South Africa

Ulster's Mike Lowry. (Photo by PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

Mike Lowry celebrates 'massive honour' as Ulster captain

Sam Warburton believes that Ireland's 24-25 win over South Africa in Durban was a 'huge statement'

Beating South Africa in Durban a 'massive achievement' for Ireland claims ex-Lio...

Ireland's Zac Ward is tackled by South Africa's Selvyn Davids during the Rugby Sevens match at Stade de France, Paris during the Olympic Games. (David Davies/PA Wire)

Ballynahinch's Zac Ward helps Team Ireland open Paris Olympics bid in style

Ireland players celebrate success over South Africa by 25-24 on Saturday in Durban. (Photo by AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Andy Farrell: Ireland’s first-half display in South Africa ‘as good as it gets’

Ireland's Ciaran Frawley (left) watches his last-minute drop goal kick in victory over South Africa. (Photo by AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Ireland hero Ciaran Frawley hails team effort to see off South Africa

Ireland players celebrate after victory in Durban over South Africa by 25-24. (Photo by Phill Magakoe/AFP)

Ireland in stunning late win over South Africa off Ciaran Frawley’s drop goal

Ireland rugby head coach Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell expects Springboks to be 'twice as good' in Test decider

Head coach Andy Farrell with captain Peter O'Mahony (left) after the Guinness Six Nations victory over Scotland in Dublin. PIC: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Andy Farrell impressed by captain Peter O’Mahony’s response to being dropped

Ireland and Ulster's Stuart McCloskey (left) has been included in the squad for Saturday's showdown with South Africa. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Caelan Doris to captain Ireland while Ulster duo added to bench

Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA)

Ireland head into South Africa finale without added injury woes

Head coach, Andy Farrell, has warned his Ireland side not to be ‘desperate’ against South Africa

Ireland can ill-afford to be 'desperate' in second South Africa clash: Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. PIC: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

South Africa underline status as top-ranked nation with gripping Ireland win

Ireland's Peter O'Mahony is set to win his 106th Ireland cap on Saturday against South Africa in Pretoria

Ireland's Peter O'Mahony confident Jamie Osborne will seize chance

Leinster's Jamie Osborne who will make his Ireland debut in the first Test against South Africa in Pretoria

Uncapped Jamie Osborne set for Ireland debut against South Africa

Northern Ireland's Josh Rock (pictured) and Brendan Dolan secured a World Cup of Darts victory against South Africa

Northern Ireland secure victory against South Africa at the World Cup of Darts

Northern Ireland firm Tribe Technology has raised £1.4m (Image credit: Tribe Technology)

NI artificial intelligence mining business raises £1.41million of funding

Raised through a combination of a placing, subscription and issue of convertible loan notes the money is set to support Tribe Technology's growth plans

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Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

South Africa talk ‘means nothing’ to Ireland’s Mike Catt

Ulster's Nick Timoney has been named in the Ireland squad for July's two-Test series against South Africa

Ulster forwards Timoney and Izuchukwu named in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad

Ulster Rugby’s Rob Herring ahead of their URC quarter-final fixture against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Rob Herring relishing scrum battle against Ireland teammates in Leinster test

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, centre, arrives at the National Results Operations Center during the announcement of the results in South Africa's general elections, in Johannesburg. Majority rule was a huge, horrible mistake in the country. It also provoked tribalism (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Letter: South Africa can perhaps now reinvent its more traditional ways

Four Northern Ireland business leaders have traveled to South Africa for the annual EY Entrepreneur Of The Year CEO Retreat. Pictured is Denise Phillips (Voduz) from County Antrim

NI entrepreneurs travel to South Africa on unofficial trade mission

Iain Henderson, who has been ruled out of Ireland's summer series against world champions South Africa after undergoing toe surgery

Iain Henderson ruled out of Ireland's tour of South Africa through injury

Mr Tayto

Famous Tayto Castle tours reopen on May 7 in Northern Ireland

Ulster's interim head coach Richie Murphy. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Mike Lowry backing interim boss Richie Murphy to turn Ulster's fortunes around

Dan Soper refused to comment on rumours that Steven Kitshoff will end his stay with Ulster early and return to his former club Stormers

Dan Soper hoping for Ulster turnaround as focus switches to Europe

Ulster interim head coach Richie Murphy. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Richie Murphy still searching for first Ulster win after narrow Stormers defeat

Ireland's deputy premier Micheal Martin speaks to the media at Government Buildings, Dublin, where he said Ireland will intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel

Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Ireland is to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the top court in the United Nations.

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Richie Murphy's Ulster reign started with defeat in South Africa. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Richie Murphy's interim reign at Ulster starts with Sharks defeat

Ulster’s Rob Herring speaks to the media ahead of back-to-back games in South Africa

Ulster's Rob Herring hoping to make impact in native South Africa

Head coach Andy Farrell with captain Peter O'Mahony (left) after the Guinness Six Nations victory over Scotland in Dublin

Andy Farrell excited by South Africa summer tour challenge

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says the autumn international series will be 'hugely exciting' for the sport's Irish fans

Ireland to face All Blacks and Australia in autumn international series

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy watches his shot on the third hole during the first round of The Cognizant Classic at PGA National in Florida

Rory McIlroy satisfied with opening round at Cognizant Classic in Florida

Ulster's David McCann offloads the ball from a scrum during a Heineken Champions Cup tie against Leinster Rugby last year

David McCann ready to fulfil any role for Ulster in silverware quest

Baby southern white rhino Malaika with 15-year-old mum, Keyah, at West Midlands Safari Park

Watch: Adorable baby rhino takes first steps

2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) Ireland programme is open for nominations today. Pictured at the launch of the 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme are Leona McAllister, chief commercial officer, PlotBox, Rob Heron, partner lead for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year in Northern Ireland, Ruth Todd, senior manager, EY and Jonathan Dobbin, head of UK Regions, Julius Baer. Photograph: Darren Kidd, PressEye Photography

Nominations now open for 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme

Rory McIlroy talks to the media during a press conference prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club

Golf needs to 'align interests' to help sport thrive: Rory McIlroy

The first ever series of Love Island All Stars arrived on our screens this week.

Love Island All Stars: What happened on Love Island last night?

Ulster coach Roddy Grant looking ahead to the Investec Champions Cup clash at Harlequins. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Roddy Grant highlights 'value' to Ulster of Steven Kitshoff in all areas

Ulster coach Dan Soper discussing the New Year's Day BKT United Rugby Championship test with Leinster at RDS Arena. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Dan ​Soper in push for Dublin delight against Leinster

Morning View

Editorial: Syd Millar’s lifetime of service to rugby leaves a shining legacy

Flybe paid a unique tribute to the 1974 British and Irish Lions Squad 'The Invincibles' in 2014 with a specially named Q400 aircraft. Pictured with the plane is the Invincibles Coach, Syd Millar. Picture by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Syd coached most successful rugby tour in history – The Invincibles

Syd Millar the chairman of the International Rugby Board poses near a replica of the Webb Ellis trophy before the rugby union World cup match Argentina vs. Namibia, 22 September 2007 at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille. AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR (Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions prop Syd Millar dies aged 89

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong spoke ahead of the upcoming World Cup clash against Scotland in Paris

Weight of expectation brings best out of Ireland squad, says Tadhg Furlong

Hoocker Dan Sheehan says Ireland are full aware of all the permutations going into Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash against Scotland

'Stupid' if Ireland weren't aware of Scotland permutations, says Dan Sheehan

Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Mike Catt rubbishes Ireland-Scotland World Cup collusion suggestions

Ireland's Jack Conan is set to be available for the October 7 clash with Scotland after sustaining a foot injury in a warm-up win over Italy on August 5.

Jack Conan in line to feature for Ireland against Scots

Prop Finlay Bealham says Ireland have work to do before their Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland.

Ireland prop Finlay Bealham says work to be done for Scots clash

Ireland's Hugo Keenan celebrates with fans after the final whistle following victory over South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday

Ireland's Hugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s Paris problems behind them

Ireland's Johnny Sexton. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

Johnny Sexton 'not thinking about anything beyond' Scotland

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (right) and golf colleague Shane Lowry enjoying a chat with former Scotland international and current multi-media personality Jim Hamilton ahead of Ireland's Rugby World Cup win over South Africa. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy backing Ireland rugby stars to ‘do something they’ve never done’

Ireland's Iain Henderson tackling RG Snyman on the way to a memorable defeat of South Africa. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Ireland's John Fogarty aware of 'big tests on the horizon'

As attorney general of Cape Colony from 1839 to 1865 William Porter drafted a constitution that enabled men of colour to participate in parliamentary elections

William Porter, Ulster-Scot who was ‘father of Cape Liberalism’ in South Africa

Ireland fans in Paris on Saturday sang a song written after the 1993 Warrington bomb. Lorna Smyth writes: '​I hope that the Cranberries song shoots to number one on the charts' (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Letter: Ireland rugby fans singing Zombie is a fight back against Sinn Fein/IRA

Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates victory after defeating South Africa during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France in Paris, France. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa

Ireland players celebrate Rugby World Cup success over South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Ireland wrap up thrilling World Cup victory over South Africa