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Press Conference: Baloucoune Ready For His Opportunity Against South Africa

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'It Doesn't Get Much Bigger Than This For Us'

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The last time they faced off: Ireland v South Africa

Ireland and South Africa face off for the first time since November 2017.   Ireland were comfortable victors on the day with South Africa going on to replace their head coach next next January.   Ahead...

World Rankings Permutations Top spot on the line in Dublin

Ireland's status as the world’s best team is under threat from the reigning champions.   South Africa will replace Ireland as the number one ranked team in the world if they beat them at the...

Three players called into South Africa A squad

Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw, Leolin Zas (wing) and JJ Kotze (hooker) were called up to the South Africa ‘A’ squad on Friday as injury replacements for Sbu Nkosi, Marco van Staden and...

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Springbok test

Andy Farrell has been forced into tweaking his starting lineup on the eve of Ireland's clash against the World Champion Springboks on Saturday.   Robbie Henshaw has withdrawn from the matchday 23...

Stats and facts: Ireland v South Africa

The Irish Rugby team return to competitve action for the first time since their historic win over New Zealand in the summer.   Here are stats and facts ahead of their clash with world champions,...

Biggar to leave Northampton Saints with immediate effect

Northampton Saints can confirm that Dan Biggar will depart the Club with immediate effect, at the fly-half’s request.   The Club announced earlier this month that the 33-year-old Wales international...