Ireland

McCaw: All Blacks must blow Irish away

Ex-captain Richie McCaw said New Zealand have to start well against Ireland in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final if they hope to upset the odds.

RECAP: All Blacks eliminate Ireland

Jordie Barrett kicked eight points as the All Blacks survived two yellow cards to beat Ireland in Saturday’s quarter-final, dumping the top-ranked team out of the World Cup.

All Blacks players after losing to France at Stade de France in the 2023 World Cup

Foster: All Blacks ‘won’t die wondering’

Ian Foster says he has told his All Blacks players not to “go into your shell” for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Ireland.

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.

Irish look to bury World Cup under-achievers tag

Ireland will seek to at last break through their World Cup glass ceiling by beating New Zealand to reach the semi-finals for the first time on Saturday.

World Cup Picks: Boks dump France

The Boks will knock France out of their own World Cup to secure a spot in the semi-finals, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

Farrell: Ireland won’t ‘fall off a cliff’

Ireland have grown to be at ease with being top of the world, Andy Farrell said, making it one less challenge heading into the World Cup quarter-final with the All Blacks.

Ireland's right wing Mack Hansen (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on September 23, 2023.

Ireland risk walking wounded against All Blacks

Mack Hansen has shrugged off a calf strain to take his place in an unchanged Ireland starting lineup for the World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday.

‘Sexton the Tom Brady of Irish rugby’

Johnny Sexton had not heard of NFL legend Tom Brady till seven years ago – now Ireland’s rugby talisman must be sick and tired of comparisons between the two of them.

Springboks vs France: Guess Man of the Match and WIN!

Correctly predict the Man of the Match in Sunday’s clash between the Springboks and France to stand a chance of winning a R3000 shopping voucher, courtesy of Airscream and Airpops!

New Zealand's prop Tyrel Lomax leaves the field after receiving medical treatment to a knee injury 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 get massive boost for playoff

New Zealand have been bolstered for the World Cup quarter-final against Ireland on Saturday after it was confirmed that tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax is available for selection.