Sexton: World Cup record not weighing down Ireland
Johnny Sexton says Ireland are not carrying "much baggage" from previous World Cup exits ahead of Saturday's quarter-final with New Zealand.
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Scott Bemand: WXV3 a chance to 'get the plane off the runway'
Ireland women's coach Scott Bemand says the upcoming WXV3 campaign will be an opportunity to "get the plane off the runway" as they go in search of qualification for the next Rugby World Cup in 2025.
Mack Hansen fit enough to start World Cup quarter-final vs New Zealand
Winger Mack Hansen has been deemed fit enough to start Ireland's crunch quarter-final clash with New Zealand on Saturday evening.
Ireland top for turnovers, Argentina have worst scrum
MARSEILLE, France : Ireland's attacking speed and accuracy has earned rave reviews during their charge into the World Cup quarter-finals but it is also the less glamorous side of their game that has made them so effective, as the latest batch of World Rugby statistics show.
Ireland unchanged for New Zealand quarter-final clash
PARIS : Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made no changes to his starting team to play New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup quarter-finals with Mack Hansen and James Lowe both passed fit to play.
Libbok sweats on coach’s choice as Bok debate flyhalf to take on France
PARIS : Flyhalf Manie Libbok might have earned praise for adding a more incisive edge to South Africa’s attack but after struggling with kicking will have to wait and see whether he gets the key pivot post for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.
Gatland revives Welsh fortunes in double quick time
PARIS : Wales coach Warren Gatland conceded being perplexed with how deep in the doldrums Wales were when he returned last December but has quickly turned around their fortunes and led them to a fourth successive Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Mack Hansen starts, but James Ryan to miss quarter-final v New Zealand
Mack Hansen has been passed fit to start Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday, but James Ryan misses out through injury.