Five things we learned from Ireland’s loss to the Springboks in the first Test
Ireland stay in the game; tuning into Lowe frequency; first-quarter panic costly; Ireland suffer on marginal call; making the kicks count
‘Controversial moments galore’: How the media reacted to South Africa’s win over Ireland
Ireland and South Africa clash saw lots of mistakes, but that did not take away from exciting nature of the match in Loftus Versfeld
Player Watch: Jamie Osborne proves he is worth another shot at fullback
Leinster player made mistakes on debut but there was also plenty to encourage Ireland head coach Andy Farrell
South Africa 27 Ireland 20: How the Irish players rated at Loftus Versfeld
Ireland had some standout performers in the first Test with Caelan Doris putting in a huge shift
Hyping up the violent imagery an unhealthy route for rugby to take
South Africa’s promotional video for the two-Test series veers abruptly away from traditional rugby promotion and into the lane of professional boxing
Leinster and Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle meet once again in Champions Cup pool stages
Munster get Northampton and Bulls, Ulster drawn against Toulouse and Leicester
Ireland’s Cormac Izuchukwu eyes opening Test against South Africa
Progressive Ulster forward playing as a flanker under coach Richie Murphy and has excelled in that position
Johnny Watterson: Casement Park becoming a metaphor for Northern Ireland’s divided society
Those reluctant to embrace the prospect of reconciliation between two communities only too willing to oppose the proposed redevelopment of Casement Park for their own ends
‘Condemned for bringing politics into sport’: The Irish cyclists who caused chaos at the Olympics
At a time of bitter factionalism in Irish cycling, and bloodshed in Northern Ireland, a group of riders plotted to disrupt the Olympic road race to make a point
Ashleigh Orchard combining parenting with rugby as Ireland bid for Olympic Sevens glory
Orchard rejected a contract in 2022 due to her pregnancy but daughter Arabella is now a key member of Ireland’s Sevens outfit
After a full year on the go, is Irish rugby running on empty?
Irish players went into World Cup camp a year ago this week and they have not stopped playing since
Hugo Keenan eyes Paris 2024 as Rugby Sevens look towards Olympic medal
The Irish men’s squad that finished the season in second place in the SVNS rugby series has an eye on the podium in France
Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out as Andy Farrell names Ireland squad for summer tour of South Africa
Jack Conan misses out for personal reasons, as three uncapped players are in the squad
Formidable Bulls find a way as Leinster end another campaign without a trophy
Sergeal Petersen’s brilliant late try leaves Leo Cullen’s men with time to reflect on another frustrating campaign
Leinster’s season comes up short yet again as Bulls battle through to final
Sergeal Petersen’s two tries key as South African side dominate through the boot and in the pack