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All Blacks call up uncapped duo for championship campaign

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has included two uncapped players but made no selection surprises in his squad for this season’s Rugby Championship.

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All Blacks back in business

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French overpowered by resurgent Springboks

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Defeat of South Africa sees Australia off the mark in Rugby Championship

Three areas that'll decide the South African test series

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Allister Coetzee: We know now what to expect

South Africa v Ireland - Castle Lager Incoming Series 2nd Test

Ireland still 'not over' defeat to South Africa

Four days out from a series-deciding Test with the Springboks, Devin Toner has admitted the Ireland camp is still not over their painful defeat to South Africa at Ellis Park last Saturday.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2016

Allister Coetzee: It’s going to be a hell of a battle

South Africa head coach Allister Coetzee has invited Ireland to “have a go” at his team when their series with the Springboks goes down to the wire on Saturday.

Tue, 21 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

Joe Schmidt 'disappointed' Ireland couldn't cope with South African 'onslaught'