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New Zealand was thought to have showed too much razzle-dazzle and met not enough resistance to seriously trouble top-ranked Ireland going into their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday. The All Blacks racked up a ridiculous 36 tries and 240 points in swatting aside Italy, Uruguay and Namibia to finish the pool stage. Often overlooked for their defensive prowess, the All Blacks reminded the other title contenders with a masterclass to upset the Irish 28-24 and knock them out in a second straight quarterfinal.

Analysis - From the blistering start to the stomach-churning finish, this had everything you want in a test match.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster praises his side's defence for holding out Ireland in the final stages of their thrilling World Cup quarter-final.

Global media have reacted to the blockbuster All Blacks defeat against Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final with glittering praise for the Kiwi's and commiseration for the Irish "nightmare".

PARIS (AP) -- Wave after wave of Ireland's green jerseys threw themselves at the New Zealand line with the clock ticking down and a Rugby World Cup se