Joe Schmidt admits lifting Ireland spirits will be tough: Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admitted he has a big job on his hands to lift his troops for next week’s Test series decider against South Africa in Port Elizabeth. The New Zealander watched his side surrender a 16-point half-time lead to lose 32-26 at Ellis …
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South Africa in narrow win over Ireland: Ireland, after winning a test in South Africa for the first time last weekend in Cape Town, appeared set for a larger slice of history in Johannesburg. The “but” for Ireland is this: Rarely have the Springboks, slated by media and fans for their insipid …
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Boks come from behind to beat Ireland and set up series decider: Rhys Ruddock of Ireland breaks through the tackle of Frans Malherbe of South Africa during the Castle Lager Incoming Series 2nd Test game between South Africa and Ireland at the Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo by Brendan Moran …
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Room for improvement for Mayo: Reaction from Galway manager Kevin Walsh after his side beat Mayo 1-12 to 0-12 in the GAA football semi-final. South Africa skipper Adriaan Strauss was impressed at how his team fought back from 19-3 down and leveled the series against Ireland. Soccer AM’s …
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Ireland concede 29 second-half points as South Africa win second Test: SOUTH AFRICA staged a stirring second-half comeback to level the three-Test series with Ireland at Ellis Park. This was heart-breaking for Joe Schmidt’s side. A valiant display deserved more, but the power of the Boks and their impact of their bench told …
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Rory Best says shift in momentum proved decisive for South Africa against Ireland: Captain Rory Best believes momentum prevented Ireland getting the victory that would have secured a historic first series win in South Africa. The visitors went 19-3 up at the break and were even closer to victory when Jamie Heaslip’s converted try put …
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