O’Donnell injury concern for Ireland

Ireland flank Tommy O’Donnell is a doubtful starter for this Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Dublin due to a shoulder injury.

‘Ireland battling Boks on two fronts’

What the Irish newspapers are saying on Wednesday about the Test against the Springboks and the 2023 World Cup bid.

Ireland query SA’s World Cup bid

Irish Rugby chief executive Philip Browne has questioned certain elements of South Africa’s World Cup bid recommendation in a letter to World Rugby.

Deysel’s smooth transition

Former Sharks flank Jean Deysel joined a large South African contingent at Ulster, writes JONATHAN BRADLEY.

Nollis to coin it as junior coach

Nollis Marais is set to earn R275,000 a month as the Bulls’ junior coach and coach of the Provincial Rugby Challenge team.

Highlights: Connacht vs Cheetahs

The hosts claimed a 23-15 win at the Sportsground in Galway.

Connacht too good for Cheetahs

Craig Ronaldson kicked 10 points to guide Connacht to a 23-15 win against the Cheetahs at the Sportsground in Galway on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Zeilinga at 15 for Cheetahs

Fred Zeilinga will start at fullback when the Cheetahs face Connacht on Saturday.

‘Bulls treated me like a dying horse’

Axed Bulls team manager Tim Dlulane says high-performance manager Xander Janse van Rensburg has created a toxic environment at the Pretoria-based union.

Pro14 teams (Round 8)

Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks.