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Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt would be a hard act to follow

Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt would be a hard act to follow

In context Ireland have a bright season under a very progressive coach

Tue Jun 28 2016 - 05:50
Eoin Reddan regrets not marking  farewell with a series win

Eoin Reddan regrets not marking farewell with a series win

But veteran scrumhalf will take many memories with him from a great career

Tue Jun 28 2016 - 00:26
Ireland let South Africa off the hook in final Test

Ireland let South Africa off the hook in final Test

Joe Schmidt’s side superior but fail to take full advantage in Port Elizabeth

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 01:00
Is this the end of the road for Joe Schmidt and Ireland?

Is this the end of the road for Joe Schmidt and Ireland?

Long-term future of Ireland coach remains in doubt due to his family circumstances

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 01:00
Iain Henderson targets win over All Blacks in Chicago

Iain Henderson targets win over All Blacks in Chicago

Ireland secondrow believes South Africa tour a real stepping stone for young side

Sun Jun 26 2016 - 13:03
Ireland fall short as South Africa claim series victory

Ireland fall short as South Africa claim series victory

Joe Schmidt’s side had opportunities before losing tight affair in Port Elizabeth

Sun Jun 26 2016 - 09:45
Joe Schmidt: ‘We got a couple of nice invites tonight that we didn’t turn up for’

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 on

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 20:55
Buoyant Boks stand between Ireland and history

Buoyant Boks stand between Ireland and history

Joe Schmidt’s weakened team seek to stop South Africa in final test in Port Elizabeth

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 01:37
Luke Marshall back leading posse with Springboks the target

Luke Marshall back leading posse with Springboks the target

Ulster centre wants to create history with series clinching Test victory over South Africa

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 01:36
Andy Farrell looking for benchmark performance from Ireland in final Test

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 ask

Gerry Thornley: Slowing the Boks’ momentum is a big ask

South Africa’s physical game is challenging, but Schmidt says being combative is key

Fri Jun 24 2016 - 01:00
Eoin Reddan hailed as he announces his retirement

Eoin Reddan hailed as he announces his retirement

Scrumhalf played in three World Cups and won two Six Nations titles with Ireland

Fri Jun 24 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt pays tribute to 'incredible' Eoin Reddan

Joe Schmidt pays tribute to 'incredible' Eoin Reddan

Keith Earls also spoke of how the squad is chanelling the spirit of their football counterparts

Thu Jun 23 2016 - 15:33
Ireland’s Jared Payne ruled out of decider against South Africa

Ireland’s Jared Payne ruled out of decider against South Africa

Ireland fullback will miss series decider in Port Elizabeth with a calf injury

Thu Jun 23 2016 - 13:43
Ruan Cumbrinck makes first start for Springboks

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 leg

Gerry Thornley: Ireland to revert to core values for final leg

Pack for first Test to return with Luke Marshall and Stuart Olding to line up in centre

Thu Jun 23 2016 - 06:00
Iain Henderson confident Ireland can clinch South Africa series

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 secondrow

Thu Jun 23 2016 - 01:00
Irish focus needs to stay on ‘next phase, that next play or set-piece’

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 processes

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 12:32
Schmidt’s demanding regime keeps O’Halloran on his toes

Schmidt’s demanding regime keeps O’Halloran on his toes

Connacht fullback has found intensity of Ireland set-up quite daunting

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 01:00
Ireland assess injuries ahead of third Test against South Africa

Ireland assess injuries ahead of third Test against South Africa

Scrum coach Greg Feek says a number of players sat out training as a precaution

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 01:00
Greg Feek: Ireland U-20s an inspiration for senior side

Greg Feek: Ireland U-20s an inspiration for senior side

Ireland’s scrum coach pleased with how his pack have matched physical Springboks

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 15:52
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s ability  to learn from their losses bodes well

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s ability to learn from their losses bodes well

Development of squad depth a key part of tour to South Africa

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 07:00
Conor Murray says ‘angry’ Irish still aiming to make history

Conor Murray says ‘angry’ Irish still aiming to make history

Ireland scrumhalf set to win 50th cap in only his fifth season in the green jersey

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 01:18
Allister Coetzee promises Ireland another war of attrition

Allister Coetzee promises Ireland another war of attrition

Springbok coach has warmed to his task having got first win under his belt

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 01:03
Joe Schmidt defends use of Irish bench against South Africa

Joe Schmidt defends use of Irish bench against South Africa

Ireland coach says altitude was factor in reluctance to bring in fresh legs at Ellis Park

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt defends substitution tactics in Johannesburg loss

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

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

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 Test

Joe Schmidt’s options limited with Henshaw set to miss final Test

Ireland coach admits team were tiring during South Africa’s last-quarter stampede

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 01:02
Ireland tumble down mountain after approaching historic heights

Ireland tumble down mountain after approaching historic heights

Joe Schmidt’s men succumb to fatigue as Springbok replacements ride to rescue

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 01:01
Gerry Thornley: Lessons learned hard way  will benefit Irish newcomers

Gerry Thornley: Lessons learned hard way will benefit Irish newcomers

Debutant Quinn Roux relishes his ‘emotional’ day against his boyhood idols

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 01:00
Robbie Henshaw a real concern for series decider

Robbie Henshaw a real concern for series decider

Ireland centre a casualty of bruising endgame as South Africa level series with Ireland

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 20:32
Series win slips from Ireland’s grasp in South Africa

Series win slips from Ireland’s grasp in South Africa

Late Springbok fightback denies Ireland historic series win to set up decider next Saturday

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 19:33
Stuart Olding determined to  seize day with Ireland

Stuart Olding determined to seize day with Ireland

Centre eager to play his part in the Ulster resurgence in Irish backline

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 06:01
Ireland v South Africa: Ireland ready to climb mount improbable

Ireland v South Africa: Ireland ready to climb mount improbable

Joe Schmidt’s men have chance but another win really would be extraordinary

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 00:41
Ireland target historic series win in South Africa

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 career

Tadhg Furlong faces ‘The Beast’ in toughest challenge of career

Leinster loosehead comes in for Mike Ross for second rugby Test against South Africa

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 01:00
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt denies deal for New Zealand return

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt denies deal for New Zealand return

Coach prepared to experiment for second and pivotal Test against South Africa

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt sees Stuart Olding and Gordon D’Arcy comparison

Joe Schmidt sees Stuart Olding and Gordon D’Arcy comparison

Irish 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 team

Uncapped Quinn Roux among five changes to Ireland team

Stuart Olding, Tadgh Furlong, Rhys Ruddock and Craig Gilroy all come in for second test

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 13:41
South Africa v Ireland: Joe Schmidt set to ring changes

South Africa v Ireland: Joe Schmidt set to ring changes

Quinn Roux may make Test debut in crunch game while Craig Gilroy could be recalled

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 10:28
History still in the making for Devin Toner in South Africa

History still in the making for Devin Toner in South Africa

Despite the recent death of his father, the Ireland secondrow is at his usual best

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 01:00
Rhys Ruddock: We’re at our best when we are fearful

Rhys Ruddock: We’re at our best when we are fearful

Leinster blindside flanker is most readymade replacement for the suspended CJ Stander

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 12:38
Paddy Jackson shows what he can do on international stage

Paddy Jackson shows what he can do on international stage

The Ulster outhalf put previous appearances behind him in Test against South Africa

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 02:55
Jared Payne ready for bruised Boks to come out charging

Jared Payne ready for bruised Boks to come out charging

South Africa like to start quickly at Ellis Park as opponents catch their breath at altitude

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip: ‘We’re not getting too carried away with ourselves’

Jamie Heaslip: ‘We’re not getting too carried away with ourselves’

Ireland backrow believes experience of playing European back-to-back matches helps

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 16:36
Ireland to reluctantly accept CJ Stander one-match ban

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 corner

Gerry Thornley: Irish grit backs Springboks into a corner

While the mighty Boks rarely lose a series, this courageous Ireland outfit are capable and able

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 05:00
Andrew Trimble: ‘There’s another job to do now’

Andrew Trimble: ‘There’s another job to do now’

Ireland winger says ‘something clicked’ as Ireland dug deep to repel the Springboks

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 01:00
Stander given one-week ban for Lambie tackle

Stander given one-week ban for Lambie tackle

Flanker to miss Johannesburg Test but will be available for Port Elizabeth fixture

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 01:00
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