Eight of South Africa’s XV was aged 30 or over when they lined out against France in Paris two weeks ago.

Any hope Ireland had of being part of Pot 2 was obliterated by Wales hammering North Macedonia 7-1. 

Grudge match? Not really, for the Boks boys.

Scott McTominay opened proceedings in the third minute with a glorious overhead kick from 12 yards.

Vinnie Leonard had given Ireland late hope with a neat finish from Troy Parrott territory but in the end, it wasn’t to be their dat.

Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson took personal responsibility for the 2-1 defeat in Armenia 10 weeks ago, wondering aloud in a meeting with FAI powerbrokers whether this reign was working out.

Autumn Internationals: With the Springboks looming, Ireland coach Andy Farrell has some big selection calls to make this week.

Mick Cleary outlines some reasons Ireland need to beware.

There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges too 

The WNT squad will assemble at their training base in Spain on Monday, November 24th and spend the week working together before facing Hungary on Saturday, November 29th.

John Fallon, freshly back from Budapest, joins Brendan O'Brien to discuss that memorable comeback win in Hungary, the events of the past week, and what comes next.

The Netherlands beat Lithuania 4-0 to top Group G.

Northern Ireland had already secured a World Cup play-off stop through the Nations League. 

Ireland's victory over Portugal had a peak audience of 966,000

Colin O’Brien’s young Boys in Green came through the round of 32 on penalties against a tough Canada team who had taken points off of France and Uganda – both sides are also in the Last 16.

The salary Heimir Hallgrimsson joined on, €650,000, will be increased and there’s also the incentive of a seven-figure bonus for staff should they steer the team to what would be a first World Cup in 24 years.

'I’m still taking it all in,' said Josie as she hugged her granddaughter

Troy Parrott’s last-gasp goal and DR Congo’s triumph proved once again why the best soccer is almost never about the soccer.

It's another action packed weekend of sport on TV.

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