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Ireland 19-16 South Africa: Farrell's men edge tight contest against Springboks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were two tries apiece at the Aviva Stadium, but a Johnny Sexton penalty proved enough for Ireland to get the win against South Africa.     An impressive second-half performance from...

Kolisi: Boks will give everything against Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi vowed that his team would give everything when they line up against Ireland, the top-ranked team in the world, at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and shot down suggestions that...

The Scots square off against Fiji for the ninth time

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the ninth time in their histories, the Scots and Fiji will lock horns, this time at Murrayfield.   Fiji will have braced themselves for a backlash from Scotland after the latter came agonisingly...

The last time they faced off: Ireland v South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

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

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

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...