Kiwi trio key to Irish hopes, says Conor Murray
Conor Murray believes New Zealand's loss is Ireland’s gain as "world-class" trio Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe bid to give their native country serious cause for regret.
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Andy Farrell: Important for Ireland to remember we're a 'bloody good' team
Andy Farrell insists that Ireland are now much more comfortable being top dogs and have shed any "inferiority complex" that existed before.
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’
Johnny Sexton says Ireland are braced for the “toughest game we’ve ever faced” ahead of a mouthwatering Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Paris.
Ireland have shed inferiority complex, says Farrell
PARIS : Andy Farrell concedes that Ireland have suffered from an inferiority complex in the past but believes his team are ready to embrace the challenge of being the best in the world.
Keith Andrews lauds fantastic Andy Farrell ahead of World Cup quarter-final clash with New Zealand
Keith Andrews was full of admiration for the Ireland rugby team, and coach Andy Farrell in particular, wishing them well ahead of Saturday's quarter-final clash against New Zealand.
Tadhg Beirne: Ireland-All Blacks rivalry is strictly business
Tadhg Beirne has played down any suggestion that Ireland and New Zealand's players have a personal dislike for each other, saying their rivalry is purely professional.
Past irrelevant for Irish in NZ quarter-final, says Farrell
PARIS :Past successes and failures will be irrelevant to the Ireland team when they take to the field to play three-times champions New Zealand in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, coach Andy Farrell said on Wednesday after naming his team.
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.