Matt Williams: Whether Ireland are ready for All Blacks is big ‘unknown unknown’
Springboks have already exposed New Zealand flaws, but can Andy Farrell’s side take advantage?
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Johnny Watterson: Haters gonna hate the next four weeks of intense Test rugby
The outcomes of the November internationals will shape how Ireland fare in the Rugby World Cup draw
View from New Zealand: Huge pay day the main reason All Blacks are facing Ireland in Chicago
There’s a growing concern in New Zealand that the focus is more on winning investment than on the All Blacks’ ability to win games
Ireland’s autumn squad set to have familiar look with some summer springers set for inclusion
Caelan Doris set to make a return although doubts remain over fitness of Joe McCarthy after foot injury picked up on Lions tour
Leinster add South African backrow Josh Neill to academy
Backrower to join Leinster from Western Province early next year
Is Father Time catching up with this legendary generation of Springboks?
Spine of team that won two World Cups is past its best and the next generation have yet to be battle-tested
Wallabies break South Africa’s aura of invincibility in win that asks: is Australian rugby back?
Joe Schmidt’s side earned a first win in Johannesburg since 1963 on Saturday
Springboks’ new approach is great news for the game of rugby
Encounter with Springboks at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, will be daunting task for Joe Schmidt’s squad
Australian rugby could be off life-support thanks to Wallabies’ Test win over Lions
‘Genial’ Joe Schmidt did the impossible by building a squad able to compete against the Tourists in first place
From all-out brawls to eye-gouging and worse: a brief history of Lions Tour violence
Games over the last 50 years have been marred by stand-out brutality on both sides
How Jacques Nienaber made Leinster’s defence thrive on the knife edge
Jacques Nienaber helped Leinster do something no team had ever done in the Champions Cup - and then they did it again
RG Snyman: Leinster lock happy to stay another year with the province
Springbok has been one of Leinster’s star performers after arriving from Munster this season
Felix Jones will return to coaching role with South Africa
Former Ireland international had previously helped Sprinboks win two World Cups before joining England’s backroom team
Springboks extend Wales’ record losing run with victory in Cardiff
Pressure mounts on Wales head coach Warren Gatland to resign
Ireland fall to third in world rankings after defeat to New Zealand
Ireland lose top spot as South Africa take over first after defeat of Scotland and New Zealand second
Wallabies make gains but need wins to capitalise on golden decade ahead
Joe Schmidt has overseen progress since taking the reins but no one at Rugby Australia HQ will be grinning until its teams start winning
Thaakir Abrahams: ‘What Cheslin Kolbe has done is open doors for players like me’
Munster player may be small in size but has the ability to make a big impact
Springboks welcome back experienced cohort ahead of home Tests against New Zealand
Return of experienced quintet including prop Steven Kitshoff and number eight Jasper Wiese a boost for South Africa while RG Snyman also likely to be fit for Johannesburg clash against New Zealand
Blunt Australia attack gives Joe Schmidt a headache ahead of Argentina trip
Rugby Championship: Head coach will be hoping outhalf Noah Lolesio can build on decent display against Springboks’ B-team
Argentina braced for New Zealand backlash as Kiwis call up experienced Sam Cane
South Africa make 10 changes to their side for the second Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Perth
Matt Williams: Liberated Springboks rediscover their rugby soul
Showing the influence of new attack coach Tony Brown, South Africa produced sensational rugby against outclassed Australia while Felipe Contepomi’s brilliant Pumas shocked New Zealand
Australia left licking their wounds after mauling by the Springboks
Joe Schmidt must somehow rebuild his young squad’s shattered confidence as they brace themselves for the second Test against South Africa this weekend at Perth's Optus Stadium
Matt Williams: Joe Schmidt’s biggest problem in Australia stems from the Kiwis who came before him
New trial laws in the Rugby Championship could make the sport more entertaining
Wallabies face true test of rediscovered mettle against heavy-hitters South Africa
Australia have made a bright start to coach Joe Schmidt’s reign but will learn more about their standing in two Tests against the Springboks
By the numbers: the key questions facing Ireland after dramatic South African tour
Who can make up for Dan Sheehan’s lost impact? Do Ireland need to adapt their possession-based attack? Where are the props?
Gerry Thornley: Ireland win in South Africa a reminder that Andy Farrell is a true original
Ireland’s victory over Springboks in Durban after a long season was fitting reward for an authentic coach
Owen Doyle: Brutal and compelling Test was great to watch – but who’d want to play it?
South Africa v Ireland: In their reimagining of the game, it’s very doubtful that this is what World Rugby have in mind
Ireland v South Africa: ‘When you get a win like that it makes your summer. It’s not an exaggeration’
Ireland stalwart James Ryan salutes the impact of Ireland’s last-gasp victory over world champions South Africa courtesy of a magical moment from Ciarán Frawley
Five things we learned from Ireland’s victory over South Africa
A confidence to back themselves was evident as the game counted down to Frawley’s kick
‘It was the best of times ... but became the worst’: How the South African media reacted to Ireland’s win
Hero Ciarán Frawley talks about the ‘ugliest drop goal’ of his life
South Africa 24 Ireland 25 - Frawley’s drop goal hands Ireland a famous victory
Leinster outhalf strikes with the last kick of the game to level the Test series in Durban
Jack Crowley impresses early on in his journey to becoming Ireland’s go-to man
The outhalf has plenty of room for improvement but has already shown enough qualities to mitigate the loss of Johnny Sexton
Ireland need to tap into their usual standards of energy and accuracy
All forms of kicking against South Africa needs to be precise, and it needs to be well thought out
Pieter-Steph du Toit, the battling Bok who keeps putting his body on the line
Inspired by his grandfather, the South African flanker says he’s living his dream - and aims to add a series win over Ireland to his two Rugby World Cup medals
How South Africa’s new attack can inspire Ireland to click back into gear
Ireland used to be a team renowned for their wide attacking threat - South Africa took that mantle last weekend
Ireland v South Africa showcased a rugby loophole that is a sure-fire recipe for injury
Ireland and South Africa's second Test may show further evidence that Springboks are getting better and rugby is still not as safe as it should be
South Africa vs Ireland: Caelan Doris named captain as Peter O’Mahony drops to bench
Garry Ringrose, James Ryan, Conor Murray and Rónan Kelleher all come into the starting XV for the second Test
Rassie Erasmus names unchanged side and expects another tight clash with Ireland
Team that will line out in Durban will be the most experienced starting line-up in Springbok history
Ireland summon Heffernan and Doak as Sheehan and Casey are ruled out of second South Africa Test
Conor Murray says there are ‘plenty of positives’ from the first Test, and they are not walking around ‘with our heads down’
Talking points around Springboks victory focus on television match official
‘It’s fine margins,so they have to be very clear. It’s a big Test match so you’d rather have one replay too many than two too little’
Lengthy injury list emerges after Ireland’s first Test loss to South Africa
Possible ACL injury sustained by Dan Sheehan, Craig Casey concussed, while Andrew Porter, Bundee Aki and James Lowe in treatment room
TV View: No sign of Ireland’s call in Pretoria as TMO decisions give pundits the pip
Rory Best was irked during ‘heavyweight bout’ between Ireland and South Africa as none of the marginal calls seemed to go our way
Five things we learned from Ireland’s loss to the Springboks in the first Test
Ireland stay in the game; tuning into Lowe frequency; first-quarter panic costly; Ireland suffer on marginal call; making the kicks count
‘Controversial moments galore’: How the media reacted to South Africa’s win over Ireland
Ireland and South Africa clash saw lots of mistakes, but that did not take away from exciting nature of the match in Loftus Versfeld
South Africa 27 Ireland 20 - as it happened
Errors prove costly for Ireland as they fail to overturn early deficit despite second half comeback in Pretoria
Ireland’s Joe McCarthy conundrum: can he do the business at the breakdown?
Saturday’s game will be the biggest test of the 23-year-old lock’s young international career
Ireland’s last encounter against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld descended into violence
Pretoria ground’s status as a graveyard for Ireland’s ambitions has remained largely intact since that infamous 1998 game
South Africa vs Ireland: TV details, kick-off time and team news
All you need to know ahead of the first Test of Ireland’s two-match tour of South Africa
South Africa vs Ireland: Jamie Osborne in line for surprise debut at fullback
Leinster youngster has largely played at centre this season but has the potential skillset to deputise for Hugo Keenan
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