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Ireland vs South Africa · Nations Championship

Nations Championship · 2026
Ireland
vs
South Africa

Match preview

Ireland host South Africa at Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Saturday, 21 November 2026 in round 6 of the Nations Championship. Ireland are 4th in their group with two wins from three games; South Africa sit top of their group with three wins from three games, on a run of three straight wins.

Ireland have won 3 of the last 5 meetings; South Africa won the most recent meeting 24-13 in November 2025.

Written automatically from the match data; updated as results come in.

Head to head

3
Ireland wins (60%)
0
Draws (0%)
2
South Africa wins (40%)

Last 5 meetings, since November 2022

Biggest Ireland win
13–8
23 Sept 2023
Biggest South Africa win
24–13
22 Nov 2025

Last 5 meetings

  • 22 Nov 2025 · Friendly International
    Ireland13
    South Africa24
  • 13 Jul 2024 · Friendly International
    South Africa24
    Ireland25
  • 6 Jul 2024 · Friendly International
    South Africa27
    Ireland20
  • 23 Sept 2023 · World Cup
    South Africa8
    Ireland13
  • 5 Nov 2022 · Friendly International
    Ireland19
    South Africa16