‘Heartbroken’ Schmidt praises ABs
Departing coach Joe Schmidt says that Ireland’s failure to make the All Blacks work for their points was his side’s undoing following their 46-14 quarter-final defeat in Tokyo.
Highlights: All Blacks vs Ireland
The All Blacks thumped Ireland 46-14 on Saturday to book a semi-final date with England next weekend.
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.
Exceptional All Blacks thrash Ireland
Aaron Smith scored two tries as the All Blacks handed Ireland yet another World Cup quarter-final defeat with a 46-14 win in Tokyo on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
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.
RECAP: All Blacks vs Ireland
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as New Zealand take on Ireland in the second quarter-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
World Cup teams (Quarter-finals)
All the lineups from the quarter-final round of the World Cup in Japan.
‘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.
