
Patrick McKendry: How will Ireland handle the pressure?
COMMENT: If Ireland can't progress at this tournament, when will they?
COMMENT: If Ireland can't progress at this tournament, when will they?
For Joe Schmidt, the Kiwi in charge of Ireland's RWC hopes, rugby was an escape route.
Starting lineup includes 12 players who started in last year's win over the All Blacks.
Irish rugby legend calls on Joe Schmidt to have "moral courage" and start young star.
COMMENT: The hunters became the hunted, and Joe Schmidt's empire came crumbling down.
All Blacks produce test-match intensity in training as they get ready for quarter-final.
All Blacks coach delivers a tactical utterance designed to throw Ireland off their step.
The former Chiefs player might have played his last match at the tournament.
Blockbuster quarter-final showdown for the All Blacks after World Cup pool play ends.
Joe Schmidt: England and All Blacks helped by typhoons cancelling their final games.
Ireland win ugly in laboured victory over World Cup minnows.
COMMENT: Constant carping about the referees isn't just boring - it's unfair.
Talking points from Japan's incredible Rugby World Cup triumph over Ireland.
Oops they did it again. Japan have, once again, stunned the rugby world with a shock win.
Fans left shocked by the stunning Japan win - and Irish star's last minute decision.
All Blacks' quarter-final opponent thrown wide open after Japan stunned Ireland.
All you need to know ahead of host nation Japan's clash against Ireland.
On evidence shown against Scotland, they look capable of going a long way at the Cup.
All you need to know ahead of Ireland's World Cup clash against Scotland.
Follow live updates as the Ireland take on Wales in their Rugby World Cup warm-up match.
Can Wales hang on to the World No 1 ranking when they host Ireland?
Lawsuit against Ireland Rugby Football Union over rogue ball unlikely to succeed here.
All the action from the Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen isn't sure how Ireland will cope with pressure.
Follow live updates as Scotland try to upset Ireland in the Six Nations.
Gray: English fans shouldn't bring out the polish for the Webb Ellis trophy just yet.
England have beaten Ireland 32-20 in their Six Nations opener in Dublin.
Why Joe Schmidt will not be coaching the All Blacks after the Rugby World Cup.