Expectation to underachievement – How Scotland came up short in France
Scotland suffered a demoralising pool-stage exit from the World Cup after being unable to get the big win they needed against Ireland.
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'As Irish people, we can lack confidence' - Keith Earls
Only three of the Ireland squad have faced down the haka more than Keith Earls and the Munster winger is confident he can win his fitness battle ahead of Saturday's World Cup showdown with New Zealand (8pm).
All Blacks clash as much a mental battle as physical
Ireland convincingly beat Scotland on Saturday night to set up the double sided tale of revenge in a grudge match against the All Blacks this weekend.
Jack Conan: 'Fantastic' to end summer holidays with Ireland comeback
Jack Conan couldn't hide his delight after getting his World Cup campaign under way against Scotland.
Joe Schmidt: Ireland's greatest coach, before current one
Ian Foster has been relegated to the status of a mere frontman. As far as the Irish media is concerned, whether true or not, Joe Schmidt will be treated as the de facto New Zealand coach this week.
France-based Arundell can play in Six Nations, but not Willis: RFU
MARSEILLE, France : Henry Arundell will be available to play for England in next year's Six Nations, despite joining French club Racing 92, due to the 'special circumstances' rule following the demise of his former club London Irish, RFU CEO Bill Sweeney has confirmed.
Ireland wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe on mend ahead of New Zealand showdown
Injured Ireland wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe are “making good strides” ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, while James Ryan is seeing a specialist on a wrist issue.
Ronan Kelleher will treat ‘biggest game of career’ like any other Ireland match
Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher admits a “do or die” Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand is the stuff of dreams but plans to treat the biggest game of his career like any other.