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.
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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”.
Ireland's Sexton loving life and ready to grasp the missing prize
PARIS : Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has won everything rugby has to offer with one notable exception and the 38-year-old looks in top form as he sets out to fill that gap in his trophy cabinet before he retires at the end of the World Cup.
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.
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.