Paddy Jackson to Perpignan leaves Ulster question unsolved

Province are bereft of outhalves while Leinster and Munster have an abundance

Gatland praises next generation after narrow Springboks win

Rassie Erasmus laments defensive errors as Wales edge tight Test match in Washington

Gerry Thornley: Wherever Joey Carbery goes it's a win for Ireland

The 22-year-old is on the horns of a dilemma and has no guarantees with Leinster or Ulster

Carbery rejects Ulster move as possible Munster deal looms

Ulster still seeking permission to sign an established international outhalf

Gordon D’Arcy: The real project players should be those developed by the IRFU

Not enough being done to nurture Irish born players ahead of recruiting overseas

Liam Toland: Aki and Ireland hammer the hammers

Exciting times ahead if Ireland can build on this record-breaking performance

Boks botch it as Ireland make it look almost too easy

High-calibre performances from Irish team leave South Africa a shell of their former selves

Ireland expose gulf in class with South Africa with record win

Winning scoreline of 38-3 no more than Joe Schmidt’s side deserve at the Aviva Stadium

Allister Coetzee says Ireland face a ‘solid’ Springboks defence

Three changes made to side that lost to All Blacks by a point in Rugby Championship

Allister Coetzee hails Ireland as the ‘New Zealand of Europe’

Springboks coach highlights pairing of Murray and Sexton in build up to first Test

Johann van Graan to join Munster after France Test

Coach will be “a big loss to the Springboks but a massive gain for Munster,” says Coetzee

New Zealand complete unbeaten Rugby Championship campaign

South Africa restore pride with battling display at Newlands

South Africa and Australia draw again

Springboks rue late missed penalty as the sides draw for a second time in Rugby Championship

Springboks fight back to draw with Australia in Perth

South Africa trail by 10 points in the second half but Wallabies’ lead is clawed back

Springboks grind down Argentina as revival continues

South Africa kill off the Pumas in final quarter to open Rugby Championship with a win

Wales add to South Africa’s woes with famous victory

Eighth Test defeat in 2016 for the Springboks, Wales record third November win

It’s not the end for dropped Springboks star Bryan Habana

Allister Coetzee: ‘He has not just got a role to play on the field, but a massive role off it’

Conor O’Shea’s Italy stun South Africa in Florence

‘For us, this is just a start but it’s a very good one’ - former Irish fullback delighted with win

Liam Toland: All Blacks are not perfect – but Ireland need to be

There are a million things New Zealand do better than us but Ireland can still prevail

New Zealand thrash South Africa to all but seal title

Hooker Dane Coles inspires three tries in second-half blitz in Christchurch

Late Warren Whiteley try gives South Africa narrow win

Argentina led by 10 points with 10 minutes remaining in Nelspruit

Hurricanes land first Super Rugby title

Lions beaten in Wellington as Beaudan Barrett try seals victory

Elton Jantjies’s skills propel Lions to first Super Rugby final

South African franchise take down defending champions Highlanders at Ellis Park

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

Allister Coetzee: Victory over Ireland a highlight of my career

‘It’s quite an extraordinary win against a quality Irish side’

Matt Williams: Breathless Irish left to rue one that got away

Joe Schmidt has to lift weary team after blowing lifetime opportunity in Johannesburg

Springboks 32 Ireland 26: The South African press reacts

Joy taken from Alistair Coetzee’s first win is tempered by first half performance

Series win slips from Ireland’s grasp in South Africa

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

Ireland v South Africa: Ireland ready to climb mount improbable

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

Uncapped Quinn Roux among five changes to Ireland team

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

A historic win, sure, but gruelling series has a way to go

Mulling over the next two games, Joe Schmidt displays a wary attitude to altitudes

Ireland and Joe Schmidt wary of wounded Springboks

CJ Stander will learn if he has to serve any further suspension on Monday

Ireland claim historic victory over South Africa in Cape Town

CJ Stander sent off after 22 minutes but Joe Schmidt’s side hang on for first win over Sprinboks in South Africa

South African rugby still a black and white issue

Pressure mounts on coach Allister Coetzee to give more black players a chance

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