Sheehan: Grand Slam grit 'valuable' for All Blacks clash
Dan Sheehan believes the nature of Ireland's Grand Slam victory over England will stand to the team when they face the might of New Zealand tomorrow evening in Paris.
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Peter Duggan delighted to get the chance to don green for Ireland
Former All-Star Peter Duggan says that wearing the green shirt of Ireland for next weekend's Hurling/Shinty International will be one of the proudest moments of his life.
Springboks determined to steer clear of ref's wrath in 'brutal' battle with France
PARIS : Indiscipline has often proven costly for South Africa but the Springboks are determined to steer clear of costly cards at this World Cup even though they anticipate a brutal physical challenge when they face France in Sunday’s quarter-final, captain Siya Kolisi said.
Shane Duffy hoping Evan Ferguson can be Ireland talisman for years to come
Shane Duffy is hoping Evan Ferguson can be the Republic of Ireland’s talisman for years to come as the teenager finds his feet on the international stage.
All roads lead to Paris for Irish rugby fans
Rugby fans are making their way to Paris by any means possible ahead of tomorrow night's World Cup quarter-final showdown between Ireland and New Zealand.
Former Olympic medallist Hugh Russell dies aged 63
Former Irish Olympic bronze medalist and British bantamweight champion boxer Hugh Russell has died, aged 63.
Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach to start for South Africa
South Africa have named a surprise half-back pairing of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach and only five forwards on the bench for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts France. Coach Jacques Nienaber had several selection conundrums ahead of the game at the Stade de France, with the most anticipated being the choice of fly-half, and in naming his side on Friday gave the nod to Libbok despite misgivings about his kicking abilities.
Donal Lenihan: We have enough 'big boys' to beat Kiwis
New Zealand have dropped Mark Telea heading into the quarter-final. It's not ideal. Telea is a very good young player. By all accounts he broke team curfew. In other words, you have to be back in the hotel by a certain time in the evening. That appears to be the issue.