Ireland

Ireland back heavy hitters against Boks

Bundee Aki will make his 50th Test appearance as Ireland have opted for continuity over innovation for the crunch World Cup clash against the Springboks.

Dobson applauds Rassie’s ‘masterful gamble’

John Dobson rubbished safety concerns around South Africa’s Bomb Squad while giving credit to the Bok coaches for rolling the dice against Ireland.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi takes part in a training session at Fauvettes Stadium, in Domont, north of Paris, on September 19, 2023, as part of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup. South Africa Springboks will meet Ireland for their next pool B match of the 2023 World Cup.

Kolisi: Boks braced for breakdown battle

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have placed a big emphasis on the breakdown battle for their crucial World Cup clash against Ireland on Saturday.

Aplon excited by Bok 7-1 split

Gio Aplon says the Springboks are hiding their plans to beat Ireland in plain sight by unleashing a seven-one split on the bench in Paris.

Irish players celebrates after Ireland's flanker Josh van der Flier (red cap, 3rd right) scores their first try during the Autumn International friendly rugby union match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, on November 5, 2022. (

Muller: Boks must lose to win

The Springboks must lose to Ireland in the big World Cup pool clash in Paris if they hope to retain their status as world champions, according to former lock Johann Muller.

Ireland icon unlocks Bok defence

La Rochelle head coach and Irish legend Ronan O’Gara has provided key insight on how his countrymen can break down the Springboks on Saturday.

Irish to defuse the Nuke Squad

Assistant coach Simon Easterby is not fazed by the prospect of Ireland tackling the Springboks’ 7-1 split on the bench, and are devising plans of their own for Saturday.

BKT United Rugby Championship Final, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa 27/5/2023 DHL Stormers vs Munster Munster’s RG Snyman and Jean Kleyn celebrates with the URC Trophy

Vodacom URC on top of the world

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship playing heavyweights on Saturday night in Paris will fight for the right to be ranked number one in the world when Ireland face South Africa in the World Cup.

Springboks vs Ireland: Guess Man of the Match and win!

Correctly predict the Man of the Match in Saturday’s clash between the Springboks and Ireland to stand a chance of winning a R3000 shopping voucher, courtesy of Airscream and Airpops!

Ireland to take the fight to Boks

Scrum coach John Fogarty and flyhalf Jack Crowley said Ireland will front up to the formidable pack and innovation of the Springboks when the teams clash on Saturday.