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'Best weekend of rugby ever' - Fantastic World Cup quarter-finals earn high praise

An unforgettable weekend in the world of rugby saw both current and former players, as well as fans and pundits, come together to celebrate the brilliance of the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Johnny Sexton looks back on career following Ireland's heartbreaking World Cup exit

Teary-eyed Ireland captain Johnny Sexton reflected on a "gutting" end to his glittering career following a heartbreaking World Cup exit at the hands of New Zealand.

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All Blacks boss explains star winger's absence as they name team to face Ireland

The All Blacks have confirmed that star winger Mark Telea was left out of their team to face Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals due to an unspecified breach of team protocols.

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Mack Hansen fit as Ireland name side for World Cup quarter-final against All Blacks

Mack Hansen has been included in an unchanged Ireland starting XV for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Paris.

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Aaron Smith warns Ireland that All Blacks are a different beast to last year

Scrumhalf Aaron Smith insists New Zealand are a completely different team to the one defeated by Ireland in 2022 ahead of a mouth-watering World Cup quarter-final.

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Keith Earls hails Ireland's transformation under Andy Farrell

Keith Earl believes Ireland are a completely different beast now than they were under former coach Joe Schmidt ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.