RFC Verdict
Ireland defeated South Africa by 13 points, 27–40.
| Winner | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Margin | 13 |
| Verified score | 27–40 |
WXV 2026
Full Time
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RSA
South Africa
27–40
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IRE
Ireland
DateOctober 24, 2026
VenueAthlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa
Full Match Replay
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
67 total points were scored.
Ireland scored 60% of the match points.
The total was 9.1 points above the competition average of 57.9.
| Total points | 67 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 13 |
Form Guide
South Africa: L W W L
Ireland: W W L
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
This was the highest-scoring recorded meeting between these teams.
This matched the closest recorded finish between these teams.
| Recorded meetings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
Ireland’s attack (35.7 points per match) against South Africa’s defence (29.8 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| South Africa points for | 26.8 |
|---|---|
| South Africa points against | 29.8 |
| Ireland points for | 35.7 |
| Ireland points against | 30.3 |
What This Means
South Africa is now 2-0-2 in this competition.
Ireland is now 2-0-1 in this competition and on a 2-match winning run.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
What’s Next
South Africa next faces Ireland — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 8:00 AM.
Ireland next faces South Africa — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 8:00 AM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
This is the closest meeting between these teams currently available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Closest meeting
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: South Africa vs Ireland
- Method
- Identifies whether the current result matches the smallest recorded margin.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-27 07:28:33 UTC
Data used
| Current Margin | 13 |
|---|---|
| Smallest Recorded Margin | 13 |
| Meetings | 1 |
RFC currently has 1 completed meeting between South Africa and Ireland available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: South Africa vs Ireland
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-27 07:28:33 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | South Africa |
| Away Team | Ireland |
Their recorded meetings average 67.0 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: South Africa vs Ireland
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-27 07:28:33 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 67 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 1 |
| Average | 67 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateOctober 24, 2026Match date
VenueAthlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town, South AfricaMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
5 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeJess LingLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Precious Pazani
Assistant Referee 2Giana Viljoen
TV Match OfficialMatteo Liperini
Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO)Quinton Immelman
South Africa
Starting XV
- –Franzel SeptemberHead Coach
- –Laurian Johannes-HauptHead Coach
- 1
- 2Anushka GroenewaldHooker
- 3Xoliswa KhuzwayoProp
- 4Vainah UbisiLock
- 5Catha JacobsLock
- 6Sizophila SolontsiFlanker
- 7Lerato MakuaFlanker
- 8Aseza HeleNumber 8
- 9Unam ToseScrum Half
- 10Byrhandre DolfFly Half
- 11Maria TshirembaWing
- 12Shiniqwa LamprechtCentre
- 13Maceala SamboyaCentre
- 14Alichia ArriesWing
- 15Jacomina CilliersFull Back
Replacements
- 16Lindelwa GwalaReplacement
- 17Yonela NgxingoloReplacement
- 18Thandile MazwiReplacement
- 19Danelle LochnerReplacement
- 20Logan WelmanReplacement
- 21Aphiwe NgwevuReplacement
- 22Anacadia MinnaarReplacement
- 23Mary ZuluReplacement
Ireland
Starting XV
- –Scott BemandHead Coach
- 1Linda DjougangProp
- 2Neve JonesHooker
- 3Eilis CahillProp
- 4Jane ClohessyLock
- 5Dorothy WallLock
- 6Fiona Tuite-O'SullivanFlanker
- 7Erin KingFlanker
- 8Brittany HoganNumber 8
- 9Emily LaneScrum Half
- 10Dannah O'BrienFly Half
- 11Robyn O'ConnorWing
- 12Aoife DaltonCentre
- 13Anna McGannCentre
- 14Beibhinn ParsonsWing
- 15Stacey FloodFull Back
Replacements
- 16Beth ButtimerReplacement
- 17Niamh O’DowdReplacement
- 18Sadhbh McGrathReplacement
- 19Kate JordanReplacement
- 20Grace MooreReplacement
- 21Jemima Adams-VerlingReplacement
- 22Aoibheann ReillyReplacement
- 23Eve HigginsReplacement
8′
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Try0–5
Aoife DaltonIreland9′
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Conversion0–7
Dannah O'BrienIreland20′
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Try5–7
Aseza HeleSouth Africa22′
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Missed Conversion5–7
Jacomina CilliersSouth Africa24′
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Yellow Card5–7
Erin KingIreland28′
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Try10–7
Vainah UbisiSouth Africa29′
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Conversion12–7
Jacomina CilliersSouth Africa32′
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Try12–12
Linda DjougangIreland34′
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Conversion12–14
Dannah O'BrienIreland38′
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Try17–14
Maria TshirembaSouth Africa39′
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Missed Conversion17–14
Jacomina CilliersSouth Africa42′
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Try17–19
Jane ClohessyIreland43′
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Conversion17–21
Dannah O'BrienIreland42′
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Try17–26
Beibhinn ParsonsIreland44′
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Missed Conversion17–26
Dannah O'BrienIreland52′
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Try17–31
Erin KingIreland53′
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Conversion17–33
Dannah O'BrienIreland67′
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Yellow Card17–33
Eve HigginsIreland68′
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Try22–33
Lerato MakuaSouth Africa69′
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Missed Conversion22–33
Jacomina CilliersSouth Africa74′
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Try22–38
Linda DjougangIreland75′
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Conversion22–40
Dannah O'BrienIreland79′
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Try27–40
Alichia ArriesSouth Africa80′
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Missed Conversion27–40
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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
1Meetings
0South Africa wins
0Draws
1Ireland wins
Recent meetings
South AfricaOctober 24, 2026 · WXV 2026 · Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa
27 – 40IrelandCommunity
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