Awesome ABs sound ominous title warning
The All Blacks produced a defensive masterclass on Saturday to destroy Ireland and remind all and sundry why they are favourites to win the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Tokyo Stadium.
Watch: Fan cams, atmosphere in Tokyo
SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the second quarter-final between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium.
‘He’s taken that stupid moustache off’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Friday.
England to host All Blacks at Twickenham
England will host Rugby Championship sides the All Blacks, Wallabies and Argentina at Twickenham next season.
Schmidt dismisses underdogs tag
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says his team cannot afford to go into the World Cup quarter-final against the All Blacks on Saturday with an underdog mentality.
‘Brodie is a bit of a freak’
Brodie Retallick’s inclusion in the starting lineup to face Ireland after his recent return from injury shows how much the All Blacks value the star lock.
Stats and facts: New Zealand vs Ireland
All the stats and facts for the World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and Ireland in Tokyo on Saturday.
Schmidt opts for experience against ABs
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named 12 members of the starting side which defeated New Zealand 16-9 in November to again front the All Blacks in Saturday’s quarter-final.
Bet big on Boks against Japan
The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss this weekend’s World Cup quarter-finals and predict who will reach the semi-finals.
All Blacks pick Goodhue, drop Crotty
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has opted to keep Jack Goodhue and Anton Lienert-Brown in the midfield for their quarter-final against Ireland in Tokyo on Sunday.
