British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland believes next Saturday’s third and final Test against the Springboks will be “a cup final”. Speaking after the Springboks levelled the series with a 27-9 win in Cape Town on Saturday, Gatland admitted his team had been outplayed in the second half, when they conceded 21 points without […]
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Bavuma leads from front as South Africa sweep Ireland in T20 series
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Reeza Hendricks starred as the Proteas overpowered Ireland in the third and final T20 international at Stormont on Saturday to seal a 3-0 series win. The pair’s first-wicket partnership of 127 set up a 49-run victory. Bavuma made 72 from 51 balls with six fours and two sixes, while […]
Gatland makes 12 changes and predicts ‘toughest encounter’
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has made 12 changes for a match against South Africa A on Wednesday, which he believes will be the toughest so far on tour. Only full-back Anthony Watson, outside centre Chris Harris and fly-half Dan Biggar are retained from the team that eventually overwhelmed the Sharks by 40 […]
Ireland’s Kelleher ‘stakes a claim’ after quadruple in USA rout
Hooker Ronan Kelleher said he has “staked a claim” for a starting Ireland shirt after scoring four tries in Saturday’s 71-10 win over the United States at the Aviva Stadium. Kelleher crossed twice either side of the break as the hosts dominated with 10 efforts against the country ranked 16th in the world. The 23-year-old […]