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Hansen insists faith in youth was no gamble after All Blacks sweep aside Ireland

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Steve Hansen insists quality and not quantity is the vital factor when it comes to experience after seeing New Zealand’s young guns blast Ireland out of the World Cup.

Hansen praises Schmidt and Best after 'magnificent careers' with Ireland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Departing duo Joe Schmidt and Rory Best did a "wonderful job" for Ireland, according to New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen.     Steve Hansen congratulated Joe Schmidt and Rory Best...

Almighty All Blacks lay waste to the side that inspired their rebuild | Liam Napier

7 years ago by The Guardian

Youthful exuberance was at the heart of a new-look New Zealand’s stunning quarter-final win over their recent nemesesSympathy is rarely felt for a rival rugby nation yet it was impossible to suppress...

The Daily Donal Vlog: 'Incredibly disappointing end to Rugby World Cup journey'

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

$1 gives his reaction to Ireland's quarter-final exit at the hands of the All Blacks.

Ireland 'haven't been where we've wanted to be all year', admits Schmidt

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have struggled to hit the same heights in 2019 after their success last year, admitted outgoing head coach Joe Schmidt.     Joe Schmidt admitted Ireland had "been a little bit...

Watch: Two superb moments as an emotional Rory Best bids test rugby farewell

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were tears from Rory Best after New Zealand sent him into retirement on the back of a heavy Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat.     An emotional Rory Best doffed his cap to New Zealand...

Player ratings from Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Player ratings on a disappointing end to Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign

Rugby World Cup: England and New Zealand secure semi-final spots – match highlights

7 years ago by The Guardian

England will play New Zealand in the first game of the World Cup semi-finals after two high-scoring quarter-final matches. England posted three tries in a convincing win over Australia while the All Blacks...

O'Driscoll's words prophetic as showpiece comes year too late for Ireland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland enjoyed one of their greatest years in 2018, but they looked a shadow of their former selves as they crashed out of the World Cup.     In an interview with Omnisport last April, the...

"The good news for us is we can still improve" - Eddie Jones

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England ultimately recorded a comfortable victory over Australia, but Eddie Jones knows his team have a lot more to give.     Eddie Jones insists England are still capable of improvement...