A look at Ireland's previous Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Sports Mole takes a look back at Ireland's previous Rugby World Cup quarter-finals ahead of Saturday's clash with New Zealand.
Oct 13, 16:13
On This Day: Declan Kidney appointed new Ireland head coach
Declan Kidney led Ireland to the 2009 Six Nations Grand Slam.
May 7, 08:29
On This Day: Joe Schmidt appointed as Ireland head coach
Joe Schmidt officially began work on July 1 and remained at the Ireland helm until 2019.
Apr 29, 08:21
Declan Kidney: 'A lot more to come from London Irish after Exeter triumph'
London Irish's fifth Premiership victory of the season was against the top team.
Sep 30, 21:50
On this day: Declan Kidney appointed Ireland head coach
The former Munster boss had big boots to fill.
May 7, 08:36
Paddy Jackson to join newly-promoted Premiership side London Irish
The fly-half joined Perpignan in the summer of 2018 after being acquitted of rape.
May 7, 16:02
Joe Schmidt eyes Leinster double
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt wants his side to seal a European double following Friday's European Challenge Cup triumph over Stade Francais.
May 18, 01:39
Joe Schmidt 'feels sorry' for Declan Kidney
Newly-appointed Ireland boss Joe Schmidt believes that injuries have played a part in the nation's recent poor form.
Apr 30, 12:20
Joe Schmidt excited by Ireland challenge
Joe Schmidt says that he has taken on a "super challenge" after being named as Ireland's head coach.
Apr 30, 08:21
Joe Schmidt appointed Ireland head coach
New Zealander Joe Schmidt is appointed head coach of the Ireland Rugby Union team.
Apr 29, 12:27
Leinster coach confident of Ireland job
Joe Schmidt hopes that he will be named as the new coach of the Ireland national side.
Apr 24, 08:25
Joe Schmidt to hold Ireland talks
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt reveals that he will hold talks with the IRFU over the vacant Ireland job later this week.
Apr 18, 00:20
Ewen McKenzie eyes Ireland job
Queensland Reds boss Ewen McKenzie expresses interest in replacing Declan Kidney as Ireland boss.
Apr 4, 00:02
Conor O'Shea not interested in Ireland job
Harlequins' coach Conor O'Shea says that he is not interested in taking charge of the Ireland national side.
Apr 3, 19:27
Declan Kidney leaves Ireland post
Declan Kidney leaves his role as head coach of the Ireland rugby team.
Apr 2, 16:01
Declan Kidney: 'Brian O'Driscoll can carry on'
Declan Kidney says that Brian O'Driscoll should be allowed to make a decision regarding his international future in his own time.
Mar 19, 06:26
Declan Kidney frustrated with Ireland's Six Nations campaign
Declan Kidney admits to frustration at Ireland's narrow failure in this season's Six Nations.
Mar 15, 14:46
Declan Kidney: 'Six Nations is always surprising'
Ireland coach Declan Kidney says that he is constantly surprised by how the Six Nations pans out.
Mar 8, 22:30
Declan Kidney hails skipper Jamie Heaslip
Declan Kidney says that he has been impressed by Jamie Heaslip since he became Ireland captain.
Mar 7, 08:48
Jonathan Sexton ruled out for Ireland
Jonathan Sexton is ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations clash with France due to a muscular injury.
Mar 6, 12:31
Ronan O'Gara set for France return
Ronan O'Gara could be recalled to the Ireland squad after an injury to Paddy Jackson.
Mar 6, 08:16
Mick Kearney: 'Ronan O'Gara could return for Ireland'
Ireland team manager Mick Kearney claims that Ronan O'Gara still has an international future.
Mar 4, 15:44
Ronan O'Gara left out of Ireland squad
Ronan O'Gara is left out of Ireland's 32-man squad for Saturday's Six Nations encounter with France in Dublin.
Mar 3, 19:38
Declan Kidney: 'Ireland can finish Six Nations strongly'
Declan Kidney believes that a win against France in the Six Nations will help Ireland blossom.
Mar 2, 15:46
Conor O'Shea out of Ireland running
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea says that he will not replace Declan Kidney as head coach of Ireland.
Feb 26, 17:00
Rob Kearney: 'Scotland loss is players' fault'
Ireland full-back Rob Kearney insists that the players must take the blame for his side's 12-8 loss to Scotland.
Feb 25, 22:30
Declan Kidney: 'Paddy Jackson not to blame for loss'
Declan Kidney does not believe that missed kicks from Paddy Jackson were the only reason for Ireland's loss to Scotland in the Six Nations this afternoon.
Feb 24, 17:44
Declan Kidney explains Paddy Jackson inclusion
Declan Kidney explains his reasoning for picking Paddy Jackson ahead of Ronan O'Gara for Ireland's match against Scotland.
Feb 20, 18:14
Brian O'Driscoll, Sean O'Brien fit for Ireland
Brian O'Driscoll and Sean O'Brien will both be fit for Ireland's Six Nations clash against Scotland on Sunday, according to team manager Mick Kearney.
Feb 19, 17:22
Brian O'Driscoll welcomes baby daughter
Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll welcomes a baby girl into his family on the day of his nation's defeat to England.
Feb 11, 12:12
Jonathan Sexton facing two-week absence
Jonathan Sexton is a doubt for Ireland's trip to Scotland later this month after picking up a hamstring injury during his side's defeat to England on Sunday.
Feb 11, 07:43
Simon Zebo ruled out of Six Nations
Simon Zebo will miss the remainder of the Six Nations after suffering a broken foot during Ireland's defeat to England on Sunday.
Feb 11, 07:32
Declan Kidney: 'Ireland still in contention'
Declan Kidney says that Ireland still have everything to play for in the Six Nations, despite losing to England on Sunday.
Feb 11, 06:41
Ireland delay naming squad
Ireland delay naming their squad for next weekend's Six Nations match with England to allow their injured players time to recover.
Feb 3, 21:07
Declan Kidney hails "class" Brian O'Driscoll
Ireland coach Declan Kidney describes Brian O'Driscoll's performance in Saturday's Six Nations victory over Wales as "international class".
Feb 2, 20:39
Craig Gilroy to make Ireland start
Ireland coach Declan Kidney names Craig Gilroy in his side for their Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday.
Jan 29, 14:06
Richardt Strauss ruled out of Six Nations
Ireland hooker Richardt Strauss will miss the Six Nations with an ankle ligament injury.
Jan 21, 14:05
Preview: Ireland vs. Argentina
Sports Mole previews Ireland's match with Argentina in Dublin on Saturday.
Nov 23, 23:47
Brian O'Driscoll: "South Africa deserved victory"
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll admits that South Africa were worthy winners at the Aviva Stadium.
Nov 10, 19:59
Paul O'Connell ruled out of Ireland's opening Autumn Test
Ireland talisman Paul O'Connell is forced out of their opening Autumn International against South Africa with a back injury.
Nov 7, 17:34
