Rugby

Ireland v South Africa: Battling Irish side beaten by Springboks – As it happened

Three yellow cards and a red card for Ireland in first half as they could not deal with South African physicality

Ireland's Sam Prendergast appears dejected after the game. Photograph: PA
Ireland's Sam Prendergast appears dejected after the game. Photograph: PA
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David Gorman
Sat Nov 22 2025 - 21:32
Ireland RugbySpringboksAutumn Nations SeriesAndy Farrell