New Zealand show their mettle as World Cup reaches business end
PARIS : When the Rugby World Cup reaches the business end New Zealand are always in the mix and on Saturday Ian Foster's team once again showed why they can never be written off.
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New Zealand delight at victory over gallant Ireland
PARIS : New Zealand reminded those who dared to consign them to outsider status at the World Cup that you write off the All Blacks at your peril, as they prevailed over Ireland in Saturday’s brutal quarter-final to the delight of captain Sam Cane and coach Ian Foster.
Good early start key for All Blacks to 'turn the dial back' against Ireland, says McCaw
Ex-New Zealand captain Richie McCaw said his former side have to start well against Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final if they hope to upset the odds.
Hansen 'all good' after Ireland captain's run
Mack Hansen had his right calf heavily strapped but took a full part in the Ireland captain's run ahead of tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.
Fainga'anuku in All Blacks team for Ireland quarter-final
PARIS : All Blacks coach Ian Foster has kept power winger Leicester Fainga'anuku in his backline for the World Cup quarter-final against Ireland on Saturday.
Aaron Smith warns Ireland that New Zealand are a different beast to last summer
Scrum-half Aaron Smith insists New Zealand are a completely different team to the one defeated by Ireland in 2022 and dismissed talk of revenge ahead of a mouth-watering World Cup quarter-final.
Plenty of respect but no fear for All Blacks in Ireland clash
PARIS : The All Blacks have a healthy respect for Ireland as the best team in the world but there will be no fear when the two teams clash in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final this weekend, scrumhalf Aaron Smith said on Tuesday.
Aaron Smith warns Ireland to expect different New Zealand
Scrum-half Aaron Smith insists New Zealand are a completely different team to the one defeated by Ireland in 2022 and dismissed talk of revenge ahead of a mouth-watering World Cup quarter-final.