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Ireland’s Best: What a way to make history

7 years ago by iol.co.za

When CJ Stander was sent off after 22 minutes on Saturday, Ireland fans may have mistakenly thought it was all over for them.

Boks need to believe: Whiteley

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Warren Whiteley is urging his teammates not to retreat into their shells following their shock loss to Ireland on Saturday.

No excuse for Boks’ historic defeat

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Coach Allister Coetzee has ordered his players to go and “fix it” after their disappointing performance against Ireland on Saturday.

Undermanned Brave Blossoms prevail

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Japan hung on to claim a 26-22 Test victory in Vancouver on Saturday despite playing the last 26 minutes with 14 men.

Allister: Boks didn’t use space out wide

7 years ago by iol.co.za

“We were poor. No excuses.” That was the blunt assessment by Springbok coach Allister Coetzee after his team lost 26-20 to a 14-man Ireland at Newlands on Saturday night.

Ireland knock over disjointed Boks

7 years ago by iol.co.za

A 14-man Ireland secured their first ever triumph on South African soil in a 26-20 victory over the Springboks in the first Test at Newlands.

All Blacks beat gritty Wales

7 years ago by iol.co.za

New Zealand produced a lethal finish to crush Wales 39-21 in the first Test in Auckland.

Making history not enough for Jones

7 years ago by iol.co.za

England rugby union coach Eddie Jones said he wasn't getting carried away despite his side recording their first ever win over Australia in Brisbane.

No playing as individuals - Coetzee

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Much has been said about how the Springboks are going to approach the three-Test series against Ireland.

Bosch at fullback for Junior Boks

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Curwin Bosch kicked nine out of nine in the opening match, but it’s his tactical kicking that will see him at flyhalf for the Junior Boks against Argentina.