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Ireland's World Cup quarter-final curse is prolonged in heartbreaking circumstances as the world's top-ranked nation lose 24-28 to New Zealand at the Stade de France.

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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Form, Standings, Stats

Ireland

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Last Game: Italy 17-22 Ireland
Saturday, March 15 at 2.15pm in Six Nations
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New Zealand

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Last Game: Italy 11-29 New Zealand
Saturday, November 23 at 8.10pm in International Rugby Union Friendlies
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How you voted: Ireland vs New Zealand

Ireland
54.3%
Draw
1.1%
New Zealand
44.6%
92
Head to Head
Jul 16, 2022 8.05am
International Rugby Union
New Zealand
22-32
Ireland
Savea (44'), Ioane (52'), Jordan (60')
Van der Flier (4'), Keenan (28'), Henshaw (37'), Herring (65')
Jul 9, 2022 8.05am
International Rugby Union
New Zealand
12-23
Ireland
Barrett (40'), Jordan (77')
Porter (2', 48')
Smith (30'), Smith (78')
Robertson (80')
Jul 2, 2022 8.05am
International Rugby Union
New Zealand
42-19
Ireland
Barrett (21'), Reece (30'), Tupaea (36'), Savea (38', 53'), Gus Sowakula (70')
Kerr (50')
Earls (6'), Ringrose (44'), Aki (77')
Urquhart (65')
Nov 13, 2021 3.15pm
International Rugby Union
Ireland
29-20
New Zealand
Lowe (15'), Kelleher (44'), Doris (50')
MacLean (51'), Croft (67')
Taylor (32'), Jordan (61')
Brown (77'), Denayer (89')
Oct 19, 2019 11.15am
Quarter-Finals
New Zealand
46-14
Ireland
Smith (14', 20'), Barrett (32'), Taylor (48'), Todd (61'), Bridge (73'), Barrett (79')
Elliott (62'), Donaldson (81')
Henshaw (69'), Penalty (77')
Doyle (45'), Ellison (65'), Kenyon (78'), Hughes (79'), Wright (85')
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