Springboks

Munster sign Springboks hooker Marnus van der Merwe

The 29-year-old previously played for Cheetahs and Scarlets

Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery to make temporary switch to URC side Bulls

Springbok coaches will provide short-term support after request

Eben Etzebeth’s suspension is lenient for such a repugnant offence

Question marks on whether 12 weeks is enough for eye-gouging on Alex Mann

South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth receives 12-week ban for eye gouging against Wales

Suspension reduced from 18 weeks due to mitigating factors including his previous record

Eben Etzebeth to appear at hearing after red card for alleged eye-gouging

Mid-range offence could see Springbok lock receive eight-week ban

Eben Etzebeth red card mars South Africa demolition job as Wales slump to record home defeat

Springboks score 11 tries in Cardiff but secondrow Etzebeth sent off for eye gouge on Alex Mann

‘Fight, problem-solving, guts’: Johnny Sexton hails Ireland’s response in Springboks clash

Loss of players and chaotic first half on Saturday made for severe test of team and coaches

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s loss against South Africa highlighted one of our biggest problems

Saturday’s defeat to the Springboks highlighted Ireland’s lack of squad depth

Tadhg Beirne named in World Rugby team of the year

South Africa dominate team with Beirne being Ireland’s only representative

Tadhg Beirne believes Ireland will benefit from facing ‘gold standard’ Springboks scrum

Despite disappointment of defeat, Munster player feels national team is heading in the right direction

Saturday Shambles wraps up Ireland’s November window

The Counter Ruck Podcast

Ireland’s 50% win rate in Autumn Nations Series is not where Andy Farrell wants or needs to be

There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts

‘We kept fighting, even down to 12’: Bundee Aki says Springboks battle will stand to Ireland

Jack Crowley echoed Connacht veteran’s sentiments following war of attrition against world champions

Farrell determined to maintain upbeat tone despite South Africa defeat

One ventures Andy Farrell is privately more worried than he lets on, and so must be the scrum coach John Fogarty

Owen Doyle: Ireland v South Africa was a poisonous match, but don’t blame the referee

If Aviva Stadium debacle doesn’t convince World Rugby to fix the sport, nothing will

Ireland show heroic defiance in face of ferocious pummelling from Springboks

Ireland reduced to 12 for a spell as referee Matthew Carley features prominently

John O’Sullivan: World Rugby may as well put the sport in the bin after Saturday’s farce

Matthew Carley showed seven yellow cards on Saturday, with one upgraded and one rescinded, but there probably should have been more

Too many bums on seats in Irish sinbin leaves commentators in counting chaos

Donal Lenihan found himself in need of an abacus for much of Saturday’s game at the Aviva

‘Like the terminator, they refused to die’: South African media reacts to Springboks’ win over Ireland

World champions’ dominant display draws praise but visiting media credit Ireland’s dogged resistance in defeat

Ireland must address crux of scrum issues – Five things we learned from this weekend’s action

Ill-discipline hindered Ireland against the Springboks, but their admirable collective spirit offered some solace

Andy Farrell draws positives from spirited Ireland in ‘chaotic’ South Africa defeat

‘I’m proud of the fight, the courage, the character that we showed at times,’ says Caelan Doris

Rassie Erasmus praises South Africa’s dominant scrum after ‘sweet’ win over Ireland

Head coach said he was giving travelling fans the thumbs up at the end of the game

Only Ireland’s courage saved them from a scoreboard thrashing against South Africa

Ireland broke the law to survive but by breaking the law they had no chance of survival

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 indiscipline was hugely damaging against the Springboks

Given the heroic closing stages, Andy Farrell will wonder the cost of energy-sapping first half

Ireland player ratings v South Africa: James Ryan’s red card costs team

Mack Hansen and Caelan Doris among those who impressed in difficult circumstances

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu: Springbok prodigy has a chance to hit the next level at Aviva

Rassie Erasmus wants to see how the talented 23-year-old outhalf handles the cauldron of a Test against Ireland

Ireland v South Africa: Springbok juggernaut may be too powerful to stop

The latest instalment in Ireland’s rivalry with all-conquering Springboks will surely ignite the Aviva

Why is South African rugby’s doping rap sheet much longer than everyone else’s?

How can the IRFU know the extent of any use of banned substances in Irish schools?

Caelan Doris: ‘Momentum has been built, and we want to finish on a proper high’

Irish captain believes Saturday’s final Test match of the year will define the side’s November campaign

Ireland’s improving lineout statistics bode well for South Africa Test match

Setpiece in 2025 running at 89.1%, which is higher than the 85.9% of world champions, the Springboks

Andy Farrell comes to Sam Prendergast’s defence as he highlights outhalf’s qualities

‘I think Sam’s ability as a flyhalf far outweighs a work-on within his game’

Springboks seeing red over recent red cards – and it’s an eyesore for spectators too

Confusing and bewildering rules around tackling have become hugely consequential for the game

Of all the epic confrontations this autumn, Ireland v Springboks will be the monster clash

South Africa are dominating the global game, but they need to avoid red cards if they’re going to beat Andy Farrell’s men

Ireland vs South Africa: rugby’s biggest rivalry?

The Counter Ruck Podcast

Andy Farrell makes four changes for Springboks clash

South Africa make two alterations to the starting team that beat France a fortnight ago

Rassie Erasmus opens up possibility of Springboks reunion with Jacques Nienaber

Head coach would be open to see his good friend return to the fold in 2027 after his Leinster deal ends

Ciarán Murphy: This week has reaffirmed – but also recalibrated – our national identity

Whether it’s Troy Parrott’s hat-trick or Loughmacrory winning their first county final, the joy goes beyond boundaries

Size matters for heavy-hitting Springboks, but is it really their crowning glory?

There’s more to South Africa than their physicality, but it certainly helps

Cheslin Kolbe and South Africa ready for ‘massive’ game against Ireland

Winger has never won in Dublin, while the Springboks last success there was in 2012

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