Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Garry Ringrose (IRE) - 'You have to expect the unexpected'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland centre Garry Ringrose as they prepare to face New Zealand in the quarter-finals at Stade de France on Saturday, 14 October. Garry Ringrose, centreOn how he found ending up...
5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish had to wait 111 years for a first Test victory over the All Blacks. Ireland will take on three-time champions New Zealand on Saturday evening in a crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris. The...
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final hoodoo
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have never won a World Cup knockout match. In-form Ireland face three-time champions New Zealand seeking to improve their wretched quarter-final record at the Rugby World Cup. The Irish are through...
Andy Farrell feels Ireland are becoming better at handling pressure
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTest rugby’s top-ranked nation will bid to make history against New Zealand in Paris on Saturday evening. Andy Farrell believes in-form World Cup hopefuls Ireland were previously plagued by an “inferiority...
IRE team announcement (v NZL): head coach Farrell, captain Sexton, Beirne, Keenan, Porter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton, second-row Tadhg Beirne, full-back Hugo Keenan and prop Andrew Porter after the team was announced to play New Zealand in the quarter-final...
Forwards coach Ryan, Smith, Ioane (NZL): 'Are we scared of failure? No'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan, scrum-half Aaron Smith and centre Rieko Ioane at a media briefing on Tuesday. Jason Ryan, forwards coach On Joe Schmidt's knowledge of Ireland: "Joe...
Ronan Kelleher will treat ‘biggest game of career’ like any other Ireland match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland hooker Ronan Kelleher admits a “do or die” Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand is the stuff of dreams but plans to treat the biggest game of his career like any other. Andy...
Rookie Jimmy O’Brien ready to take on New Zealand if injuries bite for Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have no concerns about potentially thrusting Test rookie Jimmy O’Brien into a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand as they anxiously wait on the availability of first-choice wings...
Ireland defence coach Easterby - 'No bigger game than New Zealand in a RWC quarter-final'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Easterby, defence coach On his reflections on the win over Scotland:“We were certainly delighted with the way we started the game. It couldn't have gone any better in terms of getting an early...
