Jacob Stockdale dotted down twice while Rob Kearney also stood out for the hosts.

Tommy Martin argues that alcohol sponsorship has no place in sports.

Here’s Whiff of Cordite’s take on the lay of the land as a depleted Ireland face up to Tests against South Africa and Australia.

And probably Georgia in between.

The new Ireland coach is already moving on to Australia and New Zealand.

The lock and his Ireland team-mates have been given homework to do before the November internationals.

The new Ireland coach will face Samoa in his first match in charge, followed by Australia and New Zealand.

Declan Kidney will have big decisions to make next February.

A host of Irish players put in fantastic shifts at Lansdowne Road as Declan Kidney’s side won 46-24.

The out-half has declared himself fully fit and ready to visit another Aviva defeat on the Pumas.

Pumas’ flanker Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe will captain the side at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow.

‘Annoying, frustrating counter-ruckers’. Are you sure you’ve never played Argentina before Mike?

The Ireland forwards coach has personal experience of grinding out victories over Argentina.

The Leinster prop proved he was human against South Africa. He will be hoping to lift expectations when he faces Argentina.

Replacing the world-class Brian O’Driscoll may prove impossible but a starring role against Argentina won’t go astray.

The Irish out-half may not train until Thursday morning.

‘It certainly makes going to work easier on Monday when you’ve got a win,’ remarked the Irish coach.

The Leinster player will be pushing hard for the left wing spot when Argentina come to town.

The captain expressed his satisfaction at shutting down the Fijians in the 53-0 win.

The Argentina captain reveals that coaching tips doled out by Graham Henry have motivated his teammates.

The Ulster winger ran in three tries while his wing colleague chipped in with a double.

The Kildare native wants a spot in the Irish centre but will settle for a starring role out right against Fiji.

Will it be more interesting than entertaining?

The Ulsterman’s sights are also on the number 13 jersey for the crucial tie against Argentina next weekend.

Ireland’s new hooker had a baptism of fire against his native country on Saturday and is warming to the task.

Meanwhile, Eoin Reddan is a doubt for Saturday’s Irish Wolfhounds clash against Fiji at Thomond Park.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer revealed that a harsh exchange of words in the dressing room at half-time sparked a fightback.

The newly-appointed captain admitted that he would have served his team better by staying on the field at a crucial stage.

The Irish bossed the first half but woke a slumbering giant and can have few complaints with the result.

Declan Kidney’s men contrived to lose their fifth match in succession as the Springboks fought back from nine points down to win.

The Munster scrum-half teams up with Jonny Sexton and swears he has learned a tough lesson from a shocker in Paris.

The loose-head prop had been admitted to hospital as a precaution after he suffered mild heart palpitations this morning.

The Springboks come to Dublin this evening, with both sides missing a number of key players. We want to know how you think the match will go for Declan Kidney’s men?

He’s more concerned about post-match speeches than decoding the South Africans’ gameplan.

It’s Friday, it’s almost quittin’ time… it’s time for a good, old-fashioned caption competition.

Ireland’s backs coach was relaxed enough to joke about the Andrew Trimble, David Skrela mix-up before tomorrow’s trench warfare.

There’s no danger of paralysis by analysis in this one, Declan Kidney’s men face a side in transition and with half an eye on the World Cup.

It’s never easy, but we tend to have our fair share of joy at home to South Africa.

It’s not going to be easy at Lansdowne Road, but here’s where Ireland must thrive to arrest their losing run.