‘Disrespected’ Boks ready for Irish battle

Damian de Allende expects the much-anticipated July series between the world champion Springboks and Ireland in the Republic to be “like a war”.

Ireland lose key player for SA tour

Ireland are set to be without star fullback Hugo Keenan for the upcoming two-Test series against the Springboks in July.

Wiese to miss Ireland series?

Jasper Wiese could be suspended for July’s Test series between the Springboks and Ireland after being red carded in his Premiership farewell.

Eben fires shots at ‘arrogant’ Ireland

Eben Etzebeth has stoked the fire for Ireland’s tour of South Africa by accusing Andy Farrell’s side of arrogance following the World Cup clash with the Springboks.

D’Arcy: ‘Tired’ Ireland to tackle Boks

Former Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy has his fingers crossed that his countrymen will be able to put up a fight against the back-to-back world champion Springboks in July.

Bok coaches pinpoint the ‘best’ of Ireland

Rassie Erasmus, Jacques Nienaber and Felix Jones, in a clip from Chasing the Sun 2, explain how Ireland has surpassed the All Blacks to challenge the world champion Boks.

Six-man Blitzboks stun Ireland

The Blitzboks held on with six men to earn a statement win against Ireland in their opening fixture of the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday.

Boks relishing Ireland battle

Ireland’s Six Nations title defence will only serve to fuel the Springboks ahead of the two-Test series in South Africa in July, says Jacques Nienaber.

Six Nations hangover to benefit Bulls?

With the Six Nations now over, the Vodacom URC takes centre stage again, and there is a crucial fortnight of riveting matches to look forward to as the South African teams fight for playoff places. 

Farrell fired up for ‘best’ Boks test

Ireland coach Andy Farrell can’t wait for the Six Nations champions to lock horns with the 2023 Rugby World Cup winners and top-ranked side, the Springboks, in July.