Preview: All of the pressure is on Ireland, but they can welcome it against the All Blacks
The weather is turning in Paris.
Andy Farrell Sport News
Talking points as Ireland look to break World Cup curse against All Blacks
Ireland face New Zealand in Paris seeking to reach a maiden semi-final at the Rugby World Cup.
Winning streak not even an afterthought for ambitious Ireland
PARIS : With so much on the line in the World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday, the fact that Ireland could match the top tier record for successive test wins has flown completely under the radar this week.
Ireland look to bury World Cup jinx in crunch All Blacks clash
PARIS : Form clashes with pedigree when Ireland look to bury their World Cup jinx forever against New Zealand at the Stade de France on Saturday in one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cup quarter-finals for many years.
Haunted Irish fans prepare for quarter-final with nervous anticipation
DUBLIN : Ireland's impressive start to the Rugby World Cup may have broken television viewing records at home, but there were few indications walking around Dublin on Friday that the sports-mad country was gearing up for an even bigger night.
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.
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.