It’s an entirely different challenge at the Rugby World Cup, where they feel right at home. Defending champion New Zealand scored seven tries in a 46-14 demolition of Ireland on Saturday to move into a semifinal against England, which beat Australia 40-16 earlier in Oita. New Zealand extended its unbeaten run at the World Cup since an upset quarterfinal loss to France in 2007. Ireland is now 0-8 in World Cup knockout games. The All Blacks, winners of the first World Cup in 1987 and the last two, are shaping up well for a third consecutive title.

Source: thestar October 20, 2019 00:11 UTC