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Johnny Sexton

Irish eyes crying not smiling as All Blacks show their mettle

Sport

Irish eyes crying not smiling as All Blacks show their mettle

By Ossian Shine and Julien Pretot

It’s about 'the here and now' as Ireland gear up for All Blacks quarterfinal, says coach Farrell

South Africa

It’s about 'the here and now' as Ireland gear up for All Blacks quarterfinal, says coach Farrell

By Nick Mulvenney

Playmaker Johnny Sexton may prove pivotal in breaking Ireland’s nightmarish World Cup quarterfinal hoodoo

Sport

Playmaker Johnny Sexton may prove pivotal in breaking Ireland’s nightmarish World Cup quarterfinal hoodoo

By Yanga Sibembe

Ireland’s quarterfinal curse hovers over win against Springboks

Sport

Ireland’s quarterfinal curse hovers over win against Springboks

By Mitch Phillips for Reuters

Nienaber and Kolisi confident Boks can win Rugby World Cup despite Ireland setback in Paris

South Africa

Nienaber and Kolisi confident Boks can win Rugby World Cup despite Ireland setback in Paris

By Craig Ray

Ireland bring in Gibson-Park for Pool B showdown with Springboks

South Africa

Ireland bring in Gibson-Park for Pool B showdown with Springboks

By Nick Said

Injuries, suspensions lead to early test of World Cup squad depth

Sport

Injuries, suspensions lead to early test of World Cup squad depth

By Jon Cardinelli

‘Roll on the World Cup’ — Ireland in bullish mood after Six Nations Grand Slam win

Sport

‘Roll on the World Cup’ — Ireland in bullish mood after Six Nations Grand Slam win

By Reuters

Ireland and France are fired up to pose a real Rugby World Cup threat

Sport

Ireland and France are fired up to pose a real Rugby World Cup threat

By Jon Cardinelli

Lack of execution and cutting edge cost Boks against Ireland

Sport

Lack of execution and cutting edge cost Boks against Ireland

By Craig Ray

Ireland name squad for Boks clash, with ‘legend’ Conor Murray set to notch up 100 caps

Sport

Ireland name squad for Boks clash, with ‘legend’ Conor Murray set to notch up 100 caps

By Keanan Hemmonsbey