Johnny Sexton reflects on his career after Ireland’s devastating World Cup exit
Teary-eyed Ireland captain Johnny Sexton reflected on a “gutting” end to his glittering career following a heartbreaking World Cup exit at the hands of New Zealand.
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Ferris: This World Cup quarter-final defeat feels different
Ireland's latest Rugby World Cup quarter-final exit is significantly different to previous failures to advance to the last four, according to Stephen Ferris and Jerry Flannery.
Sunday sport: South Africa and France meet in World Cup quarter-final
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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.
Dupont carries French hopes into Rugby World Cup 'battle' with South Africa
For the winners, a place in the semi-finals and an enticing tie against either a misfiring England or a Fiji side that would be stepping into unknown territory.
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.