Category: Autumn Internationals
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Deep Dive: Ireland Should Use 2024 to Refresh & Evolve
If you’re so inclined, you will link every tangible or intangible piece of Irish success to a down period. The 2023 Grand Slam and 2024 Six Nations title could be diluted by the Rugby World Cup agony sandwiched between them. Those successes could also be juxtaposed to the 1990s where Ireland averaged less than one…
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Immortality for Marvellous Munster in Cork as They Outclass Shocked Springboks
There’s something mystical in the air over Thomond Park. It has been the scene for a host of famous nights in Munster’s history. However, it remained silent and dark as the most recent historic night unfolded. This time, Páirc Uí Chaoimh on the banks of the River Lee was the home stadium as Munster conquered…
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Munster Aim for Magical Night in Páirc Uí Chaoimh Against Rassie-less Springboks XV
Of all the records, trophies and glory days, there is one thing that alludes the famed province of Munster. David has conquered Goliath before, as they have beaten New Zealand and Australia on home soil. Yet, despite playing them three times in 1951, 1960 and 1970, Munster have never beaten South Africa. That record can…
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Ireland Remain Top Dog After Gruelling Win Over Springboks
Oh what a night! Early November in twenty-two. Ireland 19 South Africa 16 is what that large screen read at full-time down in the Havelock Square End of a buoyant Aviva Stadium. Despite a year of bad press about the atmosphere at the home of Irish rugby, the final whistle and Irish tries were met…
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Smothering Springboks The Toughest Test In Bid To Cap Off Historic Year
There’s something about November internationals that just warms the soul. The evenings get longer, colder and darker; but international rugby returns to our screens. Gone with the days of the BBC covering the home nations while RTÉ set up shop in Dublin. Virgin Media have taken the free to air rights on this island, with…
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Stockdale Returns as Injuries Means Fresh Look to Ireland’s November Squad
Another day, another tame squad announcement from Andy Farrell with little to no controversy. Yes you can look at the A squad, put on your provincial goggles and have a little go at Andy; but all in all, this is not a squad worth disputing. Before we look at who’s in the squad, the obvious…
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