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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'.
Beyond the Game: All Blacks not wanting to make unwanted history in Ireland clash
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World Cup-winning coach 'can't see New Zealand beating Ireland'
Sir Clive Woodward doesn't give the All Blacks much of a chance.
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Inside the mind of the man who looms large over World Cup quarter
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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.'
Breaking down the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
How the last-eight match-ups stack up for Rugby World Cup 2023.
Beyond the Game: All Blacks locked in to Ireland quarter-final clash
With some of the All Blacks ‘still hurting’ from last year’s loss to Ireland, Ian Foster and his team are already planning how to take down the world’s number-one side. Video / NZ Herald
'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
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'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.
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
Phil Gifford: The best sign for All Blacks' World Cup prospects
OPINION: Five talking points from this weekend's Rugby World Cup action.
Scotland thrash Romania to set up Ireland Rugby World Cup showdown
Scotland confirmed the showdown they crave with Ireland.
All Blacks side named: Four return from injury, Whitelock to surpass McCaw
The match is a sudden death for the All Blacks in Lyon.
'Buzzing': All Blacks sent strong World Cup message
The All Blacks received a crystal-clear depiction of the elite standards they must reach.
Beyond the Game: All Blacks look ahead to Italy clash and reflect on ‘impressive’ South Africa v Ireland game
All Blacks Mark Telea and Dalton Papali'i alongside defence coach Scott McLeod look ahead to their clash with Italy as the team is ‘buzzing’ from an impressive South Africa v Ireland match over the weekend. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport
Chris Rattue: A major hole in the Springboks' World Cup operation
OPINION: Chris Rattue on who took home the bacon and who left empty-handed.
What Ireland's win over Springboks means for All Blacks
In a clash of the titans, the Irish managed to pull off a win over the defending champs.
Paul Lewis: Stat that should worry the ABs
OPINION: There is a statistic that starkly shows the biggest issue facing the All Blacks.
Tonga-convert Malakai Fekitoa’s World Cup wait nears end
"[Waiting has been] good for us as we can see what’s going on."
The All Blacks’ decline: Why the volatile World Rugby rankings are right
OPINION: The ABs' frustrations and wild fluctuations in form have returned.
'Patently ridiculous': Why Rugby World Cup draw makes no sense
OPINION: Elliott Smith says World Rugby will have to rethink its approach in the future.
England humbled by Ireland as chaotic Rugby World Cup build-up continues
England's preparations for the Rugby World Cup have plunged into further chaos.
Roger Partridge: Seeking Ireland’s secrets
OPINION: Few countries feel so similar as New Zealand and the Republic of Ireland.
'Unusual space': All Blacks and Ian Foster confront World Cup worries
Can the All Blacks win the World Cup? It's a question never asked at this juncture before.
Gregor Paul: Why real winner of rugby's Nations Championship won't be NZ
Agreement has all but been reached to launch the Nations Championship in 2026.
Focus Sport: Weekend sports results in 90 seconds
Cheree Kinnear gives the highs and lows of the weekend's sport all in 90 seconds. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport
Focus Sport: All Blacks Captain Sam Cane addresses the media
All Blacks Captain Sam Cane addresses the media following the loss to Ireland.
'First in our history' - pride from new All Black's family in Tonga
Big things are expected of a young man who came to NZ on a scholarship at age 16.