Leinster confirm double whammy of injuries for Ireland pair
Ireland pair Ryan Baird and Jamie Osborne are set to miss the start of the 2026 Six Nations through injury.
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The 'toughest' RWC 2027 pool if draw was made today
Based on the highest-ranked teams in each band, the Springboks could be up against fellow former winners of the Webb Ellis Cup.
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International
Opinion
Thumbgate: The Ireland-South Africa mask has well and truly slipped
Rassie Erasmus has spent the past seven years downplaying the opinions of outsiders. This has been one of his super strengths as S…
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Ireland's Boks defeat compounded by potential Six Nations setback
Ireland forward Ryan Baird is a potential injury doubt for the 2026 Six Nations after suffering a suspected broken leg during Satu…
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
The golden era for Ireland and France is now over
European rugby has been dealt a re-ordering with both Ireland and France declining from where they were a few years ago.
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The one unsettling caveat as South Africa 'completely' dominate Ireland
South Africa may have finally snapped their 13-year Dublin drought on Saturday night but head coach Rassie Erasmus isn’t pretend…
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Ireland camp broach Feinberg-Mngomezulu call as skipper sums up Test in one word
Ireland captain Caelan Doris is confident the adversity experienced in Saturday’s ill-disciplined 24-13 defeat to South Africa w…
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Rassie Erasmus addresses gestures made to crowd from coaches' box
Rassie Erasmus moved to play down suggestions that he was responding to Irish hecklers after appearing to aim a sarcastic thumbs u…
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Rassie Erasmus' telling concession after win over Ireland
Rassie Erasmus has beaten Ireland in Dublin for the first time, with South Africa defeating the world’s fourth-ranked side 24-13…
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'I won't repeat your word': Andy Farrell defends Ireland after defeat to Boks
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has defended his players after their “chaotic” 24-13 Quilter Nations Series defeat to South Af…
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South Africa break 13-year Dublin hoodoo with win over Ireland
Ireland paid a heavy price for ill-discipline as world champions South Africa ended a 13-year wait for victory in Dublin by battli…
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The complete list of 2025 World Rugby Awards winners
With the announcement of the men's 15s player of the year, the full complement of World Rugby Awards winners for 2025 has been rev…
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs Ireland | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Springboks player ratings: Rassie Erasmus registered his first win over Ireland in Dublin as South Africa boss with a dominant 24…
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International
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs South Africa | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Ireland faced off against South Africa in a bruising Quilter Nations Series encounter at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening.
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Felix Jones tackles question of Springboks' struggles against Ireland
Asked this week why the Springboks have struggled to get the upper hand over Ireland in recent meetings, South Africa defence coac…
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What Irish and South African experts really think about the opposition
What do the Irish think about the Boks and what do the Springboks think about Andy Farrell's men? RugbyPass found out...
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'This has been going on for 100 years in Irish rugby': Andy Farrell
Leinster’s Sam Prendergast has been retained ahead of Munster’s Jack Crowley at fly-half for Saturday's 'litmus test' encounte…
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Rassie: 'I must admit I'm waking up thinking, shouldn't we be going 7/1?'
Rassie Erasmus admits he's been second-guessing his selections for the Springboks' heavyweight showdown with Ireland this weekend,…
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Andy Farrell defends Sam Prendergast as 'loaded questions' aimed at flyhalf
Ireland boss Andy Farrell dismissed concerns about Sam Prendergast’s defensive shortcomings after keeping faith with the fly-hal…
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'Bring him back': Ex-England star makes outrageous Andy Farrell call
Ireland coach Andy Farrell should be named the next England rugby league boss and put in charge for the 2026 World Cup, according …
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International
Opinion
Jake White: Before I say what I’m going to say...
That coaching team took the All Blacks to within two points of winning the World Cup. Stick or twist is the perennial teaser in el…
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‘Caelan Doris will always have that Mayo stillness - he leads not by decibel but by gravity’
The Leinster back-row brings balance and poise to Ireland, a calming influence amid the storm of Test rugby.
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Ireland recall four Lions for Springboks clash
Andy Farrell has made four changes to his Ireland team that will take on South Africa on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium, calling up…
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Boks bring back big guns with 11 changes as Erasmus looks to end Ireland hoodoo
Rassie Erasmus has made 11 changes to his South Africa side as he looks to earn his first ever win in Dublin with the Springboks.
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International
Opinion
Why many Springboks fans will never give Ireland their dues
This is it. The last box that needs ticking. The final itch to scratch. The only piece of unfinished business left on the to-do li…
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Crisis averted for Springboks after Franco Mostert hearing
South Africa second-row Franco Mostert is free to play against Ireland on Saturday in the Quilter Nations Series after having his …
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'Good weekend' for injured Irish duo ahead of Springboks
Assistant coach Simon Easterby accepts Ireland must produce their best performance of the autumn to continue their fine recent rec…
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'Weary Wallabies have become too predictable and easy to unpack on tour'
Australia need to 'find their special sauce' and end 2025 on a high against France after a punishing tour of Europe so far.
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Canan Moodie: 'It’s going to be a good challenge for this group'
Moodie, who impressed against Italy in Turin, spoke to Rugby 365 about the challenge that Italy posed, as well as how the Spring…
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Wallabies set for blockbuster start to all-new Nations Championship
Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh believes the all-new Nations Championship will enhance rugby union’s status as one of the world…
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Andy Farrell: Ireland 'a very good side, there’s no doubt about that'
Andy Farrell says he has never doubted Ireland’s quality during a patchy autumn campaign as his side seek to sign off on a high …
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Fixtures released for inaugural Nations Championship in 2026
Six Nations Rugby and SANZAAR have redefined the future of international rugby, unveiling the all-new Nations Championship.
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Andy Farrell insists media are wrong about Ireland's fly-half debate
Head coach Andy Farrell insists the battle to become Ireland’s first-choice fly-half is not simply a two-horse race between Sam …
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Mack Hansen: 'I know there’s a lot of chat about me not being born here'
Mack Hansen insisted Ireland “feels like home” after scoring a first-half hat-trick in a record 46-19 win over his native Aust…
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What Jack Conan makes of the current Bok side
Back-rower Jack Conan believes Ireland’s record win over Australia is a “brilliant launchpad” for a shot at toppling back-to…
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Schmidt: 'Mack was probably the standout Australian player on the field'
Joe Schmidt concedes that unfortunately for the Wallabies, "the standout Australian player" from Saturday's defeat to Ireland.
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