IRELAND

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Aaron Smith warns Ireland that All Blacks are a different beast to last year

Scrumhalf Aaron Smith insists New Zealand are a completely different team to the one defeated by Ireland in 2022 ahead of a mouth-watering World Cup quarter-final.

Keith Earls

Keith Earls hails Ireland's transformation under Andy Farrell

Keith Earl believes Ireland are a completely different beast now than they were under former coach Joe Schmidt ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

James Ryan

Ireland given clean bill of health ahead of New Zealand RWC quarter-final

As of Monday morning, no member of Andy Farrell's 33-man Ireland squad had been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup clash with the All Blacks in Paris.

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Johnny Sexton braced for All Black revenge at Rugby World Cup

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is all too aware that New Zealand are plotting revenge in a mouthwatering Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

Andy Farrell

Ireland coach on Rugby World Cup quarter-final against All Blacks: It's as tough as it gets

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is relishing facing three-time Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand in the last eight after their demolition of Scotland on Saturday.

Gregor Townsend

Ireland were too good, admits Scotland coach Gregor Townsend

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend gave credit to a rampant Irish side that trounced his charges 36-14 to knock the Scots out of the Rugby World Cup in Paris on Saturday.

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