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.
Tadhg Beirne: 'We want to inspire everyone back home'
When Ireland take to the pitch at the Stade de France next Saturday night to face the All Blacks, it'll be the third game in a row for Andy Farrell's side in Saint-Denis.
Six tries scored, but defence the standout for Ireland in hammering of Scots
With just under 15 minutes played at the Stade de France on Saturday Ireland had barely touched the ball, and yet their win against Scotland felt almost inevitable.
Donal Lenihan: I fancy Ireland to beat the All Blacks
Donal Lenihan believes Ireland are in a "brilliant place" as he tipped Andy Farrell's side to earn an historic Rugby World Cup quarter-final win over New Zealand on Saturday.
All Blacks' motivation not just about revenge - Retallick
PARIS : All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick said avoiding an early exit from the World Cup would be just as important a motivation as avenging last year's home test series loss to Ireland when they meet Andy Farrell's top-ranked team on Saturday.
Ireland boss Andy Farrell relishing New Zealand clash after dumping out Scotland
Andy Farrell insists a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand is “as tough as it gets” after “little old Ireland” topped Pool B thanks to a six-try demolition of Scotland.
International view: Scotland mesmerised by dominant Ireland
And so Ireland are where they want to be. At the juncture they have never crossed before: a World Cup quarter-final.