‘Fight, problem-solving, guts’: Johnny Sexton hails Ireland’s response in Springboks clash
Loss of players and chaotic first half on Saturday made for severe test of team and coaches
Loss of players and chaotic first half on Saturday made for severe test of team and coaches
Saturday’s defeat to the Springboks highlighted Ireland’s lack of squad depth
There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts
One ventures Andy Farrell is privately more worried than he lets on, and so must be the scrum coach John Fogarty
Ireland broke the law to survive but by breaking the law they had no chance of survival
Three yellow cards and a red card for Ireland in first half as they could not deal with South African physicality
The latest instalment in Ireland’s rivalry with all-conquering Springboks will surely ignite the Aviva
Setpiece in 2025 running at 89.1%, which is higher than the 85.9% of world champions, the Springboks
‘I think Sam’s ability as a flyhalf far outweighs a work-on within his game’
South Africa make two alterations to the starting team that beat France a fortnight ago
Andy Farrell likely to restore Lions frontrow of Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong
‘Are we treated fairly? I don’t think so,’ said assistant coach Mzwandile Stick
World number ones come to Dublin looking to achieve a November clean sweep
‘We’re a very good side,’ said Andy Farrell after win, but he knows South Africa will provide much stiffer test
Younger brother of Joe speaks of his brother’s influence in his development
Mack Hansen’s choice of footwear comes up for discussion after his hat-trick against Australia
Andy Farrell’s men look to make it back-to-back wins at home in Autumn Nations Series
Andy Farrell’s side put in their best performance of the autumn campaign ahead of clash with Sprongboks
History has taught us to beware of any Australian side rebounding from a defeat, but the Wallabies look weary as well as wounded
Australia skipper hails Caelan Doris, who in turn praises ‘indefatigable’ Aussie Fraser McReight
Joe Schmidt must put faith in his only world-class attacking weapon if Wallabies are to have any chance
Connacht back to step into a new role for Ireland against Australia
Australia and Ireland players stayed on message. In taking that approach, they belied the high stakes of Saturday night for Farrell and Schmidt
Head coach makes nine changes, with a clutch of Lions back in the team for reunion clash with Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies
Australia’s head coach knows his side will have to be at their best against his former squad on Saturday
Nine changes for Ireland from last weekend’s win over Japan
Mack Hansen will play at fullback in Saturday’s game, one of nine changes from team that faced Japan
Coach took on ‘bin fire’ of a team in country with little patience for long-term rebuilds
Wounded Wallabies won’t lack for motivation following shock loss to Italy
History teaches us that the Wallabies are at their most dangerous after a defeat
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