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Latest news : Schmidt says Ireland will adapt, Liam Toland on where to target All Blacks
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Latest news : Liam Toland: Set piece and breakdown two areas where Ireland can target All Blacks
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Antoine Dupont starts for France against Wales. Photograph: Gabriel bouys/AFP/Getty

Antoine Dupont fit to start for France against Wales

International
October 18, 2019, 09:21

Captain Guilhem Guirado returns to side with Gael Fickou also back in midfieler

Ryohei Yamanaka starts at fullback for Japan against South Africa. Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty

Jamie Joseph makes one change to Japan XV for Springboks clash

International
October 18, 2019, 08:38

Ryohei Yamanaka replaces William Tupou at fullback for South Africa quarter-final

New Zealand blindside wing forward Ardie Savea was phenomenal as South Africa ran riot over the All Blacks in those opening 20 minutes of their group clash. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Liam Toland: Set piece and breakdown two areas where Ireland can target All Blacks

International
Liam Toland
October 18, 2019, 07:34

Variety in point of attack is also crucial to unleashing Ireland’s potent backline

Joe Schmidt speaks to his Ireland squad ahead of Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Schmidt says Ireland will adapt, Liam Toland on where to target All Blacks

International
Patrick Madden
October 18, 2019, 07:12

The Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the Rugby World Cup with The Irish Times sports team

Dan Biggar has been passed fit for Wales’ Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash with France. Photograph: Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty

Dan Biggar and Jonathan Davies in Wales XV for France clash

International
October 18, 2019, 06:24

Outhalf Biggar passes return to play protocols with as Gatland names strongest side

Johnny Sexton has again showed how vital he is to Ireland’s cause on the pitch during thei Rugby World Cup. Photograph: Hiroshi Yamamura/EPA

Rugby World Cup quarter-final: Ireland v New Zealand - Ireland player profiles

International
Patrick Madden
October 18, 2019, 06:17

Patrick Madden looks at Joe Schmidt’s side as they face down the world champions

Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga of the All Blacks run through drills during a training session at Tatsuminomori Seaside Park in Tokyo. Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty Images

Rugby World Cup quarter-final: Ireland v New Zealand - All Blacks player profiles

International
Patrick Madden
October 18, 2019, 06:00

Patrick Madden looks at the side Steve Hansen has picked to face up against Ireland

Joe Schmidt: “That fluidity changes philosophy, it changes preparation and, I guess, it demands more from players.”

Rugby World Cup: Joe Schmidt - 'I’ll be frank, I don’t have a specific philosophy'

International
Gerry Thornley
October 18, 2019, 01:00

‘We will adapt to what we think is going to best suit us and best combat them’

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen looks on during a training session at Tatsumin Omori Seaside Park in Koto City, Tokyo on Thursday. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Rugby World Cup: Hansen confident All Blacks bench can press home their advantage

International
Gerry Thornley
October 17, 2019, 21:53

New Zealand coach explains his selection for quarter-final against Ireland

A screen grab from the video, which mimics an Air New Zealand pre-flight safety briefing. Photograph: Air New Zealand/Twitter

New Zealand airline pokes fun at Irish fans ahead of quarter-final

Rugby
October 17, 2019, 18:02

Parents advised to stow children away ‘in the event that language becomes colourful’

The Ireland and New Zealand encounters define the Joe Schmidt era.

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

International
Gavin Cummiskey
October 17, 2019, 16:30

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Australia head coach Michael Cheika talks to Jordan Petaia of Australia during a training session at Matsuoka Ground in Oita. Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Michael Cheika has full trust in 19-year-old Jordan Petaia

International
October 17, 2019, 13:34

Centre becomes the first man born this century to start a RWC knockout match

Rugby World Cup Added Time: Ireland stronger, New Zealand weaker?

International
October 17, 2019, 11:00

Gavin Cummiskey and Gerry Thornley are confident Ireland can make history in Tokyo

South Africa players stretch during a training session in Tokyo ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Japan. Photo: Mark Baker

South Africa comfortable with favourites tag over Japan

International
Keith Duggan
October 17, 2019, 10:20

Rugby World Cup: Rassie Erasmus names same starting lineup that beat Italy

Ireland’s head coach Joe Schmidt speaks during a training session ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand. Photo: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Joe Schmidt remains coy before potential last stand

International
Gavin Cummiskey
October 17, 2019, 09:45

Kiwi coach says his side must go into quarter-final with New Zealand full of belief

New Zealand fullback Beauden Barrett holds on to South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe during the Rugby World Cup Pool B game at Yokohama International Stadium. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Rugby World Cup - Ireland v New Zealand: Irish kick-off time, TV channels and more

International
Patrick Madden
October 17, 2019, 09:15

It could be a game for the ages. Here is everything you need to know

Rob Kearney has got the nod at fullback to face New Zealand in Saturday’s Rugby World cup quarter-final. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Rugby World Cup: Kearney and O’Mahony start for Ireland against New Zealand

International
Gerry Thornley
October 17, 2019, 08:00

Joe Schmidt’s XV for quarter-final clash in Tokyo is along expected lines

England’s Owen Farrell during a training session ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

George Ford dropped as Owen Farrell starts for England

International
Gerard Meagher
October 17, 2019, 07:05

Rugby World Cup: Eddie Jones has sprung a surprise for Australia quarter-final

Ireland’s Sean Cronin has been ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Rob Herring replaces injured Seán Cronin in Ireland squad

International
October 17, 2019, 06:31

Ireland have also confirmed that they will not appeal Bundee Aki's suspension

New Zealand’s Brodie Retallick during training ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland. Photo: Mark Baker/AP Photo

Brodie Retallick returns for New Zealand ahead of Ireland clash

International
Gerry Thornley
October 17, 2019, 06:19

Rugby World Cup: Steve Hansen has named probably his strongest side for quarter-final

Leinster’s Anna Doyle is tackled by Munster’s Ciara Scanlon during the women’s Interprovincial at Irish Independent Park, Cork. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo

Anna Doyle in Sevens heaven as she takes her game to next level

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
October 17, 2019, 06:00

After winning her first senior Ireland cap, talented teenager is aiming to push on

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This month's rugby fixtures The World Cup continues in Japan as the Pro 14 and All-Ireland League get up and running

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A Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Cheetahs	3	3	0	0	151	56	3	15
Leinster	3	3	0	0	125	46	3	15
Ulster	3	2	0	1	106	94	3	11
Dragons	3	1	0	2	75	105	1	5
Glasgow	3	1	0	2	52	86	1	5
Ospreys	3	1	0	2	43	111	1	5
Zebre	3	0	0	3	53	156	1	1

B Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Scarlets	3	3	0	0	97	41	1	13
Connacht	3	2	0	1	89	37	2	10
Munster	3	2	0	1	86	69	2	10
Edinburgh	3	2	0	1	83	66	1	9
Cardiff Blues	3	1	0	2	55	63	2	6
Benetton Treviso	3	0	0	3	52	97	2	2
Southern Kings	3	0	0	3	64	104	1	1

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