Ireland

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Ireland furious over Casey injury

Ireland’s management are reported to be fuming over the clean-out that led to Craig Casey’s injury, as the tourists count the cost of a physical series opener against the Springboks.

Flying Kriel a fan favourite

Jesse Kriel led the charge and was voted MVP after the Springboks held on to beat Ireland for the first time since 2016 in the series opener at Loftus Versfeld.

Du Toit: Boks aim to sweep series

Pieter-Steph du Toit relished tackling Ireland at a packed Loftus Versfeld, adding that the Springboks have turned their attention to the series decider in Durban.

Watch: Kolisi sends message with Bok return

Siya Kolisi responded to the recent criticism of his form and fitness with a powerful performance for the Springboks in the first Test against Ireland on Saturday.

Loftus win for SA not the Bok way

The Springbok series-opening victory over Ireland in Pretoria is a good one, but the analysis of the result will not make for impressive reviewing, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Farrell shares frustration with ‘dubious’ calls

Andy Farrell says he had “dubious” thoughts about some of the decisions in Ireland’s narrow loss to the Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday night.

Kurt-Lee Arendse scores against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld

Highlights: Boks bury Ireland bogey

The Springboks opened the two-Test series against Ireland with a win at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Ireland caught by Bok ‘change-up’

Skipper Peter O’Mahony lauded the world champion Springboks’ enterprising play and width on attack after South Africa exacted revenge over Ireland on Saturday.

Springboks bust Ireland hoodoo

The Springboks turned to the power of their Bomb Squad to secure a first victory over Ireland since 2016 in the series opener in Pretoria on Saturday.