Ireland

Mallett hits out at Springbok critics

Former Springbok boss Nick Mallett has taken on the numerous critics of the current South African game-plan.     The Boks are ranked number 1 in the world and have despatched the British...

Stats & Facts: Argentina v South Africa

South Africa and Argentina face off for the second time in the Rugby Championship this weekend.   We take a look at the stats and facts ahead of the clash.   Although South Africa are hosting...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

Argentina have the opportunity to climb the World Rugby Rankings this weekend.   Los Pumas face off against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium –...

Every Keith Earls Try for Ireland!

Stats & Facts: South Africa v Argentina

A look at the head to head stats and facts for the second game of the Rugby Championship.   SOUTH AFRICA v ARGENTINA – NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM, PORT ELIZABETH – KO 17:05 (16:05...

"I'd like to see coaches from each of the four nations" - Rory Best

Former Ireland and Lions' hooker Rory Best has called for changes in how the British and Irish Lions coaching staff is selected.   Speaking on RTE’s Game On, The former Ireland captain...

O'Driscoll's unflattering assessment of van der Merwe

Lions and Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll was honest in his assessment of winger Duhan van der Merwe during the recent 2021 Lions series in South Africa but was not very complimentary of the 26...

Ryan, Steenkamp join O'Gara's coaching staff

La Rochelle have confirmed their new coaching structures ahead of the 2021/22 season.    With Jono Gibbes departing the club, joining Clermont, Ronan O'Gara has been promoted from Head Coach...

A look at the career of Aaron Smith as his 100th Test approaches

Saturday will see one of the biggest milestones in the career of arguably the best scrumhalf in the world, Aaron Smith.    Smith is set to take the field for the one hundredth time in his country’s...

Aaron Smith to play his 100th test against the Wallabies

It will be a special night for halfback Aaron Smith, who will play his 100th Test, after making his Test debut against Ireland back in 2012.The starting front row is unchanged from the last Test outing...