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All Blacks scrape by means of in World Cup cliffhanger as Ireland streak ends in 84th min heartbreak

Three-time champions New Zealand inflicted extra World Cup heartbreak on Ireland on Saturday, beating them 28-24 to carry a disappointing finish to Irish captain Johnny Sexton’s stellar profession.

The All Blacks avenged a historic residence collection defeat by the hands of Ireland final yr, taking their possibilities once they had them.

Defeat ended Ireland’s run of 17 successive Test victories and denied them the possibility of their first ever semi-final

WHAT THEY SAID

Key quotes after New Zealand beat Ireland 28-24 within the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup on the Stade de France on Saturday:

“It was one of those Test matches, it was a battle, I’m really proud of my boys. Ireland have set the standard and I want to send love to them.” — Player of the match Ardie Savea “What an unbelievable game of rugby union. I am lost for words. I knew the All Blacks had a game in them, but it was the way they delivered and put pressure on Ireland.” — Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrickafp

MATCH CENTRE NEW ZEALAND VS IRELAND

So close for Ireland.
So shut for Ireland.Source: AFP
Ireland’s full-back Hugo Keenan (L) reacts after New Zealand gained the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between Ireland and New Zealand on the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 14, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)Source: AFP
PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 14: Jordie Barrett of New Zealand celebrates with teammates following the workforce’s victory in the course of the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between Ireland and New Zealand at Stade de France on October 14, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
Ireland’s inside centre Bundee Aki (2nd L) is consoled by New Zealand’s inside centre Jordie Barrett (L) as Ireland’s prop Finlay Bealham (2nd R) reacts after New Zealand gained the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between Ireland and New Zealand on the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 14, 2023. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)Source: AFP

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