Ireland vs New Zealand LIVE: Andy Farrell’s side out for revenge in Rugby World Cup quarter-final – start time, team news and how to follow

Ireland will take on New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup this weekend as two of the tournament favourites meet. 

Andy Farrell’s side have won every game at the showpiece so far, proving why they are considered one of the most likely to lift the trophy.

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However, the All Blacks have also thrived in France after losing to the hosts in their opener, winning their following three Pool games with ease. 

The three-time winners knocked Ireland out of the World Cup four years ago, with Farrell’s men out for revenge this time around. 

Ireland vs New Zealand: How to follow 

This Rugby World Cup quarter-final will take place on Saturday, October 14. 

It will take place at the Stade de France in Paris and will start at 8pm.

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The match will be broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV1 and ITVX. 

talkSPORT will also have live updates of the action from David Brady. 

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

ou can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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Ireland vs New Zealand: Squads

Irish second row James Ryan is set to see a specialist for a hand injury picked up during the win over Scotland on Saturday. 

Mack Hansen and James Lowe are recovering and should feature while Robbie Henshaw and Keith Earls are suffering from hamstring issues. 

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Ireland: Huge Keenan, Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, James Lowe, Johnny Sexton (captain), Jamison Gibson-Park Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Tadhg Beirne, Iain Henderson, Peter O'Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris.

Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Dave Kilcoyne, Finlay Bealham, Joe McCarthy, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Jack Crowley, Jimmy O'Brien.

New Zealand: B Barrett; Jordan, Ioane, J Barrett, Fainga'anuku; Mo'unga, Smith; De Groot, Taylor, Lomax, Retallick, S Barrett, Frizell, Cane, Savea.

Replacements: Coles, Williams, Newell, Whitelock, Papali'i, Christie, McKenzie, Lienert-Brown.

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Ireland vs New Zealand: Pool results 

Ireland - Pool B

• Ireland 82-8 Romania 
• Ireland 59-16 Tonga 
• South Africa 8-13 Ireland 
• Ireland 36-Scotland 

New Zealand - Pool A 

• France 27-13 New Zealand
• New Zealand 71-3 Namibia 
• New Zealand 96-17 Italy 
• New Zealand 73-0 Uruguay

Ireland vs New Zealand: What has been said? 

Ireland head coach Farrell believes this match-up in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals is ‘what dreams are made of’. 

Speaking after beating Scotland, he said: "As far as a quarter-final is concerned it doesn't get any tougher. 

"It's what dreams are made of. The respect we have got for New Zealand is through the roof and hopefully, they have got a bit of respect for us.

"We will dust ourselves off first of all and recover properly from this one. But I would say that a couple of weeks ago we got some stick from walking around and thanking our fans. 

“When they turn out in their thousands like this it is the least we can do."