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Former Irish star: Why All Blacks will play dirty in quarter-final
Former Irish lock warns Ireland to be wary of cynical foul play from the All Blacks.
Have your say: All Blacks or Ireland - Who will win World Cup quarter-final?
Will the All Blacks beat Ireland? Have your say in our poll.
Sweet rock tribute ahead of All Blacks clash
The good luck message was spelled out in rocks at Auckland's Cornwall Park.
Just like Jonah: Richie Mo'unga dancing his way into All Black folklore
'I'm not frightened. I love these challenges. I love big games - everything on the line.'
Hands off the hair! Hilarious reason ABs star's keeping the mullet
Teammates give him a hard time but Jack Goodhue says science backs his trademark do.
'Reputation at risk': Irish writer takes aim at ABs' off-field scandal
An Irish journalist has taken aim at the All Blacks for "ignoring their own values".
Gregor Paul: What Irish fear most from 'under-pressure' All Blacks
COMMENT: Under pressure, the All Blacks will respond in one of two ways.
All Blacks star's stunning revelation: The day I nearly quit
Exclusive: "A lot of people wouldn't have known. I probably put on a pretty good front."
Live: One day to go! All Blacks discuss biggest game in four years
Hear from the All Blacks as they speak for the final time ahead of the quarter-final.
Scared Irish? Coach's surprise admission about All Blacks
Joe Schmidt: Even if we play our best, we still may lose to All Blacks.
SBW: How the All Blacks put their differences aside
Sonny Bill Williams has seen plenty of change in his nine years in an All Blacks jersey.
The All Blacks' humble gesture that is winning fans in Japan
The All Blacks' humility off the field has been a headline-grabbing highlight in Japan.
Phil Gifford: Spot the difference - why rising star will be All Black great
There's one thing every great All Black team has - a rock at centre.
Captain's Cup: McCaw reveals how All Blacks overcame 2007 despair
Richie McCaw looks back at how the All Blacks won their first World Cup in 24 years.
Melodie Robinson: Cheers to the 'Brexit Boys' and a Cup ref with balls
COMMENT: It's not only on the pitch where things are heating up ahead of the knockouts.
Young All Black's joke shows the kids are all right
Mo'unga is so comfortable in ABs environment ahead of the biggest game of his life.
The problem with Bea'unga: Irish coach lists reasons ABs will lose
Former Irish coach hits out at All Blacks twin playmakers ahead of quarter-final.
Hansen's unlikely friendship with rugby nemesis
Steve Hansen caught up with New Zealand rugby's recent nemesis, in Tokyo this week.
Patrick McKendry: How will Ireland handle the pressure?
COMMENT: If Ireland can't progress at this tournament, when will they?
Michaela Blyde: Why ABs will beat Ireland, and the story that sums up Retallick
Michaela Blyde: The water bottle story which sums up Brodie Retallick.
Gregor Paul: The heartbreak that inspired ABs' World Cup
COMMENT: For a brief moment, the All Blacks looked like a team robbed of its soul.
Big names are back: Ireland name side to take on All Blacks
Starting lineup includes 12 players who started in last year's win over the All Blacks.
'As far from the truth as you get': ABs hit back over haka claims
Two All Blacks defend the importance of the haka after Irish journalist's "unfair" claims.
Hansen's hidden message from All Blacks' selection
Matchday 23 gives away several clues as to how the All Blacks plan to take down Ireland.
Steve Hansen's $14m distraction ahead of Cup quarter-final
Steve Hansen will be paying close attention to more than just rugby on Saturday.
Live: All Blacks players discuss upcoming quarter-final
Follow live as the All Blacks name their squad for their quarter-final against Ireland.
Revealed: All Blacks name team for Ireland quarter-final
All Blacks spring few surprises as they reveal their team for the World Cup quarter-final.
Rugby expert predicts ABs loss in 'biggest game in Irish history'
New Zealand pundit: Irish defence will be too good for All Black attack.
Puzzle solved? How the All Blacks turned the World Cup on its head
'We don't just want to see suffocating defence win a World Cup.'
Roundtable: The All Blacks' biggest selection debate
Will Brodie Retallick be named to start against Ireland despite a lack of gametime?
Buck Shelford: These four teams will make World Cup semifinals
COMMENT: If Irish think they can outmuscle the All Blacks, they have another thing coming.
Key to unlocking the Irish: Why ABs will name this team
Patrick McKendry: Now is not the time for the ABs to suddenly develop a fear of heights.
Analysis: The Irish move that could end ABs' World Cup
Chris Rattue: In November Ireland made history but have they shown their hand too early?