Tadhg Beirne ‘ecstatic’ to see Ireland come out on top in ‘ferocious’ battle
Tadhg Beirne admits Ireland had to “fight for everything” against South Africa and could easily have come out on the wrong side of a “ferocious” battle in Paris.
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Ireland held on to boost their chances of progressing to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals last night.
Dan Sheehan savours timely return for role in Ireland's epic win over Springboks
Injury meant Dan Sheehan had to wait in the wings at the start of Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign but the hooker struck a decidely content figure after returning to feature in the enthralling pool victory over reigning world champions South Africa.
'We didn't do the dog on it' - No immediate injury concerns as Ireland savour victory over Springboks
Ireland have no immediate injury concerns following last night's World Cup win over South Africa.
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.
'Let's be honest, it's wonderful to win' - Farrell on Irish victory over Springboks
Andy Farrell hailed his team's resilience as Ireland came up trumps against the world champions in Paris last night.