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# mcfarland in a far land

'Sometimes the altitude element is over-hyped, but the heat is very different for us'

A delighted Dan McFarland reacts to his side’s thrilling URC win against the Lions in South Africa.

5.3k

Oct 16th 2022, 9:36 AM

# hard earned

Ulster survive late Lions onslaught for rare win in South Africa

The two sides shared 10 tries during a thrilling clash in Johannesburg.

13.1k

Oct 15th 2022, 3:24 PM

# experience

Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn start for Cheetahs against Emerging Ireland

The young Irish side look set for their toughest challenge yet in South Africa.

10.1k

Oct 7th 2022, 10:05 AM

# close affair

Emerging Ireland survive late scare to seal second win in South Africa

Simon Easterby’s side racked up a big early lead but were drawn into a battle in Bloemfontein.

22.6k

Oct 5th 2022, 6:10 PM

# Underdogs

What can Emerging Ireland expect from the Pumas tomorrow?

The Nelspruit-based side are the reigning Currie Cup champions but have a new-look team.

8.4k

Oct 4th 2022, 9:17 AM

# big win

Crowley impresses at 10 as Emerging Ireland hammer the Griquas

Simon Easterby’s side scored eight tries in their opening game in Bloemfontein.

33.1k

Sep 30th 2022, 2:57 PM

# The Opposition

What can the Emerging Ireland team expect from the Griquas challenge in South Africa?

The Griquas have named seven debutants in their match-23 for the friendly game that forms part of the Toyota Challenge.

7.5k

Sep 29th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Grind

'You can never doubt the fight and energy that we have within the group'

Connacht head coach Andy Friend insists his players will only get better after rare victory away in South Africa.

6.7k

Apr 24th 2022, 9:38 AM

# Into the Lions Den

Connacht record fine win over Lions but hopes of making the play-offs are over

Connacht became just the second European team to win in South Africa this season.

23.6k

Apr 23rd 2022, 5:03 PM

# Ulster

Dan McFarland: 'I'm really proud of what we've done out here'

On Saturday Ulster suffered a 34-16 defeat at the hands of the Bulls.

5.2k

Apr 3rd 2022, 10:04 AM

# URC

Ulster fall to Bulls in game of two halves in Pretoria

The northern province head home without a win from their two-match tour to South Africa.

8.0k

Apr 2nd 2022, 3:42 PM

# humidity

'It was an incredibly hot day at Ellis Park' - Van Graan

Munster will arrive back in Ireland with just two points in the bank from their tour to South Africa in the United Rugby Championship.

9.2k

Mar 20th 2022, 10:39 AM

# Altitude Sick

Lions pounce on tiring Munster with second-half comeback in Johannesburg

The hosts came from 14-0 down to score their biggest win in the URC to date.

11.7k

Mar 19th 2022, 2:45 PM

# Report

14-man Bulls survive late Munster surge in Pretoria

Munster were defeated 29-24 in today’s URC encounter at Loftus Versfeld.

12.7k

Mar 12th 2022, 4:48 PM

All time

# Steady Hand

Friend hails Carty's class after 14-man Connacht come through Kings test

The Roscommon man showed astute game management and also scored eight crucial points after the Kings had pulled level.

5.1k

Mar 2nd 2020, 11:54 AM

# too good

Composed 14-man Connacht outsmart the Kings

The Irish side were a player down for more than 80% of the game.

9.8k

Mar 1st 2020, 3:25 PM

# pro14

Faddes finds a rhythm as six-try Ulster beat Kings

John Cooney’s 22-point haul helped Ulster coast to victory over the Kngs.

5.6k

Oct 12th 2019, 5:15 PM

# too good

Cheetahs run riot to secure first-ever victory over Munster

The match at the Toyota Stadium was a scrappy affair during the first half, but it did spring to life in the second.

17.7k

Oct 11th 2019, 7:36 PM

# Humbling

'We didn't represent our squad the way we should': Ulster hammered in South Africa

It was a tough night for Dan McFarland’s side.

9.0k

Oct 6th 2019, 10:15 AM

# hattrick hero

Ulster thumped by Cheetahs on the road thanks to hat-trick from Volminkas

Dan McFarland’s side fell to a 63-26 defeat on Saturday night in Bloemfontein.

10.7k

Oct 5th 2019, 8:15 PM

# pro14

Munster made to work hard for bonus-point win over the Kings

Johann van Graan’s men secured a good win in Port Elizabeth this afternoon.

13.1k

Oct 5th 2019, 5:06 PM

# into the west

'Before coming to South Africa, we said that if we lose both games, we are dead'

Connacht’s South African double leaves them in a strong position to challenge for the Pro14 play-offs.

13.8k

Dec 2nd 2018, 9:52 AM

# Three Up

Connacht take their chances against Cheetahs for clean sweep of South African tour

Connacht win three straight Pro14 games for the first time since March 2017.

12.4k

Dec 1st 2018, 5:22 PM

# pro14

'Mission accomplished' as JVG praises Munster's game management

The province head into the November break in high spirits after a hard-fought win in South Africa.

9.4k

Nov 5th 2018, 12:05 AM

# pro14

Late Haley try earns Munster first away win of the season in Bloemfontein

Haley and Rory Scannell scored late on as Johann van Graan’s side recorded an important victory over the Cheetahs.

13.3k

Nov 4th 2018, 5:09 PM

# Last Four

Munster reset and turn their focus to Racing after a successful South African tour

Johann van Graan’s side returned to Limerick after their two-week tour to begin preparations for Racing.

9.9k

Apr 16th 2018, 6:15 AM

# big game hunters

A try within seconds and a long-range penalty: Conor Murray swings victory for Munster in Bloemfontein

Just over a week out from the Champions Cup semi-final, Munster showed dogged determination to beat the Cheetahs.

44.4k

Apr 13th 2018, 9:03 PM

# Homecoming

'It was great being back, I remember coming to this stadium from the age of four'

Local boy CJ Stander relished the chance to play at Outeniqua Park yesterday, as Munster defeated the Southern Kings in the Pro14.

18.0k

Apr 8th 2018, 1:25 PM

# Comeback kings

'It was a very good contest' - Van Graan satisfied with Munster's battling bonus-point win

Munster came from behind to defeat the Southern Kings in George on Saturday to book their place in the Guinness PRO14 Final Series.

9.1k

Apr 8th 2018, 10:45 AM

# pro14

'Like a morgue in there': Keane laments Connacht's missed opportunities in SA

The province went down to a last-minute defeat in South Africa yesterday evening.

10.2k

Mar 4th 2018, 9:25 AM

# Cruel

Killer blow as Cheetahs edge Connacht at the death with last minute kick

A Niel Marais penalty in the last minute denied Connacht what looked set to be a historic victory in South Africa on Saturday.

14.2k

Mar 3rd 2018, 8:27 PM

# half a world away

'These are moments you can never get back': Muldoon determined to make final matches count

While the rest of the Pro14 schedule has been snowed under, Connacht will face a formidable task at altitude in Bloemfontein.

7.4k

Mar 3rd 2018, 12:05 AM

# On Tour

Leo Cullen bemoans Leinster discipline after big defeat to Cheetahs

The Irish province were well beaten last night.

8.4k

Sep 23rd 2017, 9:34 AM

# big scalp

Leinster beaten in South Africa as Cullen's men stunned by the Cheetahs

Barry Daly’s hat-trick was in vain as the hosts recorded a famous win.

19.6k

Sep 22nd 2017, 9:11 PM

# easy

Leinster power past Southern Kings in first-ever Pro14 clash on South African soil

Leo Cullen’s charges ran in five tries at a disappointingly empty Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

27.3k

Sep 16th 2017, 4:20 PM