HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Ireland prevail in battle of titans to take pole position in Pool B

Sometimes big occasions can live up to the hype. This meeting of the reigning champions and world No. 1 side was hotly anticipated and widely tipped…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2023

Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa

Ireland stretched their winning run to 16 matches to take control of Pool B as Andy Farrell’s men also retained top spot in the global rankings.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Sexton steers Ireland to victory as South Africa pay penalty for poor kicking

Ireland edged a physical encounter against South Africa in the pool stage of the Rugby World Cup, with Johnny Sexton starring in a 13-8 victory

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023

South Africa 18-3 Scotland: Springboks second-half blitz sees off battling Scots

South Africa got the defence of their title off to an impressive start on Sunday when a second-half surge allowed them to overpower a toothless Scotland 18-3 to move into a strong position in the World Cup's’group of death’.

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2023

Bullish Scotland ready to overcome Rugby World Cup’s group of death

Gregor Townsend’s side have been tagged as underdogs but will not be intimidated by South Africa in opener

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023

South Africa have plan for Scotland 'magician' Finn Russell

Damian Willemse will start at full-back for the Springboks but will share creative duties with fly-half Manie Libbok in Marseille.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

Evolved South Africa side bid to retain Rugby World Cup – but one factor might prevent them

The Springboks are ready to defend their World Cup crown

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Rugby World Cup warm-up international – as it happened

South Africa’s Springboks demolished the New Zealand All Blacks with a powerful forwards display and a five-try blitz.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

Inexperienced Wales suffer mauling at hands of ruthless South Africa

South Africa scored eight tries in a 52-16 thrashing of an inexperienced Wales side in Cardiff

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2023

South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition

Wales 16-52 South Africa: The Springboks scored a record amount of points in Wales as Siya Kolisi returned from long-term injury

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023