Sexton: Last two years were most enjoyable of my career
An emotional Johnny Sexton spoke of how grateful he is to have played for Ireland, after the captain's career came to a heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final end.
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Sexton's 'gutting' defeat as Ireland's World Cup exit ends storied career
Johnny Sexton's son Luca accompanied his father round a rugby pitch for the final time after his stellar career ended in bitter disappointment with a 28-24 defeat to New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final, and told him "you're still the best dad."
New Zealand end Sexton's career with more World Cup woe for Ireland
Three-time champions New Zealand inflicted more World Cup heartbreak on Ireland on Saturday, beating them 28-24 to bring a bitterly disappointing end to Irish captain Johnny Sexton's stellar career.
No fairytale ending for Ireland's Sexton as All Blacks prevail
PARIS : Flyhalf Johnny Sexton said Ireland gave it their all as he missed the chance to end his career with a World Cup win after his side were beaten 28-24 by New Zealand in their quarter-final on Saturday in the 38-year-old's final game.
Irish eyes crying not smiling as World Cup ends in heartache again
PARIS : Call it a jinx, call it a curse, call it a hoodoo. Call it whatever you want — at the end of the day it all boiled down to more Irish heartache.
'Sport can be cruel' - Andy Farrell laments fine margins as Ireland bow out of RWC
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Keith Earls retires following World Cup exit
Keith Earls has retired from professional rugby following Ireland's World Cup quarter-final defeat to New Zealand.
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.