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Ireland defeat the Springboks in Durban

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland grabbed a dramatic 25-24 victory (half-time 16-6) over the Springboks in Durban on Saturday evening to not only level the Castle Lager Incoming Series, but also hand the Rugby World Cup champions...

Seven top performers | Springboks v Ireland | Test 2

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Come the day and come the hour! A drop goal from Ciaran Frawley and a win for Ireland! What a game of rugby we had.   Our top performers from this EPIC match South AfricaOx Nche (Man of the match) The...

WATCH: Frawley steals the game with a drop goal

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

After coming off the bench, and cutting the defict down to 2 points with a drop goal, Frawley put the dagger in the hearts of South Africans when he again slotted another drop goal, this time to seal the...

WATCH: Frawley drop goal

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

After coming off the bench, Ciarian Frawley spurred on the Irish to continue applying the pressure. It would eventually pay off as a drop goal from Frawley cut the deficit from 24-19 to 24-22.  See...

WATCH: Conor Murray opens the scoring

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The game between the South Africa and Ireland got off to a bruising start with a few of the Springbok players going off due to blood injuries. However the visitors were the first to get on the board when...

“Conor has a good kicking game, so we’ll be challenged under the high ball"

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the team would be playing for all South Africans when they take the field against Ireland in the Castle Lager Incoming Series decider in Durban on Saturday.   Both...

Farrell is "more than fully confident" in Caelan Doris' ability as captain.

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A hot winters day out in Durban as the dust settles on Irelands team announcement, which included the revelation that Peter O’Mahony has been dropped to the bench as 26-year-old Caelan Doris takes...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland can only return to top spot if they beat South Africa by more than 15 points...

South Africa vs Ireland: A look at the scrum-half battle

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Irish have officially named their team set to take on the Springboks in their second test on Saturday. All eyes will ascend on Kings Parks stadium for the final game of the two-game series. Bragging...

Caelan Doris named captain as Peter O’Mahony starts on the bench

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s second Test against South Africa in Durban (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time). Caelan Doris captains...