Ireland fall short as South Africa claim series victoryJoe Schmidt’s side had opportunities before losing tight affair in Port ElizabethSun Jun 26 2016 - 09:45
Joe Schmidt: ‘We got a couple of nice invites tonight that we didn’t turn up for’Ireland coach unwilling to talk about decision over Willie le Roux yellow card early onSat Jun 25 2016 - 20:55
Buoyant Boks stand between Ireland and historyJoe Schmidt’s weakened team seek to stop South Africa in final test in Port ElizabethSat Jun 25 2016 - 01:37
Luke Marshall back leading posse with Springboks the targetUlster centre wants to create history with series clinching Test victory over South AfricaSat Jun 25 2016 - 01:36
Andy Farrell looking for benchmark performance from Ireland in final Test‘I think there’s more in us, a more complete game, and we’ll need to show that at the weekend’Fri Jun 24 2016 - 17:19
Gerry Thornley: Slowing the Boks’ momentum is a big askSouth Africa’s physical game is challenging, but Schmidt says being combative is keyFri Jun 24 2016 - 01:00
Eoin Reddan hailed as he announces his retirementScrumhalf played in three World Cups and won two Six Nations titles with IrelandFri Jun 24 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt pays tribute to 'incredible' Eoin ReddanKeith Earls also spoke of how the squad is chanelling the spirit of their football counterpartsThu Jun 23 2016 - 15:33
Ireland’s Jared Payne ruled out of decider against South AfricaIreland fullback will miss series decider in Port Elizabeth with a calf injuryThu Jun 23 2016 - 13:43
Ruan Cumbrinck makes first start for Springboks‘Ireland might be looking at regaining possession much more than just kicking it deep’Thu Jun 23 2016 - 13:22
Gerry Thornley: Ireland to revert to core values for final legPack for first Test to return with Luke Marshall and Stuart Olding to line up in centreThu Jun 23 2016 - 06:00
Iain Henderson confident Ireland can clinch South Africa series‘I don’t see any reason why we can’t go out there and do a job again’ says secondrowThu Jun 23 2016 - 01:00
Irish focus needs to stay on ‘next phase, that next play or set-piece’Andrew Trimble feels Ireland began focusing on winning second Test, not the processesWed Jun 22 2016 - 12:32
Schmidt’s demanding regime keeps O’Halloran on his toesConnacht fullback has found intensity of Ireland set-up quite dauntingWed Jun 22 2016 - 01:00
Ireland assess injuries ahead of third Test against South AfricaScrum coach Greg Feek says a number of players sat out training as a precautionWed Jun 22 2016 - 01:00
Greg Feek: Ireland U-20s an inspiration for senior sideIreland’s scrum coach pleased with how his pack have matched physical SpringboksTue Jun 21 2016 - 15:52
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s ability to learn from their losses bodes wellDevelopment of squad depth a key part of tour to South AfricaTue Jun 21 2016 - 07:00
Conor Murray says ‘angry’ Irish still aiming to make historyIreland scrumhalf set to win 50th cap in only his fifth season in the green jerseyTue Jun 21 2016 - 01:18
Allister Coetzee promises Ireland another war of attritionSpringbok coach has warmed to his task having got first win under his beltTue Jun 21 2016 - 01:03
Joe Schmidt defends use of Irish bench against South AfricaIreland coach says altitude was factor in reluctance to bring in fresh legs at Ellis ParkTue Jun 21 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt defends substitution tactics in Johannesburg loss‘It’s never as simple as just putting players on and saying , oh, he’ll freshen things up’Mon Jun 20 2016 - 16:35
Allister Coetzee: Victory over Ireland a highlight of my career‘It’s quite an extraordinary win against a quality Irish side’Mon Jun 20 2016 - 15:07
Knee injury forces Robbie Henshaw to return home‘He’ll go back and he’ll meet somebody. We’ll probably know a bit more later in the week’Mon Jun 20 2016 - 14:13
Joe Schmidt’s options limited with Henshaw set to miss final TestIreland coach admits team were tiring during South Africa’s last-quarter stampedeMon Jun 20 2016 - 01:02
Ireland tumble down mountain after approaching historic heightsJoe Schmidt’s men succumb to fatigue as Springbok replacements ride to rescueMon Jun 20 2016 - 01:01
Gerry Thornley: Lessons learned hard way will benefit Irish newcomersDebutant Quinn Roux relishes his ‘emotional’ day against his boyhood idolsMon Jun 20 2016 - 01:00
Robbie Henshaw a real concern for series deciderIreland centre a casualty of bruising endgame as South Africa level series with IrelandSat Jun 18 2016 - 20:32
Series win slips from Ireland’s grasp in South AfricaLate Springbok fightback denies Ireland historic series win to set up decider next SaturdaySat Jun 18 2016 - 19:33
Stuart Olding determined to seize day with IrelandCentre eager to play his part in the Ulster resurgence in Irish backlineSat Jun 18 2016 - 06:01
Ireland v South Africa: Ireland ready to climb mount improbableJoe Schmidt’s men have chance but another win really would be extraordinarySat Jun 18 2016 - 00:41
Ireland target historic series win in South Africa‘It’s going to be a massive test for us but it’s one we’re very much looking forward to’Fri Jun 17 2016 - 16:50
Tadhg Furlong faces ‘The Beast’ in toughest challenge of careerLeinster loosehead comes in for Mike Ross for second rugby Test against South AfricaFri Jun 17 2016 - 01:00
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt denies deal for New Zealand returnCoach prepared to experiment for second and pivotal Test against South AfricaFri Jun 17 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt sees Stuart Olding and Gordon D’Arcy comparisonIrish head coach is keen to test the potential of Quinn Roux ‘in that international arena’Thu Jun 16 2016 - 16:10
Uncapped Quinn Roux among five changes to Ireland teamStuart Olding, Tadgh Furlong, Rhys Ruddock and Craig Gilroy all come in for second testThu Jun 16 2016 - 13:41
South Africa v Ireland: Joe Schmidt set to ring changesQuinn Roux may make Test debut in crunch game while Craig Gilroy could be recalledThu Jun 16 2016 - 10:28
History still in the making for Devin Toner in South AfricaDespite the recent death of his father, the Ireland secondrow is at his usual bestThu Jun 16 2016 - 01:00
Rhys Ruddock: We’re at our best when we are fearfulLeinster blindside flanker is most readymade replacement for the suspended CJ StanderWed Jun 15 2016 - 12:38
Paddy Jackson shows what he can do on international stageThe Ulster outhalf put previous appearances behind him in Test against South AfricaWed Jun 15 2016 - 02:55
Jared Payne ready for bruised Boks to come out chargingSouth Africa like to start quickly at Ellis Park as opponents catch their breath at altitudeWed Jun 15 2016 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip: ‘We’re not getting too carried away with ourselves’Ireland backrow believes experience of playing European back-to-back matches helpsTue Jun 14 2016 - 16:36
Ireland to reluctantly accept CJ Stander one-match ban‘The process that he’s gone through over the last three days has just taken forever’Tue Jun 14 2016 - 14:50
Gerry Thornley: Irish grit backs Springboks into a cornerWhile the mighty Boks rarely lose a series, this courageous Ireland outfit are capable and ableTue Jun 14 2016 - 05:00
Andrew Trimble: ‘There’s another job to do now’Ireland winger says ‘something clicked’ as Ireland dug deep to repel the SpringboksTue Jun 14 2016 - 01:00
Stander given one-week ban for Lambie tackleFlanker to miss Johannesburg Test but will be available for Port Elizabeth fixtureTue Jun 14 2016 - 01:00
‘They weren’t interested in playing’ - South Africa bemoan Irish tacticsAllister Coetzee says his team will handle Ireland’s kicking game better in next TestMon Jun 13 2016 - 14:46
Gerry Thornley: Ireland beat South Africa to shake rugby worldIreland’s defeat of Springboks in the first Test ranks among our finest performancesMon Jun 13 2016 - 12:52
A historic win, sure, but gruelling series has a way to goMulling over the next two games, Joe Schmidt displays a wary attitude to altitudesMon Jun 13 2016 - 09:00
Ireland and Joe Schmidt wary of wounded SpringboksCJ Stander will learn if he has to serve any further suspension on MondayMon Jun 13 2016 - 06:30
CJ Stander disciplinary hearing adjourned until MondayMunster captain was shown a red card by referee Mathieu Raynal after 22 minutesSun Jun 12 2016 - 14:24
