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.
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All Blacks bank on Jordan to keep up his strike rate against Ireland
PARIS : Whatever happens when New Zealand take on Ireland in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, it would be a brave move to bet against All Blacks winger Will Jordan getting across the try line at some stage.
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.
Ireland see the hand of Joe in resurgent All Blacks
PARIS : Ireland think they have detected the hand of former coach Joe Schmidt in the resurgent form of the All Blacks as they analysed their opponents ahead of this weekend's blockbuster World Cup quarter-final, skills coach Mike Catt said on Friday.
Rugby World Cup news Live: Argentina pile pressure on Wales, Springboks announce and TV boss gone
The Rugby World Cup is approaching the business end, with a mouth-watering line-up of quarter-finals to come this weekend. Wales face Argentina first on Saturday, before Ireland take on New Zealand, while England v Fiji and France v South Africa will be played out on Sunday.
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.
Fainga'anuku in All Blacks team for Ireland quarter-final
PARIS : All Blacks coach Ian Foster has kept power winger Leicester Fainga'anuku in his backline for the World Cup quarter-final against Ireland on Saturday.