Joe Schmidt rues second half implosion but series win in Port Elizabeth remains the target
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland coach Joe Schmidt admitted he has a big job on his hands to lift his troops for next week's Test series decider against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
Coetzee applauds Springboks in first win as coach
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAllister Coetzee applauded the fighting spirit of his team, following the remarkable 32-26 win over Ireland.
Pumas tame Sharks
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Steval Pumas remain third on the overall points log of the new provincial tournament after convincingly beating the Cell C Sharks XV 35-13 (halftime 21-6) at Arbor Park in Newcastle on Saturday evening.
South Africa v Ireland: Mistakes proved costly - skipper Best
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland captain Rory Best says his side's second-half mistakes proved costly in their second Test defeat by South Africa.
Five talking points from Ireland's defeat to South Africa
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHere we take a closer look at the main talking points from South Africa's incredible 32 26 comeback win over Ireland, which levelled the series ahead of next week's pivotal Test in Port Elizabeth.
Player ratings: Thin air
1 decade ago by Rugby 365OPINION: They dominated proceedings for 61 minutes and fed on the Springboks' mistakes but ran our of steam and got blown away to suffer a 26-32 defeat after holding a 26-10 lead.
Boks roar like Lions to win
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Springboks produced a Lion out of the hat as they stormed back from being 19-3 down to beat Ireland 32-26 in an epic Castle Lager Incoming Tours match in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Boks roar like Lions to win
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Springboks produced a Lion out of the hat as they stormed back from being 19-3 down to beat Ireland 32-26 in an epic Castle Lager Incoming Tours match in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Player ratings: Super Subs
1 decade ago by Rugby 365OPINION: For 60 minutes, the Springboks were woeful but, with form replacements coming onto the field, they dominated the final 30 minutes to claim a 32-26 victory over Ireland in Johannesburg.
South Africa edge past Ireland with dramatic late comeback to square series
1 decade ago by The Guardian• South Africa 32-26 Ireland• Damian de Allende’s late try completes comeback for SpringboksSouth Africa staged a remarkable comeback in Johannesburg to square the series having looked a beaten side...
