Hansen insists faith in youth was no gamble after All Blacks sweep aside Ireland
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySteve 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.
Day 32 at the Rugby World Cup: England set up semi-final date with All Blacks
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyNew Zealand have not lost a World Cup match since 2007, while England are aiming to make their third final appearance in Japan.
Hansen praises Schmidt and Best after 'magnificent careers' with Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeparting 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 GuardianYouthful 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 RugbyIreland 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 RugbyThere 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...
‘We’ve not played our best’: England can improve, Eddie Jones tells New Zealand
7 years ago by The Guardian• ‘The challenge is how do we get better as a team,’ says coach• England must beat All Blacks for first time since 2012Eddie Jones has warned New Zealand that the best is still to come from his...
Rugby World Cup: England and New Zealand secure semi-final spots – match highlights
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland 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 RugbyIreland 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...
