Ireland secures Test series win against South Africa in Cape Town
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Ireland captain Erin King praised her team as "history makers" following a 38-17 victory over South Africa at Athlone Stadium, securing the Test series. This marks the first time an Irish side has achieved back-to-back wins on South African soil, previously winning 40-27 last week. Despite falling behind in the match, Ireland scored 24 unanswered points to seal the win, finishing the WXV Global Series with three victories out of four matches. King expressed pride in her team's performance and camaraderie during the tour.
- •Ireland wins Test series against South Africa, first since 2026.
- •Ireland scored 24 unanswered points in the second half.
- •King praises team effort and resilience throughout the series.
- •Ireland finishes the WXV Global Series with three wins from four.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — 'We're history makers now' - King hails Irish after series win in SA
"Ireland captain Erin King hails her side as "history makers" after they seal a Test series win on South African soil.
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