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<p>Cobus Reinach of South Africa celebrates scoring his side's first try</p>
Reinach and Libbok picked in South Africa quarter-final team to play France
Duane Vermeulen starts at number eight ahead of Jasper Wiese

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

<p>Mark Telea of the All Blacks runs through drills during a New Zealand All Blacks training session at INSEP training grounds on October 12, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)</p>
Foster plays it cool but Talea call rocks All Blacks prep
The decision to omit wing Mark Talea from the 23 for disciplinary reasons is not one that fits the picture of a squad dotting every ‘I’ and crossing every ‘t’.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

<p>Ringrose during an Ireland Rugby media conference at Stade Omnisports des Fauvettes in Domont.</p>
Ringrose claims Irish adaptability and 'no-excuse' mentality has been key to World Cup success
The 28-year-old credited Farrell’s no-excuse mentality for preparing Ireland’s players to embrace every moment of adversity.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

<p>IN CONTROL: All Blacks full-back Beauden Barrett stretching before New Zealand training on Thursday. Pic: Dan Sheridan, Inpho.</p>
Ronan O'Gara's verdict: For New Zealand, the waves will crash a lot higher and faster now
When Ireland faced the All Blacks in my time, we convinced ourselves that they had the same number of legs and arms as we had, that they were mortal and beatable.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023

<p>New Zealand's Leicester Fainga'anuku in action during the Rugby World Cup 2023, Pool A match at the Stade de Toulouse, France. Picture date: Friday September 15, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU World Cup New Zealand. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire. </p>
Telea out of All Blacks side to face Ireland in quarter-final after disciplinary breach
Leicester Fainga’anuku is named in his place. 

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

<p>TROUBLED: Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman</p>
Depleted Dutch face awesome French: Eight things to look forward to in latest round of Euro 2024 qualifiers
Italy urgently need goals, Scotland require a point and the Netherlands must pull together in France for a crunch qualifier in Ireland's group.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

<p>Wales' George North during a press conference at the Stade Mayol in Toulon.</p>
George North ready to make Welsh Rugby history with record last-eight appearance
Just two Welshmen have played more times for their country than 117 times-capped North.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

<p>Botia recalls his days as a prison officer if he ever feels that life on the rugby field is becoming tough.</p>
Fiji's 'machine' Levani Botia spurred by memories of time as prison guard
The 34-year-old left school early, moved to the capital Suva and it was while working for the prison service and playing for the Wardens Sevens team that he was spotted by Fiji great Waisale Serevi.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

<p>NOISY WELCOME: South Africa will be at the sharp end of an 80,000 capacity crowd on Sunday.</p>
Bongi Mbonambi reveals Springboks' method to deal with 'hostile' French crowd
The Springboks are set to be heavily outnumbered inside the 80,000-capacity Saint-Denis arena.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

<p>UNMISTAKEABLE: New Zealand perform the haka. Pic: ©INPHO/Photosport/Grant Down</p>
S Five things the All Blacks bring to every World Cup
New Zealand’s team offers so much to the world of rugby and to fans around the globe, writes Mick Cleary.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023

<p>ABOUT SCHMIDT: New Zealand assistant coach Joe Schmidt at All Blacks training on Thursday.  Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan</p>
Ireland’s Joe Schmidt reunion won’t be defined by the past
Andy Farrell and his side come up against a familiar face in Paris on Saturday. 

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

<p>P.J. Washington #25 of the Charlotte Hornets steps to the basket against Haywood Highsmith #24 of the Miami Heat during the third quarter of a preseason game at Kaseya Center on October 10, 2023 in Miami, Florida. The Hornets became the last new NBA franchise in 2004. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)</p>
S John Riordan: NBA still too shallow for deep pool of talent
Are there too many good players in US basketball?

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

<p>SUPER SUPPORT: Ireland supporters celebrate after last Saturday's match between Ireland and Scotland at the Stade de France. </p>
Neutral demand for tickets may limit Irish hordes at Stade de France
The green army may be limited to around 25,000 at the Stade de France on Saturday night

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

<p>SERIOUS TEST: Conor Murray. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan</p>
Conor Murray: All Blacks will be a 'different animal' in Paris
New Zealand have undergone a sea change in terms of coaching staff, playing personnel and in aspects of their play since losing the 2022 summer series to Ireland on home soil.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

<p>Huge numbers of Irish supporters are expected to make the journey to France for the mammoth quarter final tie against New Zealand. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile</p>
French strike 'unlikely to scupper Ireland rugby fans' travel plans' 
General strike in France on Friday includes transport and air traffic controllers but here are 'alternatives', says travel expert

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

<p>Corach Rambler and Derek Fox win from Vanillier for trainer Lucinda Russell and owners The Ramblers. Pic: Healy Racing.</p>
Grand National field reduced to 34 runners in bid to improve safety
The Jockey Club, who host the famous Liverpool race at Aintree, have made several alterations to the contest in a bid to make it safer for both horse and rider.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

<p>UP FOR IT: Dan Biggar is fit for Wales’ quarter-final. Picture: David Davies/PA</p>
Dan Biggar and Liam Williams fit for Wales’ quarter-final against Argentina
The sides face off on Saturday in Marseille.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

<p>TURN THE TIDE: Ireland have won three of four meetings with New Zealand during the reign of Andy Farrell (Niall Carson/PA)</p>
5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash
Ireland have had the upper hand -- at last -- in recent years.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

<p>Irish President Michael D. Higgins and wife Sabina pose in front of the Webb Ellis Rugby World Cup after being presented with a Black Ferns shirt during a presentation to New Zealand Rugby in memory of Dave Gallaher, captain of 'The Originals' at New Zealand Rugby House in 2017. Picture: Hagen Hopkins-Pool/Getty Images</p>
S Paul Rouse: A Donegal man was essential to establishing rugby as New Zealand’s national sport
Dave Gallaher played a crucial role in the construction of his adopted country's national identity.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

<p>FARRELL GAMBLE: Owen Farrell during a training session. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.</p>
Borthwick to gamble on Farrell and Smith with Ford set for England axe
Marcus Smith expected to replace Steward at full-back.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

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