Sheehan: Grand Slam grit 'valuable' for All Blacks clash
Dan Sheehan believes the nature of Ireland's Grand Slam victory over England will stand to the team when they face the might of New Zealand tomorrow evening in Paris.
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Donal Lenihan: We have enough 'big boys' to beat Kiwis
New Zealand have dropped Mark Telea heading into the quarter-final. It's not ideal. Telea is a very good young player. By all accounts he broke team curfew. In other words, you have to be back in the hotel by a certain time in the evening. That appears to be the issue.
All Blacks have to show Ireland something new - James Parsons
Ireland must be prepared to expect the unexpected from New Zealand early on in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, according to former All Black James Parsons.
Garry Ringrose the wingman for all occasions
A year ago yesterday Garry Ringrose scored a brace of tries off the wing for Leinster.
Talking points as Marseille and Paris prepare to host World Cup quarter-finals
Marseille and Paris take centre stage when the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals unfold on Saturday and Sunday.
Conor Murray says New Zealand-born trio ‘so important’ to Ireland World Cup bid
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.
How Ireland-New Zealand could come down to sudden death or kicking competition
Ireland's clash with New Zealand on Saturday could be decided by sudden death and a 'golden score’.
Andy Farrell feels Ireland are becoming better at handling pressure
Andy Farrell believes in-form World Cup hopefuls Ireland were previously plagued by an “inferiority complex”.