Player ratings: Aki battles hard as Ireland outplayed
Ireland fell at a familiar fence at the World Cup again, going out 28-24 to New Zealand.
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New Zealand delight at victory over gallant Ireland
PARIS : New Zealand reminded those who dared to consign them to outsider status at the World Cup that you write off the All Blacks at your peril, as they prevailed over Ireland in Saturday’s brutal quarter-final to the delight of captain Sam Cane and coach Ian Foster.
Kenny admits supporter patience is wearing thin
Stephen Kenny admits he is fighting a losing battle to persuade people the Republic of Ireland are making progress under his charge.
Lenihan: Ireland fall short in game fit for the final
Ireland came up just short in an "extraordinary" World Cup quarter-final defeat to New Zealand, according to RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan.
New Zealand down Ireland in thriller to reach World Cup semi-finals
PARIS : New Zealand came out on top in an absorbing contest to beat Ireland 28-24 at the Stade de France and reach the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday, as the Six Nations champions fell short once again.
Ireland's RWC dreams ended by clinical New Zealand
A familiar feeling, but one that never gets any easier.
"You've got to work hard for fairytale endings" - Sexton
Johnny Sexton's final game of professional rugby ended in heartbreak after Ireland were narrowly edged out by New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
New Zealand reach Rugby World Cup semis as Ireland fall short again
The All Blacks avenged a historic home series defeat at the hands of Ireland last year, taking their chances when they had them.