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South Africa's Rugby team to replay Ireland.
sport

Ireland look forward to meeting Springboks again …

Ireland Springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023

RWC Pool B standings! Should Springboks be worried?

Springbok Faf de Klerk
Celeb News

‘Puts the spring in Springboks’: Faf de Klerk’s iconic flip, hair flick [watch]

South Africa's Rugby team to replay Ireland.
Rugby

Ireland look forward to meeting Springboks again …

Ireland Springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023

RWC Pool B standings! Should Springboks be worried?

Springbok Faf de Klerk
Celeb News

‘Puts the spring in Springboks’: Faf de Klerk’s iconic flip, hair flick [watch]

Blue Lights
Entertainment

‘Gripping, nuanced, almost unbearably tense’: ‘Blue Lights’ coming to M-Net

By Nokuthula Ngcobo19-09-2023 13:21

‘Blue Lights’ – dubbed one of TV’s best shows and starring ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘House of the Dragon’ actors – is coming to M-Net.

Springboks jerseys for 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Springboks

PICTURES: Springboks’ kit for every Pool B clash at RWC

By Mariette Adams19-09-2023 12:18

Following the news that the Springboks will play in their third kit against Ireland, we take a look at what they’ll wear in every one of their Pool B Tests at the World Cup.

Rassie Erasmus Springboks Rugby World Cup
Springboks

Rassie Erasmus swats away rumours linking him with Ireland move

By Mariette Adams18-09-2023 20:01

Rassie Erasmus says he is NOT trading SA Rugby and the Springboks for a top job in Ireland.

Springboks
Springboks

Springboks to implement controversial 7-1 bench split against Ireland?

By Mariette Adams18-09-2023 18:16

Rassie Erasmus has cheekily revealed that the Springboks are considering the left field 7-1 bench combination.

Springboks Eben Etzebeth
Springboks

Good News: Springbok Etzebeth given green light for Ireland showdown

By Mariette Adams18-09-2023 17:15

Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth is fit and ready to tackle Ireland when the sides clash in Paris this weekend.

Springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023

Ireland scrumhalf accuses Springbok bosses of trickery

By Mariette Adams18-09-2023 11:38

No 9 Conor Murray has warned his Ireland teammates to be wary of the the Springboks’ trick play when they clash in Paris on Saturday.

Springboks video screenshot
Rugby World Cup 2023

‘Springboks are gonna get smoked in World Cup quarter-finals’

By Mariette Adams12-09-2023 12:50

One of the Springboks’ biggest critics has come out and boldly stated that South Africa will crash and burn in the playoffs of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup Springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023

‘Springboks are far from perfect’

By Mariette Adams12-09-2023 11:04

Despite the Springboks impressive victory over Scotland, there are still a lot of improvements to be made before their showdown against the world’s top ranked side, Ireland.

2023 Rugby World Cup preview Ireland v Romania
Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Ireland v Romania

By Mariette Adams09-09-2023 10:09

Everything you need to know about Ireland v Romania at Stade de Bordeaux, on Saturday, 9 September.

jean kleyn springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023

Road to the RWC | Springbok player profile: Jean Kleyn

By Mariette Adams05-09-2023 13:45

As part of our build-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, we continue to profile each player in the Springboks’ squad. Next up: Jean Kleyn.

Springboks Ireland lock
Springboks

Former Ireland lock: Playing for Springboks now is my biggest achievement

By Mariette Adams05-09-2023 13:02

The Springboks’ former Ireland lock Jean Kleyn talks all things rugby, becoming a dad, and owning two Beagles.

Springboks Rugby World Cup warm-up
Springboks

Ireland legend: Nothing wrong with Springboks’ revamped 7-1 Bomb Squad

By Mariette Adams05-09-2023 11:41

Alan Quinlan has come out in defence of South Africa’s use of a 7-1 forwards dominated bench, which has caused some controversy in recent weeks.

Ireland rugby team
Rugby World Cup 2023

Ireland’s Rugby World Cup guide: Key players, wild cards, surprise packages

By Jade Smith29-08-2023 10:55

The ultimate guide to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign.

Scotland vs Springboks Rugby World Cup 2023 South African
Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup Pool B squad lists: Players Springboks will face

By Mariette Adams27-08-2023 21:15

A complete list of players the Springboks will potentially come up against in the pool stage of the Rugby World Cup.

The Springboks celebrate a try
Rugby World Cup 2023

WATCH: Highlights of all Rugby World Cup warm-up Tests (25-27 August)

By Mariette Adams27-08-2023 18:57

A comprehensive video catalogue of highlights from all the Rugby World Cup warm-up Tests played between 25 and 27 August.

Ireland RWC squad World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2023

BREAKING: Two BIG omissions as Ireland reveal Rugby World Cup squad

By Mariette Adams27-08-2023 18:22

The Springboks’ Pool B Rugby World Cup rivals Ireland have finally shown their hand with the naming of their squad on Sunday.

Ireland vs Samoa
Rugby World Cup 2023

Iffy Ireland survive Samoa onslaught

By Mariette Adams27-08-2023 13:25

Ireland were pushed to their limits and suffered an injury blow as the world number one limped over the line against a fired-up Samoa.

Kurt-Lee Arendse Springboks
Springboks

Springboks soar above New Zealand in World Rugby rankings – UPDATE

By Dean Boyle25-08-2023 22:39

The Springboks have overtaken New Zealand in the World Rugby rankings after their comprehensive 35-7 victory in Twickenham.

Ireland celebrate against England in the Six Nations.
Rugby World Cup 2023

Ireland won’t win the 2023 Rugby World Cup

By James Richardson24-08-2023 15:18

Ireland are the undisputed number one Test rugby team in the world right now but rankings and esteem don’t win Rugby World Cups.

Springboks Canan Moodie Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2023

WATCH: Highlights of all Rugby World Cup warm-up Tests (18-19 August)

By Mariette Adams20-08-2023 19:35

A comprehensive video catalogue of highlights from all the Rugby World Cup warm-up Tests played between 18 and 19 August.

Wales vs Springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup warm-up Test results (18-19 August)

By Mariette Adams20-08-2023 18:45

A comprehensive guide to all the 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up Test results.

Six Nations teams with Ireland scrumhalves.
Rugby World Cup 2023

RWC warmups: Ireland name strong side to face England

By James Richardson17-08-2023 17:32

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has selected a completely different Ireland squad from the one they trotted out last time out. 

Jean Kleyn from Ireland to Springboks Photo Extra.ie website RWC
Rugby World Cup 2023

Springboks’ former Ireland lock: I never thought I’d play for SA

By Mariette Adams15-08-2023 09:03

Jean Kleyn, who played Test rugby for Ireland before, admitts he never in his wildest dreams imagined he’d get a chance to play for the Springboks.

Rugby World Cup warm-ups: All Blacks duo Mark Telea and Richie Mo'unga celebrate
Rugby World Cup 2023

WATCH: Highlights of all Rugby World Cup warm-up Tests (5 August)

By Mariette Adams06-08-2023 15:36

A comprehensive video catalogue of highlights from all the Rugby World Cup warm-up Tests played on Saturday, 5 August.

Ireland score against Italy in RWC warm-up 2023. Photo Irish Rugby Twitter
Rugby World Cup 2023

Ireland down Italy to show they’re team to beat in RWC Pool B

By Mariette Adams06-08-2023 11:41

Ireland reinforce their status as the world’s best Test team and as Rugby World Cup title contenders.

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