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# back blacks
How perennial favourites New Zealand shape up ahead of the U20 Rugby World Cup
They’ll be taking on Nigel Carolan’s Ireland side in the pool stages.
'Don't lose faith' - Joe Schmidt calls for time to rebuild after Twickenham defeat
Ireland are in a transitional period, according to the head coach.
# 6Nations
Schmidt's welcome to 'tough' Lions job, says Gatland with an eye on 2017 schedule
‘I’m not thinking about the Lions,’” says Warren Gatland after reeling off a chunk of the tour itinerary.
# rwc 15
'New generation of young and fearless Pumas have taken this World Cup by storm'
Argentina’s attacking evolution has been fascinating to watch, writes Rory Keane.
# Influence
Argentina hero Sanchez learned from 'best player of all time' Wilkinson at Toulon
The Pumas fly-half also praised opposite number Matt Giteau ahead of Sunday’s World Cup semi-final against Australia.
# rhythmless
O'Connell: 'When you make mistakes and give away penalties, it flattens the performance'
“It was a probably a timely reminder of where we needed to be,” says the Ireland skipper.
# rwc 15
Ireland secure place in World Cup quarter-finals with tense victory at the Olympic Stadium
Keith Earls became Ireland’s all-time leading World Cup try-scorer with first-half try
# Hitman
Ireland hardman Peter O’Mahony ready to take on ‘formidable’ Italy pack
Parisse, Furno and Ghiraldini are key players, says Munster flanker
# Welcomed back
Ireland players rally around Zebo as Munster star returns after tough week
Zebo was given compassionate leave to attend his grandfather’s funeral, who he says was ‘like a father’ to him.