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Ireland's flyhalf Jonathan Sexton tussles with Scotland's players during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on October 7, 2023.

Kiwi pundit slams ‘entitled’ Ireland

The heat between New Zealand and Ireland has been turned up a notch with the claim that the All Blacks “don’t much care” for Johnny Sexton’s conduct.

Farrell to show Schmidt who’s boss?

An intriguing sub-plot in Ireland’s World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand is Joe Schmidt and his former assistant Andy Farrell pitting their wits against each other.

Schmidt-factor aids All Blacks against Ireland

Ian Foster is thankful that New Zealand has the inside knowledge of former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final in Paris.

World Cup’s last eight confirmed

The 2023 World Cup quarter-final fixtures have been confirmed with host nation France playing reigning and three-time champions the Springboks.

World Cup is not what it seems

While many rate the first month of the 2023 World Cup as impressive, MARK KEOHANE highlights a vast disparity between perception and reality at this year’s tournament.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 09: Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates a try during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Barrett: All Blacks fueled by vengeance

New Zealand are still “hurting” over their home Test series loss to world number one Ireland last year and are itching for revenge, Beauden Barrett admitted on Friday.

New Zealand's prop Tyrel Lomax receives medical treatment during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

All Blacks star in doubt for playoffs

New Zealand are sweating over the availability of a key player after the All Blacks secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

(From L to R) New Zealand's fly-half Finlay Christie, New Zealand's number eight Luke Jacobson, New Zealand's right wing Will Jordan and New Zealand's full-back Beauden Barrett celebrate a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between New Zealand and Uruguay at the OL Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, south-eastern France, on October 5, 2023.

Foster’s All Blacks ready for ‘monster’ quarter-final

Ian Foster said he was looking forward to a “monster” quarter-final after New Zealand secured their place in the knock-out phases with an 11-try rout of Uruguay.

Boks ‘get’ what it takes to be great

South Africa, France and Ireland have the best chance of winning the 2023 World Cup, because – unlike New Zealand – they play clever rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE.

New Zealand's fly-half Richie Mounga celebrates with New Zealand's full-back Damian McKenzie (R) after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between New Zealand and Uruguay at the OL Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, south-eastern France, on October 5, 2023.

McKenzie magic steers NZ to playoffs

New Zealand cantered to the bonus-point victory they needed to progress to the World Cup quarter-finals with an 11-try thrashing of Uruguay on Thursday night.