World Cup weekend for the ages, so what now for the final four?

World Cup weekend for the ages, so what now for the final four?

TVNZ rugby experts Scotty Stevenson and Patrick McKendry discuss the dramatic quarter-finals in France and wonder how the Pumas will challenge the All Blacks. Scotty, after a fairly predictable pool stage, we’ve just witnessed a World Cup quarter-final weekend for the ages – Argentina upsetting Wales, the All Blacks outlasting Ireland in an astonishing performance … Read more

Rugby World Cup: Ireland fans learned the metro system like the back of our hands – even the locals were desolée for our troubles

Rugby World Cup: Ireland fans learned the metro system like the back of our hands – even the locals were desolée for our troubles

Dejected fans Tom Tracey from Sandyford and Ciaran Tracey from Leitrim outside a brassiere in Paris The anguish of it all. Irish fans emptied from the boulevards of broken dreams in Paris today, withdrawing their wounded after an epic yet unsuccessful assault against New Zealand. They included the thousands who hadn’t actually been in the … Read more

France quarter-final ‘massive’ for Kolbe’s South Africa | Latest Rugby News

France quarter-final ‘massive’ for Kolbe’s South Africa | Latest Rugby News

South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe is more than used to big occasions having won a Rugby World Cup final, lifted a Champions Cup title and claimed a bronze medal at an Olympic Games during his career. On Sunday, the fleet-footed 29-year-old will start the World Cup quarter-final against hosts and tournament favourites France in Paris. … Read more

Ireland vs New Zealand LIVE! Rugby World Cup 2023 result, match stream and latest updates today

Ireland vs New Zealand LIVE! Rugby World Cup 2023 result, match stream and latest updates today

The All Blacks are through to another Rugby World Cup semi-final after an epic showdown between two heavyweights of the international arena in Paris on Saturday night. Ian Foster’s side will march on to face Argentina in Friday’s first last-four contest at the Stade de France after the Pumas sprung a surprise by seeing off … Read more

All Blacks and Springboks greats headline unreal Hall of Fame inductees : PlanetRugby

All Blacks and Springboks greats headline unreal Hall of Fame inductees : PlanetRugby

World Rugby has confirmed its latest inductees into the Hall of Fame and the list is absolutely loaded with some of the greatest players to ever pick up a rugby ball. Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the legends who will be joining rugby’s most prestigious group of players. Inductee #162 – Dan Carter … Read more

France to face Rugby World Cup holders South Africa in quarter-final showdown

France to face Rugby World Cup holders South Africa in quarter-final showdown

The French hosts will take on title holders South Africa in a tantalising quarter-final at the Stade de France next Sunday, after Ireland’s defeat of Scotland ensured the Springboks finished second of their group. Issued on: 08/10/2023 – 02:39 2 min France wrapped up the group stage with a 60-7 drubbing of Italy on Friday … Read more