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Ireland v South Africa

Ireland v South Africa

Date: Saturday 21st November 2026

Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Kick-off: TBC

TV Coverage: Live on ITV (UK) and VMTV (ROI)

Ireland will tackle South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday 21st November, during the sixth round of the 2026 Nations Championship.

In their most recent encounter, Ireland were defeated 24-13 by the Springboks in a bruising and chaotic Test match during the 2025 autumn series.

Overall, Ireland and South Africa have met 31 times since their first Test in 1906. The Springboks have won 20 matches, whilst Ireland have won 10 matches. There has also been one drawn match.

Ireland v South Africa - Autumn International Tickets

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Ireland v South Africa - Recent History

Damian Willemse scores a try for South Africa against Ireland in 2025 Autumn Internationals

South Africa end 13-year wait for victory over Ireland in Dublin

22nd November 2025

Ireland paid a heavy price for ill-discipline as world champions South Africa ended a 13-year wait for victory in Dublin by battling to a chaotic 24-13 victory.

Ireland celebrate beating South Africa in 2024 summer internationals

Ciaran Frawley's late drop goal sees Ireland beat South Africa to draw series

13th July 2024

Ciaran Frawley coolly landed a last-gasp drop goal as Ireland weathered a second-half storm to pull off a stunning 25-24 victory in Durban and secure a 1-1 series draw against South Africa.

Kurt Lee Arendse scores a try for South Africa v Ireland in 2024 summer internationals

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

6th July 2024

Ireland wing James Lowe went from hero to zero as world champions South Africa underlined their status as Test rugby’s top-ranked nation with a gripping 27-20 win in Pretoria.

Ireland players celebrate victory over South Africa at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa

23rd September 2023

Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris.

Ireland players celebrate victory over Springboks in 2022 Autumn Internationals

Ireland shrug off injury setbacks to dig in for tense win over South Africa

5th November 2022

Mack Hansen scored a scintillating try as Ireland shrugged off a host of injury setbacks to cement their status as rugby’s top-ranked nation by holding on for a tense 19-16 win over world champions South Africa.

Venue Information - Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4, Ireland

Stadium Enquiries: +353 (0)1 238 2300

Stadium Capacity: 51,700