South Africa

Andrew Conway credits training smarter to improvement over last two season’s

By Diarmaid Scannell / November 13, 2017 / Comments Off on Andrew Conway credits training smarter to improvement over last two season’s

There’s been a notable improvement in his play since the beginning of last season. Andrew Conway came into the Irish professional rugby scene with a big reputation following his successful…

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WATCH: Munster’s Darren Sweetnam delighted with first International cap

By Diarmaid Scannell / November 13, 2017 / Comments Off on WATCH: Munster’s Darren Sweetnam delighted with first International cap

The 24 year old came off the bench in Ireland’s win over South Africa on Saturday Darren Sweetnam came off the bench to earn his first cap for Ireland on Saturday…

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WATCH: Ireland Assistant coach Andy Farrell looking forward to South Africa clash

By Diarmaid Scannell / November 10, 2017 / Comments Off on WATCH: Ireland Assistant coach Andy Farrell looking forward to South Africa clash

Joe Schmidt’s defence coach is looking forward to the game but admits it will be a tough task for his side. Farrell was speaking at Ireland’s captain’s run today at…

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WATCH: Joe Schmidt discusses Bundee Aki’s inclusion for the South Africa game

By Diarmaid Scannell / November 9, 2017 / Comments Off on WATCH: Joe Schmidt discusses Bundee Aki’s inclusion for the South Africa game

Schmidt feel’s Aki has “Invested” enough time in Connacht to merit the cap. Ireland’s head coach was speaking to the media this afternoon after announcing his first XV of the…

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Joe Schmidt has named his starting XV for Saturday’s clash with South Africa

By Diarmaid Scannell / November 9, 2017 / Comments Off on Joe Schmidt has named his starting XV for Saturday’s clash with South Africa

Bundee Aki starts the game, with Darren Sweetnam in line for his first cap off the bench. Bundee Aki is set to make his Irish debut on Saturday after being…

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WATCH: Conor Murray chats about how this new look Irish squad is settling in

By Diarmaid Scannell / November 8, 2017 / Comments Off on WATCH: Conor Murray chats about how this new look Irish squad is settling in

Murray believes the new squad has come together well ahead of the South African clash. The Munster and Ireland scrum half would now be considered one of the more experienced…

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LISTEN: The Breakdown Podcast with Sporting Limerick & Three Red Kings

By Raffaele Rocca / November 7, 2017 / Comments Off on LISTEN: The Breakdown Podcast with Sporting Limerick & Three Red Kings

The Breakdown Podcast with Sporting Limerick‘s  Raffaele Rocca & Tom Savage of the Three Red Kings. In this week’s podcast we look back at Munster V Dragons, Rassie’s legacy, Ireland…

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Allister Coetzee admits departing Johann van Graan is a big loss

By Diarmaid Scannell / November 6, 2017 / Comments Off on Allister Coetzee admits departing Johann van Graan is a big loss

The Springbok head coach was speaking ahead of Ireland’s first Autumn international on Saturday. Allister Coetzee has admitted that the loss of incoming Munster head coach, Johann Van Graan, is…

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Ireland’s World Cup bid scuppered as South Africa named preferred option

By Raffaele Rocca / October 31, 2017 / Comments Off on Ireland’s World Cup bid scuppered as South Africa named preferred option

Ireland’s Rugby World Cup 2023 bid dealt huge blow as South Africa is named preferred option by Rugby World Cup Board. Ireland’s chances of hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup…

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Ireland V South Africa (Guinness Series 2017)

By Diarmaid Scannell / October 10, 2017 / Comments Off on Ireland V South Africa (Guinness Series 2017)
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