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Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: ‘That’s life’ – Johnny Sexton’s dream World Cup ends in heartbreak

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Johnny Sexton is “probably the best ever player to play for Ireland” Captain Johnny Sexton says Ireland “fell short” as his rugby career came to an end in a heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final defeat by New Zealand. Sexton will now retire as Ireland’s record points scorer but he could […]

Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: ‘Sport can be cruel but I’m unbelievably proud’, says Andy Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said he was “unbelievably proud” of his players as they bowed out of the World Cup quarter-finals with defeat by New Zealand in Paris. The Irish pushed the All Blacks all the way but fell short as they failed to reach the semi-finals for the first time in Johnny Sexton’s […]

Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: Head coach Ian Foster praises ‘brilliant’ All Black defence after pulsating World Cup win

New Zealand narrowly beat Ireland 28-24 with an impressive defensive performance New Zealand head coach Ian Foster praised his side’s “brilliant” defence for holding out Ireland in the final stages of their thrilling World Cup quarter-final in Paris. Ireland went through 37 phases in search of a game-winning try before Sam Whitelock won a penalty […]

Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: All Blacks break Irish hearts and set up Argentina semi-final

Defeat marks a devastating end to Ireland captain Johnny Sexton’s career Ireland: (17) 24 Tries: Aki, Gibson-Park, penalty try Cons: Sexton 2 Pen: Sexton New Zealand: (18) 28 Tries: Fainga’anuku, Savea, Jordan Cons: Mo’unga, J Barrett Pens: Mo’unga, J Barrett 2 Ireland’s World Cup dream was ended by New Zealand for the second tournament in […]

ICC Cricket World Cup highlights: Kane Williamson stars as New Zealand cruise past Bangladesh

Watch highlights as New Zealand continue their perfect start to their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign with an eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Chennai. REPORT: Kane Williamson stars on return as New Zealand cruise past Bangladesh Available to UK users only. Source link

Ireland v New Zealand: Ronan Kelleher will treat “do or die” World Cup quarter-final like any other

Ronan Kelleher replaced Dan Sheehan after 48 minutes of Ireland’s win over Scotland Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Saturday, 14 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Listen live on BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio 5Live; live text commentary and report on the BBC Sport website Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher admits a “do or die” […]

Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand beat Netherlands to continue winning start

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Hyderabad New Zealand 322-7 (50 overs): Young 70 (80), Latham 53 (46); Van der Merwe 2-56 Netherlands 223 (46.3 overs): Ackermann 69 (73); Santner 5-59, Henry 3-40 New Zealand won by 99 runs Scorecard; Table New Zealand continued their perfect start to the Men’s Cricket World Cup with a […]

Ireland v New Zealand: Irish start to plan for Joe Schmidt reunion in World Cup quarter-final

Simon Easterby (right) worked with Joe Schmidt (left) for five years before Schmidt left Ireland in 2019 Ireland are excited to face World Cup “standard bearers” New Zealand and come up against a familiar face in Joe Schmidt, says Simon Easterby. The sides will renew their rivalry in a highly-anticipated quarter-final at the Stade de […]

Rugby World Cup 2023: Ireland to assess injured trio before New Zealand quarter-final

Mack Hansen was forced off with a calf problem Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he does not yet know the full extent of the injuries sustained by James Lowe, Mack Hansen and James Ryan in Saturday’s World Cup win over Scotland. The Irish won 36-14 to set up a mouth-watering quarter-final with New Zealand […]

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