Ireland join red card resistance
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has joined France in voicing strong opposition to World Rugby’s proposed global trial of the 20-minute red card.
Boks surrender top ranking
The Springboks have let their lead at the top of World Rugby’s Test rankings slip by suffering a narrow defeat to Argentina on Saturday.
Wallabies hoping for luck of the Irish against Boks
Inspired by Ireland’s turnaround against the Springboks in July, Wallabies rookie Luke Reimer believes it’s “possible” for Australia to defeat the world champions in Perth on Saturday.
Ireland scoop former Bok fitness guru
The IRFU have announced the appointment of former Springbok fitness coach Aled Walters as Ireland’s new head of athletic performance.
Campese: Stop the stupid sh*thousery
David Campese has launched a passionate plea for players to take responsibility for indulging in career-ending tactics, following Malcolm Marx’s scare in the July internationals.
Owens: Irish ‘lucky’ to escape heavy penalty
Former referee Nigel Owens says Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and James Ryan are fortunate not to face a harsher punishment for their clear-out on Bok star Malcolm Marx.
Crocked Boks count cost of Ireland series
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed at least three veterans will miss the 2024 Rugby Championship opener in Australia after suffering injuries in the second Test against Ireland.
Watch: Ox bats away scrum critic
Ox Nche was left straight-faced when he was asked about the Springbok scrum “not functioning” after his man of the match performance against Ireland in Durban.
Watch: Ireland stars party with Saffas
Bundee Aki brought a version of Zombie to South Africans while celebrating Ireland’s thrilling victory over the Springboks in Durban.
Mallett slams Bok tactics
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett said a change of gameplan late in the match led to South Africa’s one-point series-deciding defeat against Ireland in Durban on Saturday.
