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Springboks Defeat Ireland 24-13 For First Dublin Win Since 2012

Springboks Defeat Ireland 24-13 For First Dublin Win Since 2012

The Springboks beat Ireland 24-13 in a fierce Aviva Stadium clash, earning their first Dublin win since 2012 with big plays and tough defense.

Nov 22, 2025 by Amelia Engstrom
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The Nov. 22 Ireland vs. South Africa match served up the most intense matchup of the Autumn Nations Series.

The Springboks stormed into Aviva Stadium and delivered a statement 24-13 victory — their first win in Ireland since 2012 — in a match overflowing with chaos, cards and clutch plays.

South Africa struck early with Damian Willemse slicing down the left wing in the third minute for the opening try. 

The tone was set: fast, physical and unforgiving. 

Ireland fired back through Tadhg Beirne’s powerful 20th-minute finish, but the try was recalled, and James Ryan’s yellow card was upgraded to a red.

Ireland didn't put points on the board until the 36th minute through Dan Sheehan, right after South Africa's 33rd-minute try by Cobus Reinach.

Ireland's discipline continued to unravel, and the first half ended with three yellow cards and one red for the team. South Africa was awarded a penalty try just before halftime, pushing the visitors ahead 19-7 at the break.

Ireland clawed for momentum in the second half — Sam Prendergast’s crisp penalties kept things within reach — but every spark was met with a Springboks hammer. 

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s blazing 47th-minute try extended the lead and showcased the depth and dynamism that makes South Africa the world’s best.

Late drama surged when Grant Williams was sent off in the 78th minute, and Ireland camped meters from the try line, but the Springboks defense held firm. 

From massive line-break denials, like Crowley’s clutch knock-away to bruising rucks, this was rugby at its fiercest.

A historic hard-won triumph for the Springboks — Dublin finally conquered again.

Ireland vs. South Africa Final Score: 24-13

Full-Time: Springboks Victory In Most Intense Match Of Autumn Nations Series

The No. 1 Springboks prove why they are the world's current best. 

A strategic and physical performance at Aviva Stadium earned them a 24-13 win over Ireland. This extends their unbeaten Autumn Nations Series slate.

Ireland played hard and showed incredible strength on defense, but with penalty after penalty and numerous yellow cards, the Irish had trouble finding momentum on the offensive end.

Ireland Stays Fierce Until The End, Grant Williams (RSA) Yellow Card - 78'

South Africa 24, Ireland 13

Ireland has been meters from the try line for some time now. 

South Africa keeps pushing back the hosts, but they are hungry and determined. 

In the chaos, Williams plays the ball on the ground and is shown a yellow card.

Crowley Blocks South Africa - 70'

South Africa 24, Ireland 13

As soon as Ireland clears, the Springboks get themselves right back in their opponent's territory with a swiftness.

South Africa's James Lowe goes flying down the field to nearly grasp the ball over the try, but Jack Crowley leaps in to knock the ball just enough to prevent another score.

Ireland's Tom Farrell Comes On For Mack Hansen - 64'

South Africa 24, Ireland 13

Mack Hansen halts South Africa's series, but the Springboks manage to pick up right where they left off. 

The hit sends Hansen off the pitch, as Tom Farrell comes to take his place for Farrell's second cap.

Paddy McMarthy (IRE) Shown Yellow Card - 63'

South Africa 24, Ireland 13

Paddy McCarthy is shown a yellow card. 

McCarthy is the fifth Irish player shown a card this match, which has seen 17 penalties conceded on the Irish side.

This will be the downfall of Ireland. With so many players being taken out, and so many stops to play, the team hasn't had the chance to build any real momentum. 

Ireland Makes Another Penalty Kick - 56'

South Africa 24, Ireland 13

Ireland wins the penalty again, as Jamison Gibson-Park is brought down.

Sam Prendergast makes the kick.

South Africa Try - 47'

South Africa 24, Ireland 10

South Africa finds its first try of the half. 

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu runs the ball down the right wing over the line. Though he misses the conversion, the Springboks are happy to be 14 points in the lead.

Ireland Makes Penalty Kick - 43'

South Africa 19, Ireland 10

Ireland wins a line-out penalty advantage.

Even with the difficult angle, Ireland notches a penalty kick through Sam Prendergast, who returns from the bench.

Ireland vs. South Africa Rugby Score: 19-7 At Halftime

Ireland vs. South Africa Rugby Stats At Halftime

Stats at halftime:

  • Tries: Ireland 1 - 3 South Africa
  • Line Breaks: Ireland 2 - 3 South Africa
  • Carries: Ireland 52 - 47 South Africa
  • Tackles Made: Ireland 61 - 58 South Africa
  • Turnovers Won: Ireland 2 - 2 South Africa
  • Penalties Conceded: Ireland 10 - 5 South Africa
  • Ruck Speed 0 -3 Sec (%): Ireland 61 - 48 South Africa

Penalty Try For South Africa Before Halftime - 44'

South Africa 19, Ireland 7

Official Matthew Carley awards South Africa a penalty try. The Springboks now lead by 12 points as the first half concludes.

Yellow Card Andrew Porter (IRE) - 44'

South Africa 12, Ireland 7

Ireland gets another yellow card, this time shown to Andrew Porter form a mishap in the scrum.

Yellow Card Jack Crowley (IRE)- 40'

South Africa 12, Ireland 7

Jack Crowley is shown a yellow card for knocking the ball from Reinach. Cian Prendergast comes on in his absence.

First Irish Try By Sheehan - 36'

South Africa 12, Ireland 7

Josh van der Flier and Bundee Aki carry the ball down. 

After a stop meters from the line, Ireland recycles the ball and muscles it over. Dan Sheehan puts the first points on the board for Ireland. 

Jack Crowley makes the conversion.

South Africa Scores Try, S. Prendergast (IRE) Yellow Card - 34'

South Africa 12, Ireland 0

Cobus Reinach notches South Africa's second valid try of the game. Feinberg-Mngomezulu makes the conversion. 

Ireland's Sam Prendergast didn't roll away and is shown a yellow.

James Ryan's Yellow Upgraded To Red Card, First Of Career - 27'

South Africa 5, Ireland 0

James Ryan's earlier yellow from a clear out is turned into a red. 

This is a tough hit for Ireland, as Ryan contributes heavily to the defense.

Springboks Take Ball Over, But No Try - 26'

South Africa 5, Ireland 0

Boan Venter takes the ball over the line.

However, the officials call no-try for a forward pass between Wiese and Etzebeth earlier in the series.

Irish Try Recalled, Yellow Card James Ryan (IRE) - 20'

South Africa 5, Ireland 0

Ireland's movement was stopped near the line, but Taghg Beirne recycled the ball from the ruck and took the ball over. 

In the jumble, James Ryan snagged Thomas DuToit's head. Ryan is shown a yellow card.

So far, the match has been incredibly physical. 

After disputes over red cards in recent games, officials may be playing things as safe as possible.

No try for Ireland.

Sam Prendergast Misses Penalty - 19'

South Africa 5, Ireland 0

Prendergast misses the penalty kick, and Ireland still looks to get on the scoreboard.

South Africa Employing A Mirror Defense

South Africa 5, Ireland 0

South Africa has opted for a mirror defense. The Springboks look to take away Ireland's options, slowing their opponents' movement and momentum.

As far as the score is concerned, the tactic seems to be working. But Ireland's grit is undeniable. 

Ireland Stopped At The Doorstep - 7'

South Africa 5, Ireland 0

Ireland builds momentum, but South Africa stops the surge on the doorstep. 

The Springboks are displaying their prowess on both sides of the ball this evening.

Ireland looks to find a window to break them down.

Springboks Strike First - 3'

South Africa 5, Ireland 0

The Springboks glide down the field, and Ireland just couldn't stop them. The ball lands with Damian Willemse right along the left wing, and the fullback makes it over as the defense close in.

The Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's conversion goes wide.

Kickoff in Aviva Stadium

The game kicks off at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

How To Watch Ireland vs. South Africa Rugby

Ireland vs. South Africa kicks off Saturday, Nov. 22 at 12:40 p.m. ET at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match will stream live in the United States on Peacock.

Ireland vs. South Africa: Stats From Last Match

Ireland and South Africa last met July 13, 2024, in Durban, South Africa. 

Ireland spent the first half in the lead, but the Springboks found a late second-half edge. 

Ultimately, Ireland regained its advantage in the 79th minute for the victory.

Match Stats

  • Possession: Ireland 47% – 53% South Africa
  • Territory: Ireland 49% – 51% South Africa
  • Line Breaks: Ireland 3 – 8 South Africa
  • Turnovers Won: Ireland 2 – 7 South Africa
  • Tackle Completion: Ireland 89% – 84% South Africa
  • Penalties Conceded: Ireland 8 – 11 South Africa

Ireland vs. South Africa Rugby History: Last 10 Match Scores

Matches between 2012-2024. The last four matches have been decided by seven or fewer points.

  • July 13, 2024: Ireland — IRE 25, RSA 24
  • July 6, 2024: South Africa — IRE 20, RSA 27
  • September 23, 2023: Ireland — IRE 13, RSA 8
  • November 5, 2022: Ireland — IRE 19, RSA 16
  • November 11, 2017: Ireland — IRE 38, RSA 3
  • June 25, 2016: South Africa — IRE 13, RSA 19
  • June 18, 2016: South Africa — IRE 26, RSA 32
  • June 11, 2016: Ireland — IRE 26, RSA 20
  • November 8, 2014: Ireland — IRE 29, RSA 15
  • November 10, 2012: South Africa — IRE 12, RSA 16

Ireland Wins The Toss

Springboks, Ireland Rugby Team Form: Last Five Matches

Springboks: 5-0

  • Nov. 15 - vs. Italy: W 32-14
  • Nov. 8 - vs. France: W 32-17
  • Nov. 1 - vs. Japan: W 61-7
  • Oct. 4 - vs. Argentina: W 29-27
  • Sept. 27 - vs. Argentina: W 67-30

Ireland Rugby: 4-1

  • Nov. 15 - vs. Australia: W 46-19
  • Nov. 8 - vs. Japan: W 41-10
  • Nov. 1 - vs. New Zealand: L 13-26
  • July 12 - vs. Portugal: W 106-7
  • July 5 - vs. Georgia: W 34-5

Ireland Starting XV vs. South Africa

South Africa Starting XV vs. Ireland

Aviva Stadium Is Ready For Action

What Time Does Ireland vs. South Africa Kick Off?

The Springboks play Ireland in Dublin today, Nov. 22, at 12:40 p.m. ET (5:40 GMT, local time).

Ireland Lineup vs. South Africa

Starting XV:

  1. Andrew Porter
  2. Dan Sheehan
  3. Tadhg Furlong
  4. James Ryan
  5. Tadhg Beirne
  6. Ryan Baird
  7. Josh van der Flier
  8. Caelan Doris
  9. Jamison Gibson-Park
  10. Sam Prendergast
  11. James Lowe
  12. Bundee Aki
  13. Garry Ringrose
  14. Tommy O’Brien
  15. Mack Hansen

Replacements:

  • 16. Ronan Kelleher
  •  17. Paddy McCarthy
  •  18. Finlay Bealham
  •  19. Cian Prendergast
  •  20. Jack Conan
  •  21. Craig Casey
  •  22. Jack Crowley
  •  23. Tom Farrell

South Africa Rugby Lineup vs. Ireland

Starting XV:

  1. Boan Venter
  2. Malcolm Marx
  3. Thomas du Toit
  4. Eben Etzebeth
  5. Ruan Nortje
  6. Siya Kolisi (captain)
  7. Pieter-Steph du Toit
  8. Jasper Wiese
  9. Cobus Reinach
  10. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
  11. Cheslin Kolbe
  12. Damian de Allende
  13. Jesse Kriel
  14. Canan Moodie
  15. Damian Willemse

Replacements:

  • 16. Johan Grobbelaar
  •  17. Gerhard Steenekamp
  •  18. Wilco Louw
  •  19. RG Snyman
  •  20. Kwagga Smith
  •  21. André Esterhuizen
  •  22. Grant Williams
  •  23. Manie Libbok

On What Channel Is Ireland vs. South Africa Rugby?

The Ireland vs. South Africa rugby match can be found on Peacock in the USA.

  • UK: TNT Sports
  • USA: Peacock
  • Ireland: TNT Sports (Autumn Nations Games) / Virgin Media (Ireland Games)
  • Wales: S4C
  • South Africa: SuperSport
  • Australia: Stan Sport
  • New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ

Autumn Nations Series Rugby Schedule 2025

Week 4 - Nov. 22-23

  • Wales vs. New Zealand
  • Ireland vs. South Africa
  • France vs. Australia
  • Italy vs. Chile
  • Scotland vs. Tonga
  • England vs. Argentina

Week 5 - Nov. 29

  • Wales vs. South Africa

Latest World Rugby Rankings - Nov. 17, 2025

See the official rankings on World.Rugby here.

  1. South Africa – 93.06
  2. New Zealand – 90.33
  3. England – 89.09
  4. Ireland – 88.85
  5. France – 87.07
  6. Argentina – 85.30
  7. Australia – 81.69
  8. Fiji – 81.03
  9. Scotland – 80.22
  10. Italy – 78.98
  11. Georgia – 74.69
  12. Wales – 74.23
  13. Japan – 72.58
  14. Spain – 69.12
  15. Uruguay – 68.52
  16. USA – 68.26
  17. Samoa – 66.94
  18. Chile – 66.72
  19. Tonga – 66.66
  20. Portugal – 64.89
  21. Romania – 62.16
  22. Belgium – 61.81
  23. Hong Kong China – 59.61
  24. Canada – 58.85
  25. Zimbabwe – 58.80

How To Watch Autumn Nations Series 2025

The 2025 Autumn Nations will be broadcast on different networks all over the world. If you live in the USA, you can watch the games on Peacock. 

  • UK: TNT Sports
  • USA: Peacock
  • Ireland: TNT Sports (Autumn Nations Games) / Virgin Media (Ireland Games)
  • Wales: S4C
  • South Africa: SuperSport
  • Australia: Stan Sport
  • New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ

What Time Do The Springboks Play Today?

The Springboks play Ireland in Dublin today, Nov. 22, at 12:40 p.m. ET (5:40 GMT, local time).

Springboks Game Today

The South Africa Springboks play Ireland today, Nov. 22, at Aviva Stadium. Follow along for scores and live updates. 

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