Shane Horgan says Paul O'Connell's dedication in training was one of the main factors behind his longevity in rugby.
France are licking their lips at the prospect of facing New Zealand's haka in their World Cup quarter-final showdown at the Millennium Stadium.
Ireland are optimistic that fly-half Jonny Sexton will be fit to face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final.
Scotland forward Josh Strauss has vowed to beat Australia in tribute to banned team-mates Ross Ford and Jonny Gray.
Australia head coach Michael Cheika admits he feels sorry for Scotland duo Ross Ford and Jonny Gray after they were told their World Cup is over.
JP Pietersen returns to the South Africa line-up in the only change to the team for the World Cup quarter-final with Wales on Saturday.
Graham Simmons explains why he's backing the French to win the World Cup, and hoping for mutiny in the camp this week.
Former RFU chairman Martyn Thomas says he warned the Twickenham hierarchy that Stuart Lancaster was the wrong man to lead England into the World Cup.
Scotland forwards Ross Ford and Jonny Gray are out of the World Cup after they were handed three-week bans.
Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien is out of Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina after he was given a one-week ban.
Rob Howley thinks George North will be back on the wing for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.
Tributes have poured in for Ireland's Paul O'Connell after an injury ended his international career.
Sebastien Tillous-Borde says France will be out to create their own piece of World Cup history against New Zealand.
We select five of the finest moments in Paul O'Connell's glittering Test career with Ireland and the Lions.
Stephen Moore and Matt Giteau focused on Scotland showdown as they both prepare to notch 100th appearance for Wallabies.
Will Greenwood looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, including a tough day for Wales against South Africa.
Rupert Cox says goodbye to some outstanding players from the 12 teams who have exited the Rugby World Cup.
Bryan Habana believes South Africa can emulate their 2007 World Cup triumph in this year's tournament.
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter insists the All Blacks will not be looking for revenge against France on Saturday.