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Eddie Jones out to frustrate Fiji

Eddie Jones insists the key to defeating Fiji and extending England’s winning streak to 12 Tests is to “bore them to death”.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Three areas that'll decide the South African test series

There’s a huge onus on Ireland’s new boys to hold the defensive line, writes Donal Lenihan.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

Allister Coetzee: We know now what to expect

South Africa coach Allister Coetzee expects something different when the sides meet in tomorrow’s final Test in Port Elizabeth.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

How Joe Schmidt handles next few days will determine Ireland’s fate

The contrast could not be more striking. If Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, venue for the opening test, ranked as one of the most scenic and picturesque in world rugby then Ellis Park, situated in what has become the ghettoed heartland of downtown Johannesburg, was stark and foreboding, writes Donal Lenihan.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2016

Ireland come back to sea level and down to earth with a bump against South Africa

South Africa 32 Ireland 26: Ireland touched down in Port Elizabeth yesterday with a metaphorical bump and more than a few bruises after a torrid second-half backlash from South Africa saw the Springboks come from 19-3 and 26-10 down in Johannesburg to level the series with a deciding Test to come.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2016