Keith Earls joins growing Irish injury list ahead of quarters
Ireland's backline stocks will be tested ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, with Keith Earls now joining the list of injury concerns.
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International view: Scotland mesmerised by dominant Ireland
And so Ireland are where they want to be. At the juncture they have never crossed before: a World Cup quarter-final.
World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson To Miss New Zealand's Second Match vs Netherlands
New Zealand star batter Kane Williamson has been ruled of New Zealand's second match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup against the Netherlands. In the pre-match press conference, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead updated on the status of Williamson's injury "Kane's been progressing very well, I think the fielding is still the element for him that he's just got to get a little bit higher, and he gets a little bit more trust in his body," New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said as quoted by ICC on Sunday.
Johnny Sexton: All Blacks will be out for revenge against Ireland
Johnny Sexton says Ireland can draw on the experiences of their Test series win in New Zealand when they face the All Blacks next week, but warns they'll be taking on a side more motivated than ever.
We haven't played our best rugby yet, says Ireland coach Farrell
PARIS : Ireland coach Andy Farrell said his team have not played their best rugby yet despite booking their place in the quarter-finals with a fourth pool win of the tournament on Saturday.
France to face Rugby World Cup holders South Africa in quarter-final showdown
France wrapped up the group stage with a 60-7 drubbing of Italy on Friday to move into the knockout round as Pool A winners – but the next test on their World Cup journey will be as hard as they come.
Impressive Ireland crush Scots to reach World Cup last eight
Ireland cruised into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by demolishing Scotland 36-14 in a clinical performance in their final Pool B match at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Ireland to assess injuries as attention turns to New Zealand in the quarter-final
Ireland will be sweating on the fitness of a number of players ahead of next Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand, with James Lowe, Mack Hansen and James Ryan all picking up knocks in the 36-14 win against Scotland.