South Africa secured a 27-20 win in Pretoria.
Saturday sport: Clare reach All-Ireland final, South Africa beat Ireland
England have progressed to the semi finals of Euro 2024 after a penalty shootout win over Switzerland. Bukayo Saka scored with their only shot on target to drag the game to extra time.
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.
Gibson-Park out as Ireland name squad for S Africa tests
DUBLIN : Ireland will take 35 players to South Africa for their two-test series next month but first-choice scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park has been ruled out due to injury, Irish Rugby said on Tuesday.