Dane Coles on Ireland: All Blacks have 'scars' from defeats to 'best in world'
New Zealand hooker Dane Coles says his team can't wait to pit their wits against "the best team in the world at the moment" in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final.
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All Blacks' challenge just another game for Ronan Kelleher
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.
New Zealand complete clinical win against the Netherlands at Cricket World Cup
New Zealand continued their tremendous start to the 2023 World Cup as they cruised past the Netherlands in Hyderabad on Monday.
New Zealand thump the Netherlands to stay perfect at World Cup
New Zealand roared to a second successive victory at the World Cup as they beat the Netherlands by 99 runs in Hyderabad on Monday, with Mitchell Santner taking five wickets.
WATCH: RTÉ Rugby panel on Ireland v New Zealand
"In terms of psyche, they will not fear this guys at all," says Jamie Heaslip of Ireland's mentality going into a huge World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday.
Joe Schmidt's inside knowledge of Ireland not a 'great advantage', says Mick Kearney
Joe Schmidt's inside knowledge of Irish rugby won’t count for much when Ireland face New Zealand on Saturday, according to Mick Kearney.
Saudi Arabia favourite to host 2034 World Cup after formally informing FIFA of its wish
Saudi Arabia formally informed FIFA of its wish to host the men's World Cup in 2034 on Monday in a bidding contest that increasingly looks designed for the kingdom to win.
Japan's Joseph era comes to an end with pool stage exit
PARIS : Jamie Joseph took Japan to unprecedented heights during his seven years as coach but his reign ended on Sunday with the Brave Blossoms back where they were just before he started, exiting the World Cup in the pool stage.