Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday
Lions to follow Saracens’ blueprint against New Zealand
Former Australia coach Robbie Deans expecting a tight series
All Black humiliation a stain on France’s rugby heritage
World Cup quarter-final loss typifies decline with inspiration long gone from French game
RWC 2015: French hold their hands up
Players, managemet and media admit Les Bleus were not up to standard against Ireland
Peter O’Mahony out of the Rugby World Cup
O’Mahony suffered knee ligament damage against France, Paul O’Connell also expected to be ruled out
TV view: A nervewracking day on the couch
A Super Sunday of sport finds heroes at every turn both sides of the remote control
Ireland v France: Leaders fall but others rise up and inspire
Sexton and O’Connell departures fail to halt unstoppable Irish momentum
Joe Schmidt ready for combative French encounter
‘Sometimes, as even Sir Alex Ferguson said, you definitely need a bit of luck’
Ireland v France: The last four encounters
Ireland have more than matched their French rivals since the 2012 Six Nations
Canada make patchy France work hard for their bonus
Joe Schmidt will be encouraged by French vulnerability in cracking encounter
France should take first step against Italy at Twickenham
Victory many not prove pretty, but French are long past caring what others think
Gordon D’Arcy: New breed will define World Cup
Defences are so organised that pace and power are essential to modern game
France go with Wesley Fofana and Mathieu Bastareaud
Seb Tillous-Borde and Freddie Michalak is the half-back pairing for England game
Toulon 25 Leinster 20: How the players rated
Gavin Cummiskey assesses the performances of both sets of players as Toulon reach yet another final
Ireland tickets sales reach 35,000 for World Cup warm-ups
Healy, O’Brien and Nick McCarthy added to Leinster roster for Champions Cup
Toulon prepare for Munster clash with easy win against Catalan rivals
Perpignan on verge of relegation after defeat to European champions
Pivotal starting role beckons for either Madigan or Gopperth
Outhalf spot just one of the tough calls Matt O’Connor has to make when he picks Leinster side to face Toulon
Matt O’Connor feels Ian Madigan’s kicking will be vital next week
Leinster head coach says temperament 25-year-old showed was first class after landing six kicks from seven attempts
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