Rugby World Cup
David Kirk: How the All Blacks can beat Ireland
'The formula to beat Ireland is easy to say – and of course very hard to do'.
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Watch: Beauden Parrot makes big call before All Blacks v Ireland
Our mascot for the Rugby World Cup makes his prediction.
Inside the mind of the man who looms large over World Cup quarter
Joe Schmidt's presence could help decide the World Cup quarter-final.
Gregor Paul: Unpacking the player retention problem for All Blacks
A third of Ireland's top side were developed in the Southern Hemisphere.
The ugly side of Ireland: How relationship with All Blacks turned sour
There isn't a lot of love for the Irish.
'The final for us': No illusions for Foster as to quarter-final stakes
'If we're left standing at the end of it, then we'll refocus after that.'
The World Cup pool stage XV: Which All Blacks make the team?
The best of the best throughout the pool stage of the World Cup.
Mouthguard technology detecting brain injuries to be adopted in rugby
Rugby will use mouthguard technology as part of its efforts to detect brain injuries.
What happens if a Rugby World Cup knockout game ends in draw?
All Blacks might need to get some kicking practice in.
Breaking down the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
How the last-eight match-ups stack up for Rugby World Cup 2023.
Chris Rattue: How Fiji look vulnerable to English challenge
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.
Gregor Paul: Expanding Rugby World Cup to 24 teams might not be as bad as it sounds
Opinion: Questions will come about wisdom of expanding the 2027 tournament to 24 teams.
Wallabies out! Fiji upset by Portugal, still reach quarters
Fiji were stunned late but still did enough to reach the quarters.
Tonga end World Cup with impressive win
Live updates of the Rugby World Cup clash between Tonga and Romania
How All Blacks planned ahead for Ireland showdown
The All Blacks' planning for Ireland began long ago.
All Blacks to give key player time to prove fitness
The All Blacks are giving Tyrel Lomax every chance to prove his fitness.
Argentina edge Japan in breathless decider to book quarter
Argentina secured a return to the quarter-finals and knocked out Japan.
Phil Gifford: The five biggest talking points at Rugby World Cup
OPINION: All Blacks v Ireland has the potential to be one of the great World Cup clashes
'What dreams are made of': Ireland relish chance to break hoodoo against All Blacks
Ireland have never progressed further than the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Chris Rattue: Why All Blacks' job just got a lot harder
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the Rugby World Cup.
'This is our final': Why Ireland were preferred opponent for ABs
Ireland it is. And the All Blacks wouldn’t have it any other way.
Ireland stun Scotland, setup blockbuster with All Blacks
Watch out All Blacks! Ireland makes statement performance with easy win over Scotland.
England narrowly avoid historic World Cup upset by Samoa
England avoided one of the greatest RWC upsets by edging a thrilling pool match.
Injury blow for Wales in box-ticking win over Georgia
Two big injury blows marred Welsh win.
Ireland v Scotland: Can the Scots get the shock?
Scotland could knock out the Boks or do them a favour.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks story of redemption waiting to be written
OPINION: Last year's series loss to Ireland was pivotal for the All Blacks
All Blacks to do or die their way
Liam Napier: Breathless freedom is behind the All Blacks at this World Cup.
The truth behind Ian Foster's Razor request
The truth didn’t find itself entirely dissociated from the story that broke last week.
Phil Gifford: Six biggest RWC talking points
OPINION: The All Blacks' win over Uruguay provided plenty to consider.