Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s loss against South Africa highlighted one of our biggest problems
Saturday’s defeat to the Springboks highlighted Ireland’s lack of squad depth
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‘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
Tadhg Beirne named in World Rugby team of the year
South Africa dominate team with Beirne being Ireland’s only representative
Tadhg Beirne believes Ireland will benefit from facing ‘gold standard’ Springboks scrum
Despite disappointment of defeat, Munster player feels national team is heading in the right direction
Ireland’s 50% win rate in Autumn Nations Series is not where Andy Farrell wants or needs to be
There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts
‘We kept fighting, even down to 12’: Bundee Aki says Springboks battle will stand to Ireland
Jack Crowley echoed Connacht veteran’s sentiments following war of attrition against world champions
Farrell determined to maintain upbeat tone despite South Africa defeat
One ventures Andy Farrell is privately more worried than he lets on, and so must be the scrum coach John Fogarty
Owen Doyle: Ireland v South Africa was a poisonous match, but don’t blame the referee
If Aviva Stadium debacle doesn’t convince World Rugby to fix the sport, nothing will
Ireland show heroic defiance in face of ferocious pummelling from Springboks
Ireland reduced to 12 for a spell as referee Matthew Carley features prominently
John O’Sullivan: World Rugby may as well put the sport in the bin after Saturday’s farce
Matthew Carley showed seven yellow cards on Saturday, with one upgraded and one rescinded, but there probably should have been more
Too many bums on seats in Irish sinbin leaves commentators in counting chaos
Donal Lenihan found himself in need of an abacus for much of Saturday’s game at the Aviva
‘Like the terminator, they refused to die’: South African media reacts to Springboks’ win over Ireland
World champions’ dominant display draws praise but visiting media credit Ireland’s dogged resistance in defeat
Ireland must address crux of scrum issues – Five things we learned from this weekend’s action
Ill-discipline hindered Ireland against the Springboks, but their admirable collective spirit offered some solace
Andy Farrell draws positives from spirited Ireland in ‘chaotic’ South Africa defeat
‘I’m proud of the fight, the courage, the character that we showed at times,’ says Caelan Doris
Rassie Erasmus praises South Africa’s dominant scrum after ‘sweet’ win over Ireland
Head coach said he was giving travelling fans the thumbs up at the end of the game
Only Ireland’s courage saved them from a scoreboard thrashing against South Africa
Ireland broke the law to survive but by breaking the law they had no chance of survival
Ireland v South Africa: Battling Irish side beaten by Springboks – As it happened
Three yellow cards and a red card for Ireland in first half as they could not deal with South African physicality
Ireland’s indiscipline was hugely damaging against the Springboks
Given the heroic closing stages, Andy Farrell will wonder the cost of energy-sapping first half
Ireland player ratings v South Africa: James Ryan’s red card costs team
Mack Hansen and Caelan Doris among those who impressed in difficult circumstances
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu: Springbok prodigy has a chance to hit the next level at Aviva
Rassie Erasmus wants to see how the talented 23-year-old outhalf handles the cauldron of a Test against Ireland
Ireland v South Africa: Springbok juggernaut may be too powerful to stop
The latest instalment in Ireland’s rivalry with all-conquering Springboks will surely ignite the Aviva
Why is South African rugby’s doping rap sheet much longer than everyone else’s?
How can the IRFU know the extent of any use of banned substances in Irish schools?
Caelan Doris: ‘Momentum has been built, and we want to finish on a proper high’
Irish captain believes Saturday’s final Test match of the year will define the side’s November campaign
Ireland’s improving lineout statistics bode well for South Africa Test match
Setpiece in 2025 running at 89.1%, which is higher than the 85.9% of world champions, the Springboks
Andy Farrell comes to Sam Prendergast’s defence as he highlights outhalf’s qualities
‘I think Sam’s ability as a flyhalf far outweighs a work-on within his game’
Springboks seeing red over recent red cards – and it’s an eyesore for spectators too
Confusing and bewildering rules around tackling have become hugely consequential for the game
Of all the epic confrontations this autumn, Ireland v Springboks will be the monster clash
South Africa are dominating the global game, but they need to avoid red cards if they’re going to beat Andy Farrell’s men
Andy Farrell makes four changes for Springboks clash
South Africa make two alterations to the starting team that beat France a fortnight ago
Rassie Erasmus opens up possibility of Springboks reunion with Jacques Nienaber
Head coach would be open to see his good friend return to the fold in 2027 after his Leinster deal ends
Ciarán Murphy: This week has reaffirmed – but also recalibrated – our national identity
Whether it’s Troy Parrott’s hat-trick or Loughmacrory winning their first county final, the joy goes beyond boundaries
Size matters for heavy-hitting Springboks, but is it really their crowning glory?
There’s more to South Africa than their physicality, but it certainly helps
Cheslin Kolbe and South Africa ready for ‘massive’ game against Ireland
Winger has never won in Dublin, while the Springboks last success there was in 2012
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