Keith Earls joins growing Irish injury list ahead of quarters
Ireland's backline stocks will be tested ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, with Keith Earls now joining the list of injury concerns.
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Ireland provide blueprint for future Scotland success – Townsend
PARIS : Scotland were always up against it at the World Cup after a cruel draw put them in the same pool as Ireland and South Africa, and needed an upset victory that never materialised as their campaign ended meekly in Paris on Saturday.
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.
Johnny Sexton: All Blacks will be out for revenge against Ireland
Johnny Sexton says Ireland can draw on the experiences of their Test series win in New Zealand when they face the All Blacks next week, but warns they'll be taking on a side more motivated than ever.
Samoa's Mapusua accuses referees of 'unconscious bias' after England loss
Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua said on Saturday lower-ranked nations suffered from an "unconscious bias" from referees after the narrow 18-17 loss to England in the Rugby World Cup.
We haven't played our best rugby yet, says Ireland coach Farrell
PARIS : Ireland coach Andy Farrell said his team have not played their best rugby yet despite booking their place in the quarter-finals with a fourth pool win of the tournament on Saturday.
France to face Rugby World Cup holders South Africa in quarter-final showdown
France wrapped up the group stage with a 60-7 drubbing of Italy on Friday to move into the knockout round as Pool A winners – but the next test on their World Cup journey will be as hard as they come.
Impressive Ireland crush Scots to reach World Cup last eight
Ireland cruised into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by demolishing Scotland 36-14 in a clinical performance in their final Pool B match at the Stade de France on Saturday.