New Zealand v France: Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-final – as it happened
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe All Blacks smashed France and banised their demons for good, scoring nine tries in the biggest ever World Cup quarter-final victory 11.29pm BST Related: France’s Philippe Saint-André departs...
Preview: New Zealand vs France
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand vs France: Quarter-Final PreviewNew Zealand gave their best performance of the World Cup in their final pool match, while France delivered their worst performance in their final pool game....
A force? France are more like a farce under Philippe Saint-Andre
1 decade ago by The TimesIf Dan Carter’s game is as inaccurate as his observations on France, Philippe Saint-Andre’s team could just have the ghost...
Richie McCaw returns to captain All Blacks against France in World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• New Zealand opt for experience in quarter-final showdown• ‘We’re at the time where the big boys have to step up to the plate’The All Blacks have recalled their captain Richie McCaw for Saturday’s...
New Zealand Name Quarter Final Squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hanson has named his match day 23 to face France in the second Quarter Final on Saturday afternoon. The team has no real surprises other than that of Joe Moody in on the bench who flew in last...
Dan Carter's last World Cup 'all about enjoyment'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumDan Carter's last World Cup 'all about enjoyment'
Head-to-head: Carter v Michalak
1 decade ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: In the lead-up to the knock-outs, Tauriq Ebrahim looks at the match-up between Dan Carter and Frederic Michalak.
Dan Carter and NZ not looking back on 2007
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has revealed that he and the squad haven’t been dwelling on France’s shock win in the 2007 quarter-final between the two sides ahead of their rematch this weekend.Les...
New Zealand - State of the Nation
1 decade ago by Len KaplanAfter France’s disappointing performance against Ireland on Sunday – despite Ireland losing key players to injury during the game – New Zealand must be strong favourites to win their quarter-final...
Sonny Bill Williams backs Philippe Saint-André before World Cup quarter-final
1 decade ago by The Guardian• New Zealand centre reveals the debt he owes to France coach• Dan Carter plays down recent French history against All BlacksAs New Zealand prepare for a repeat of their 2007 quarter-final against...
