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Ireland v South Africa

Ireland v South Africa

Date: Saturday 22nd November 2025

Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Kick-off: 5:40pm

TV Coverage: Live on TNT Sports

Ireland will face South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday 22nd November. This will be the fourth and final autumn international to be played by Ireland in 2025.

In their most recent encounters, Ireland and South Africa played a two-Test series last summer. The Springboks won the first Test 27-20 in Pretoria, but Ireland snatched the second Test 25-24 in Durban to level the series.

Overall, Ireland and South Africa have played each other on 30 occasions since their first meeting in 1906. The Springboks have won 19 matches, whilst Ireland have won 10 matches. There has also been one draw between the two sides.

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Ireland v South Africa - Recent History

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.

Jacob Stockdale fends off South Africa's Damian de Allende

Ireland demolish Springboks in record 38-3 win

11th November 2017

Ireland were too good for South Africa in Dublin, scoring four tries in a convincing 38-3 victory on Saturday.

Venue Information - Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4, Ireland

Stadium Enquiries: +353 (0)1 238 2300

Stadium Capacity: 51,700