Springboks edged by Ireland in Dublin nail-biter
Ireland showed composure under pressure and took advantage of some unforced errors by the visitors to beat the Springboks 19-16 (half-time 6-6) in a hard-fought Test match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday evening.

Blitzboks progress in Hong Kong despite defeats
The Springbok Sevens team secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens despite losing both their games on Saturday by small margins, with Uruguay's victory over Great Britain assisting the South Africans to progress.

Nienaber: Boks didn’t use their chances
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi rued a number of missed opportunities following their heart-breaking 19-16 defeat against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday evening and said they would work hard to improve on their mistakes ahead of next week’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match against France.

Blitzboks need team effort against Fiji in Hong Kong quarter-finals
The Springbok Sevens side have to play as a team if they want to get past defending Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens champions, Fiji, in the quarter-finals on Sunday.

Highlights: Boks go down in Dublin
Relive the action as the Springboks came very close to beating Ireland in Dublin, but in the end the hosts did enough to clinch victory by three points despite a strong finish by South Africa.

Blitzboks to up attack on second day in Hong Kong
The Springbok Sevens squad will take their opening 21-0 win over Uruguay in Pool B of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens and bank it, as they had no ambitions other than getting the victory on Friday.

Kolisi: Boks will give everything against Ireland
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi vowed that his team would give everything when they line up against Ireland, the top-ranked team in the world, at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and shot down suggestions that it was a revenge match after their heavy defeat in Dublin in 2017.

Louw, Kotze and Zas called up to SA ‘A’ squad
Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw, Leolin Zas (wing) and JJ Kotze (hooker) were called up to the South Africa ‘A’ squad on Friday as injury replacements for Sbu Nkosi, Marco van Staden and Jan-Hendrik Wessels.

Benefits clear for both Dublin protagonists
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has said it before but he was more than happy to say it again when he was asked the question in Dublin this week - the Vodacom United Rugby Championship ranks highly when it comes to the exciting competitions he has been involved in.

Etzebeth ready for physical clash against Ireland
The Springboks are expecting a tough and physical Test against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday in their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour opener, and according to experienced lock Eben Etzebeth, the South Africans are ready for any conditions after being exposed to good, bad and ugly weather since arriving on the Emerald Isle.