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Bruised Ireland reflect on end of an era
PARIS - As Ireland pack up camp and prepare to leave Paris they are left to contemplate not just another painful head-butt with their Rugby World Cup glass ceiling, but also the break-up of an era-defining squad.
New Zealand out to avoid repeat of 2019 in semi-final week
PARIS : The All Blacks are desperate to avoid any repeat of their disappointing 2019 experience in next week's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, defence coach Scott McLeod said on Sunday.
Spirit of outgoing Johnny Sexton can spur Ireland on, says Farrell
Andy Farrell believes the inspirational spirit of outgoing captain Johnny Sexton can help Ireland return to challenge on the biggest stage after another agonising World Cup exit marked the end of an era.
International view: Ireland get answer to question, 'if not now, when?'
Another World Cup, another quarter-final exit. But this one felt different, Ireland were so close.
New Zealand end Ireland’s World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues
Ireland’s World Cup dream was crushed as their quarter-final curse continued with a heartbreaking 28-24 defeat to New Zealand in Paris.
Jack Conan: 'We're gutted but we'll get there someday'
"We'll get there someday," promised Jack Conan after Ireland’s crushing quarter-final defeat to New Zealand in Paris ended their World Cup dream.
'I didn't think we'd be packing up', admits Sheehan
A shell-shocked Dan Sheehan admitted that it will take time for him to come to terms with Ireland's World Cup exit after they suffered a defeat to New Zealand that he didn’t see coming.