"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.
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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.
Ruck and Roll: We are out west with Creggs RFC!
And now, it's time to make history! Ruck and Roll Episode 5 is here, and we are getting ready for Ireland v New Zealand!!
Devine batting blitz sees NZ down Proteas Women in 4th T20I
A batting blitz by Sophie Devine helped New Zealand to an emphatic 8-wicket win over the Proteas Women in the 4th T20I played in Benoni.
Argentina rally to dump Wales out of the World Cup
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Dusautoir fears bruising quarter-final for France against Springboks
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Argentina hail work ethic as they come from behind to beat Wales
MARSEILLE : Argentina coach Michael Cheika said his side's fight back from a 10-point deficit to beat Wales 29-17 in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final was a reward for months of hard work.
Series win changed Ireland-All Blacks relationship for good
It may have started when Steve Hansen wondered aloud how Ireland would cope with the target on their backs.