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Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton says beating defending champions South Africa is among Ireland’s best Rugby World Cup wins but insists his team must push on and “make it count”.   Andy Farrell’s...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa v Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In one of the most hotly anticipated fixture of the Pool stages of Rugby World Cup 2023, Ireland met South Africa in Pool B at the State de France in Saint-Denis.   The match turned out to be a...

Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell hailed the mental strength of his players after Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a statement 13-8 success over South Africa.   The...

South Africa v Ireland |The moments that changed it all

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland silenced the South African faithful at the Stade de France in St Dennis this evening by completing a much deserved win over the defending champion Springboks. In a game that was tightly contested...

RSA 8-13 IRE: Ireland reaction (Aki, captain Sexton, head coach Farrell)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On field reaction from Ireland's Mastercard Player of the Match Bundee Aki, captain Johnny Sexton and head coach Andy Farrell following their 13-8 win against South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday,...

RSA 8-13 IRE: South Africa reaction (captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On field Reaction from South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and head coach Jacques Nienaber following their team's 13-8 defeat by Ireland in Pool B at the Stade de France on Saturday Siya Kolisi, captain On...

Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris. Mack Hansen’s try and...

Ireland reaction (Aki, captain Sexton, head coach Farrell)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION Bundee Aki, Mastercard Player of the Match and centre On the crowd:"I am lost for words, these Irish fans are incredible. I have never witnessed anything like this, the travel crowd...

South Africa reaction (captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi, captain On the intense match: "We would have loved to win but it was a great game, an intense game. Congrats to them. They played really well. They were able to hold the pressure in...

Ireland beat Boks in battle of titans

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland cemented their status as the number one-ranked side in world rugby as they edged an enthralling tussle with defending champions South Africa at the Stade de France. Manie Libbok’s early...