Two yellow cards and 20 min with 14 players, Ireland should have been able to win. Credit to ABs, incredible. Massive defensively and clinical on attack.

@bigshoes5228

8 ай бұрын

Best most honest comment on here

@raymond7451

8 ай бұрын

Cheers

@ryanfreeman8097

8 ай бұрын

You cannot be no.1 and loose to a team with 14 men for 20min. Ireland lost, Smashed!

@maiaharawira4126

8 ай бұрын

2 tries scored vs 14...makes you wonder if they would of got them at all if we kept 15 on throughout. Sorry but Abz in the context of the game were better and deserved it. But Ireland were formidable ill say that

@rubyremi3832

8 ай бұрын

Abs always play well with 14

I'm very impressed by this guy. The sportsmanship and respect he showed to NZ during this interview (despite his obvious disappointment) is very impressive. Top bloke.

@sibusisonogabe2220

8 ай бұрын

His analysis throughout the campaign was top draw. Probably the only humble Irishman in the rugby media.

@sibusisonogabe2220

8 ай бұрын

@@dmazingi mate, if you go through all their episodes on OffTheBall and Virgin Sport, he's the only sensible one in a panel. Has respect for the other teams. Yes, he's obviously going to lean more on Ireland a lot of the times, but he respected opposition. Matt Williams and that OffTheBall host, though? I am so happy they lost.

@mrjl78

8 ай бұрын

He is a useless pundit, I cringe everytime he's on. Says the same things over and over....

@SAnd-pd1ou

8 ай бұрын

Quinny is one of the best...some others too arrogant and had trophy in cabinet

@peasant5612

8 ай бұрын

​@@sibusisonogabe2220yip totally agree, he's been great, as for Fiona Hayes, Rob Kearney, and others from a news paper , have been humbled although Kearney is still in denial

Knock out rugby is a different beast. The pressure was always on Ireland being number one in the world they were expected to win. But what everyone forgot was the all blacks have been under pressure every World Cup played. Congratulations New Zealand much deserved win and with only 14 players for 20 minutes wow that’s amazing boys❤

@draxiedru

8 ай бұрын

Amazed how most of the NZ public lambasted some of Foster’s selections for this game and they all came good. Now to see what France v SA are about. Hoping for SA v NZ final

@shaheempashua6924

8 ай бұрын

😅💦 what an ignorant comment Every team is always under pressure come world cup Where on earth do you get this notion from that "everybody" forgets the all blacks have been under pressure at every world cup they played🧐🤦🏽‍♂️ so everyone else just goes ready to lose and go home😅💦

@rukschronicles758

8 ай бұрын

Nothing went wrong. NZ don't play rugby. They fight !

@bodhid

8 ай бұрын

Indeed. Ireland are a fantastic side but like previous Irish teams they aren’t forged from steel that has been tested in the heat of a RWC KO game. They’ve never prevailed in that rarefied air and have a history of bottling those encounters. That’s a massive psychological barrier the team will have to overcome

@MrFarr007

8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't say pressure. I would rather say the belief they had to win the world cup was on the back of being number one. NZ has been at number 1 more than any other country. And they learned that being humble is important. With as good as Ireland was, the humility wasn't there.

All Black's won a scrum penalty with 7 forwards. They played a quarter of the match with 14 men, not 15. It was not a lucky win. That was pure heart and very very smart rugby played by NZ. Ireland were dismantled by a team who couldnt keep their full compliment of players on the field. How about we acknowledge that incredible achievement. Not many teams, if any at all could've done what the All Black's did. I'm glad many of us knew they could.

@nogamenolife705

8 ай бұрын

Who said it was lucky? That would just be crazy. Ireland were at maybe 80-85% for about 60 mins of that match. I think the mental toughness is just not were it needs to be even though we might have still lost.

@oldblack15

8 ай бұрын

There was a degree of luck and lots of hard work,. Earned our right up the middle. Can anyone explain why Smith kicked the ball away with a up and under in our own half with 3.5min to go? Go long or truck it up! Had to do 39+ tackles because of it

@ivotheg2397

8 ай бұрын

​@@oldblack15yeh that was really dumb by Smith one of our most experienced players. All ABs had to do was keep the ball and run the clock down.

@allanwilson8878

8 ай бұрын

​@oldblack15 Yes. Not a clever play from Smith at all.

@Gubbible

8 ай бұрын

@@oldblack15 only the leprechauns believe in luck mate.. its just pure destiny.

14 men for 20 minutes and still managed to stay infront, absolutely ruthless.

Lol thats why we Springbok fans are never over confident playing NZ, even if theyre inconsistent, they can still turn up when it matters

“We prefer to play NZ in the quarters” 😮

I’m Scottish with Irish roots but due to how arrogant and cocky Ireland was after Irelands win over Scotland and enjoying rubbing salt into the wounds & gloating I’m pleased Ireland were dished out their own karma medicine! Well done All Blacks

@mrjl78

8 ай бұрын

That was in response to your own teams smack talk. Kinghorn should learn now to keep his mouth shut

@alastairbell7084

8 ай бұрын

@@mrjl78 Youse still got knocked out!!! 😂 Who’s cocky now? Irish players were in tears!!!

Its an interesting comment ive heard from Sexton and now Quinlan that the All Blacks didnt have to work as hard for their tries. Thats the point though isnt it, if you get a "free" 7-14 points a game because youve got players with individual brilliance it makes things easier. Theres only one team in the world that can score tries like that. No one else besides the All Blacks can truly break a team apart through individual brilliance. No matter whether its the great 2015 All Blacks or a slightly lesser version like this NZ team. Ireland played great, what a great game. Theyre a wonderful team and I know no NZ fan would've been confident the entire game. But I think that kind of comment shows Ireland just dont quite get it. The All Blacks can hang around with anyone and may or may not win, but no one can rip a team apart like the All Blacks in moments like those two tries. In a game that is now so structured there is still a place for the park footy the kiwis can play at times.

@siix477

8 ай бұрын

Fiji aren't bad, have Olympic gold dong to prove it.

@alexvaldiers9788

8 ай бұрын

France does and did just a month ago against the blacks.

@contrarian717

8 ай бұрын

Great comment

@shaheempashua6924

8 ай бұрын

😅💦 you've been comprehensively beaten by all the top teams of late You had a good game let's not forget just a few games ago you couldn't string two wins together And please spare me alot of teams have X factor players that can take the game away from you with individual brilliance Moreover you won with less than 5 it's not like you tore them apart🙄

@jasonsmith3573

8 ай бұрын

@@shaheempashua6924 had less players on the pitch tho and still won 😂😂😂😂😂

Death, taxes and Quarter final defeats.

#ABs... never write them off... #ABs for life... 💪💪💪

@ThePereubu1710

8 ай бұрын

No one with any real knowledge of rugby wrote them off

@chriswhata

8 ай бұрын

@@ThePereubu1710Irish fans and pundits did

@isaacstocking7746

8 ай бұрын

​@@ThePereubu1710every Irish pundit did and every Irish fan did and french fan

@taniac1860

8 ай бұрын

@@isaacstocking7746the French didn’t, if you’ve ever been to France you would know it’s the AB’s second home. French supporters love them.

FORM IS TEMPORARY, CLASS IS PERMANENT #ALLBLACKS

Ireland played great. NZ managed the game well. Yes 2 yellow cards but remember, NZ won the 2011 World Cup with at least a yellow card in every playoff game. NZs defense was the difference. Was a great game for 2 great teams. Came down to little moments.

All these boys were hearing is they’re the worst team to wear the black jersey! Big mistake

Hold your heads high Ireland. We've been wanting this game since you beat us over here last year, you have a very good team that achieved a lot over the last few years, deserved NO#1 rank team. Your future looks bright. Super proud of our boys in Black. Well done, if we manage to get past Argentina next week we're in with a chance.

@johannblignaut1966

8 ай бұрын

You will beat Argentina by at least 40 points.Only three teams left in comp who realistically can win.

@HerbalTee29

8 ай бұрын

@@johannblignaut1966we don’t do what the Irish do, we respect each team we play. Argentina have plenty of threats.

@conchronic

8 ай бұрын

8 failures over 32 years nothing to be proud about in the world cup we continually fail. Winning series in NZ good for posterity but continual failure/choking at world cups means we are nowhere near the big teams when it matters and we just make up the numbers really not there to win

Firstly, immense credit to both teams for what was an epic encounter. That was a game for the ages. I’m an England supporter but was deeply absorbed in that game: heart pounding. That was the ABs we all remember of old. Welcome back! Ireland were absolutely brilliant and whilst it’s ultimately a painful defeat they did everything they could and left it all out there. What a run they’ve had the last few years. That’s the greatest Ireland team of all time and they deserve that title. I’m not sure how Ireland break the QF hoodoo; just keep chipping away and it’ll happen as the side is quality.

under the radar and now over the moon, these AB legends are a class apart.

Welcome to kbockout rugby. It took the AB's 24 years to wrap their heads around being #1 for 3 years leading up to WC and then getting dumped out in the knockout stage. We empathise with your pain Ireland.

@garrymack

8 ай бұрын

Said exactly the same on Friday. Favouritism means nothing.

@siix477

8 ай бұрын

Think NZ were ranked number one for a like a decade or so and no 2nd RWC title.

Finally Ireland's press and rush defence off the line out was dealt with. Ringrose and others rushed up and Mounga found the gap and skipped through, to unleash Jordan. A try from first phase attack, I think that shocked Ireland and emboldened NZ.

@RazorMouth

8 ай бұрын

That's not what happened, it was the forwards that left a gap and there was no rush. Bad defence for that moment, very unlike Ireland. Soft try to give away.

@teevis3620

8 ай бұрын

Undisciplined defence maybe, but RM intuitively read that brilliantly and shot that gap to make it look like poetry in motion. It's the kind of something as a New Zealander we're use to seeing and to some degree expecting from him.

No excuses-congrats to AB’s from Irish fan. They are a great team and go quietly about their business and listening to after game interviews from AB’s they show respect to loosing team. Proud of our Irish team and they will rebound!

@conchronic

8 ай бұрын

I would not be so optimistic considering this is the 8th time we failed in a QFs only time we haven't lost is when we didn't make it out of the pools. Ireland choked and Leinster choked lack of mental fortitude

@StephenEnglish-uo9ew

8 ай бұрын

I agree whole heartedly with that. Unfortunately a lot of the "fans" on here are nowhere near as gracious and wouldn't be considered good enough to lace their teams boots!

@StephenEnglish-uo9ew

8 ай бұрын

@@conchronic I would like to see you stand on a field in front of them and call them chokers!

@conchronic

8 ай бұрын

@@StephenEnglish-uo9ew can't present an argument to contradict me give it a couple of years and you ll realise I m correct, history will see it that way . If you bring your best game and lose not choking otherwise you did. Did they bring their best game?

Don't forget to tell all the people on the plane back to Dublin that you use to be number 1.😂😂

Ireland. See you in the Quarterfinals in four years again!

Like I posted yesterday, O’Mahonys disrespect would be met with AB response… they couldnt say it but they sure used it.

Atleast the Irish have Sunday dessert sorted. Some humble pie!!

Amazing game, brilliant performance by NZ, I think Aki was the stand-out player for Ireland once again. Hat's off to Sam Kane, probably his best performance at 7. Thank you, Johnny Sexton, for an amazing career. 👏

Not being from a rugby county, I am a big fan of All Blacks Team, Ireland fans, Dupont and most of all Rugby Culture (respect opponents and referee, get along with opposing fans, and don't make excuses), basically the opposite of soccer/football

@bigmofarah9084

8 ай бұрын

Bit weird to mention football, just enjoy rugby for what it is.

Alan Quinlan has been one of the few Irish pundits not to get too carried away by this Ireland team. He’s always balanced and is a credit to himself. More than can be said of some of the Irish supporters at the stadium who were whistling and shouting during the “silence”. Disgraceful behaviour

@boks23

8 ай бұрын

true quinlans a gent unlike otb matt williams,ger Gilroy who are bigoted.

@noeloleary3157

8 ай бұрын

Alan Quinlan is an excellent analyst, easily the best.

@Cenotaur1

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, that noise came across on tv too but what can i say- i think a lot of 'new' supporters may have made the trip...just to bask in the expected glory.

The bit where we finally had hope. That’s where we went wrong.

@user-nd1hx6pb7i

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@thecuttingsark5094

8 ай бұрын

It’s the hope that kills you.

@conchronic

8 ай бұрын

True should have known really they failed 7 times before, we are world cup chokers

Really interesting listening to the NH/Irish perspective on this. They make it sound like Ireland were poor. Thought Both teams played well and nullified their threats at some points in the match. But the ABs made one extra match winning play

@jbuild8459

8 ай бұрын

Dead right Often times a team can't play their game because a better team smothers them, which happened today

@HerbalTee29

8 ай бұрын

They are sore losers that’s why, good riddance. We had 14 men for 20mins lol and they scored tries within those periods, they will NEVER learn Ireland.

@eoghangreene8749

8 ай бұрын

​@@jbuild8459if a team smothers you it means you were poor on the day.

@jbuild8459

8 ай бұрын

or they were good, but still dominated by someone or something better@@eoghangreene8749

The AB’s are the mighty AB’s once again

@estebanparodi-mr1ne

8 ай бұрын

I don’t think they ever stopped being mighty. Great W. See you next week my fellow SE friend.

The All Black style that they played against Ireland evolved in Auckland. It was said in the late seventies and early eighties "All Blacks? Just send Auckland. . ." The style was fifteen man rugby. I played it at school. The emphasis was total support in offense and defense. The current team has struggled but they showed they can whip out the long passes at the right time, overcoming the vaunted precision of Ireland's short passing game. It didn't matter that Ireland's fan sang to shout out the haka. Tonight a team who had struggled to hold the mantle of past successes added another success to the history books.

Over confidence bred by media and needling of ABs meant they were on back foot from first whistle and turning down penalty kick was either misplaced confidence or plain arrogance. Whenever an ABs side is written off by media, it stirs the psyche of over 100 years of a winning attitude

@MMako13

8 ай бұрын

Thank the OTB media Muppets for giving there countrymen big heads, too much talk 😂 how sweet are Jonnys tears 😭

@thetalentedmrfitz

8 ай бұрын

Straight up plain arrogance. Playing for the cheers and clout from their misguided fans and biased media. If they'd taken just a moment to drop the ego and think it through, think about who they were up against, they would have had 3 points at that stage as opposed to none. They spent the entire game chasing the black dragon.

@siix477

8 ай бұрын

Kicking 3 would have caused a 27- 28 scoreline. A try would have won the game. Always back yourself. Ireland are a great team and turning down points was not the problem. NZ were just better on the day. As Liam Messam used to say - Back yourself.

@frankchan5547

8 ай бұрын

@siix477 no the first kickable penalty

@eoghangreene8749

8 ай бұрын

Sure, it has nothing to do with the players choking. Nothing at all. They played their best against SA and NZ when it mattered, right?.............Wrong!!!

Game management from NZ was outstanding. The best team won no doubt.

They played the All Blacks in the quarter finals,thats what went wrong 💪💯

Awesome breakdown of the game.good man👍

As a bok fan lm not surprise coz these southern hemispheres nations are traditionally rugby players

Winning a QF is not for everyone !

@mrtone5284

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

As a kiwi, there were several factors of why I thought NZ had the upper hand: 1) NZ have played ‘under pressure’ rugby more than any other team. They know the mental fight that is needed. 2) NZ were underdogs, so the pressure was already off them 3) Irish are world no1 and therefore the pressure for them to win was heavy. Not only that, the had thrice the pressure because of also the consecutive win record, and, the quarter final curse 4) NZ are most dangerous when they are written off. Not that anyone didnt think NZ was capable, but it was against them, and because of this - NZ were out to make a statement. Thank you Ireland, for such a superb game of rugby. Till the next encounter!

@taniac1860

8 ай бұрын

I agree completely except for the “quarter final curse”. Seriously it’s all I’ve been hearing about, but let’s be honest, this is the first time Ireland have had a team worthy enough to be called true cup contenders. If there were a curse, it was the World Cup draw. Also, one thing you omitted, was Ireland not taking the points when they were available to the? That was either stupidity or arrogance. 5:02 But without getting into the weeds, both teams played well, but there could only ever be one winner, and unfortunately it wasn’t Irelands day.

@penepatitenor

8 ай бұрын

@@taniac1860 I mean I get it with the whole quarter final curse thing, but let’s be honest…. Until they get through, it’s always going to be viewed as a curse. But not in some voodoo way, but just a quarter final streak of bad luck.

@kgofficialaus

8 ай бұрын

Agreed NZ had 14 men and Ireland didn’t capitalise? That’s called choking

@Gubbible

8 ай бұрын

Let me simplify it.. 1. NZ is just better.

@bodhid

8 ай бұрын

@@taniac1860going out in 8 QF in a row is a problem. Call it a curse, a hoodoo, that’s a massive barrier they need to overcome. And it’s nothing to do with luck: win or you don’t but 8 defeats in KO rugby is a pattern. Ireland are gym champions and lack the mentality to win these white hot encounters

From a Kiwi - Ireland Fans and Team can hold their heads high. Also Kudos to the guy being interviewed - Very Classy and Respectful response as I'm sure he like many Irish fans will be hurting

@brucefale6132

8 ай бұрын

Obviously you don't listen to all his analysis or commentaries. Humble pie changes the attitude real quick. I would have more respect for him he came out and said he was completely wrong about the ABs and about Ireland having this one in the bag was completely arrogant and he won't do it again.

@hanoamorete179

8 ай бұрын

@@brucefale6132 I prob haven't seen his previous interviews to be fair so only judged it on this interview. Regardless he is humble in defeat. I'm just watching the press conference of Dupont and his Coach ripping into the referee. Disgraceful on their part so I will cut the Irish guy some flack

@brucefale6132

8 ай бұрын

@@hanoamorete179 I knew that who ever lost would complain about the ref...lol Tbh he was questionable at times...but then which ref isnt...but that's still no excuse to solely bag the ref. I look forward to watching that presser later.

Savea and Cane were outstanding, Doris and JDF werent , big difference in the backrow

@axxey

8 ай бұрын

Savea and Cane justifying their selection with big game efforts despite previous poor form. Richie Mo'unga going straight through world rugby player of the year JDF was a moment.

@andresjaque8344

8 ай бұрын

@@axxey JDF had a hand injury, he should't start

@axxey

8 ай бұрын

@@andresjaque8344 ahh, who was 7 instead?

@PUMA4LIFE101

8 ай бұрын

⁠@@axxeysavea been playing good past few weeks, he hasnt had a bad game in ages

@axxey

8 ай бұрын

He always looks good on offense and running ball in hand when team is going forward, this is the first big defensive and breakdown effort in ages@@PUMA4LIFE101

It went wrong after you beat South Africa and Ireland suddenly thought they were untouchable. Completely discounted the ABs

Two moments of brilliance. Barret chip n chase & Muonga show n go were purely sublime and very much the difference between the two teams.

Sometimes you get this feeling that you can't breathe like you are choking 😢

As a South African, I can hear a Vuvuzela in the background. Well done AB

Ireland did not play their game plan perfectly as in their previous games. Their backline was not doing well and Sexton did not attack and just passed the ball standing still, not creating opportunities for his backline.

it went wrong by Ireland Media thinking they already won the RWC and it was a right of passage.

Great game. Ireland thank you for the training run.

classy speaker. heard him on the n.z radio, nothing changes, only thing is porter was old by barnes 6 times get off , he never penalized porter, so swings and roundabouts, barnes didnt do a bad job overall. dorris also , but Irelands good at slowing ball down. the score was a fair reflection of the game n.z were slightly better.

So well said mate, I thought Ireland played out of their skins, & just a few penalties went our way what a game from both teams,, that was the world cup final I thought

@conchronic

8 ай бұрын

Ireland didn't play out of their skins,no where near their best and choked again when it matters

Northern Hemisphere Rugby has been humbled by the Rugby CHAMPIONS(hip) teams.

@garyjenkinson7189

8 ай бұрын

As an Irish fan I say well done to NZ for being the better team on the day, but there's a reason kiwi fans are disliked for their ungracious comments like yours.

@jacksiki6827

8 ай бұрын

Yup.. Northern folks going on about dominating the south! Next minute, hold my beer! Well done Los Pumas and the MIB.. 2 down and two to go.. come on Fiji and Boks!

@robertmcdougall3520

8 ай бұрын

mate who cares what you say, i say 4 more years 4 more years zombie@@garyjenkinson7189

It went wrong when Ireland, the press, supporters and commentators started celebrating Ireland's world cup win months before the tournament started. You can never write off the southern hemisphere sides.

@commentwell3870

8 ай бұрын

It went further wrong when there were wild celebrations after the Bok game, as if they had already won the WC.

@markreid1932

8 ай бұрын

Can you please show me the celebrations months before. It seems that a lot of the SH supporters have an extreme sense of entitlement and they took the idea that Ireland may have a chance as an insult. 11 years ago nz beat ireland by 60 points. The gap is closing and I can't wait until you're knocked off your perch.

@Jim-Daking

8 ай бұрын

​@@markreid1932Well... try again in 4 more years. Love from the Southern Hemisphere.

Rip Jerry collins who passed away in france bring the cup home brothers

It was anyone's game right to the end. Thank you both teams for giving me a near heart attack 🤪🤣😂

Can't wait to see France vs All Blacks finale 🎉

@fohunter12345

8 ай бұрын

You're going to be a bit older to see that again😂

I was telling everyone that the All Blacks were just going to win because they’ve been under the pressures of finals footy before. Ireland have experienced that now and they were close. They’ll learn from this and come back stronger now.

@aus3492

8 ай бұрын

No they won't.. Ireland are done.. too many over 30 and won't see the next WC.. in my opinion Ireland need a rebuild, anyone who's going to be 34 or more at the next WC shouldn't be getting minutes in the next 6 nations..

@conchronic

8 ай бұрын

Ireland have been in 8 QFs so they have had the experience unfortunately that experience is losing 8 QFs so choking remains the tag till we win a QF

Ireland hold your head up, pick yourself up and carry on.

Simply better team wins and no shame losing to the All Blacks... period

Ireland had 20 minutes playing a team with a man down and still couldn't put New Zealand away.😊

Defensively NZ were that bit better, sharper and more tenacious at rucks, winning a lot of collisions, turnovers and penalties. The ref didn't like the Irish scrum which was a big problem too. The Irish lineout, while improved, still malfunctioned at some crucial moments and attacking areas resulting in a NZ attack which ended in a try. Johnny turned down two kickable penalties for an attacking lineout that they didn't score from. That was 6 points, we lost by 4 and hindsight is an ugly thing. One of those NZ scores was really soft too, basically ran straight through off first phase attack and a canter into the corner for a try which is not what we've come to expect from this defensive beast of an Irish side. NZ made plenty of mistakes too though but we're reflecting on areas where Ireland weren't at their typically high standards. NZ spend 20 minutes with 14 men, that needs to be factored too. It's a tough one to take because I feel this Irish side are worth more than a quarter finals exit and didn't do much wrong. We knew the world cup draw was bs and extremely tough not just for Ireland but for the 4 top sides in the world Ireland, SA, NZ and France(which another gets to leave at quarters stage sadly). Scotland can feel pretty hard done by too with that draw.

@davepannekoek1562

8 ай бұрын

In the series in NZ, Irelands ball carries made a lot of metres and then your backs exploited the disorganised defensive structure to score a bucket load of points. Today Cane, Savea, Frizzell and the tighties stopped the massive roll ons, often not completely but did enough to stop really quick ball, and that let the defense reorganise. And when totally busted the scramble was pretty good. On the scrums, if your loosehead pops his hip out and drives on an angle its a pen all day. The French got away with thta tactic in the game against NZ - and obviously the AB coaching staff have pulled together the footage (probably with a lot of overhead shots) and put to the refs and asked the question: Is this legal because if it is then we will expect NOT to be penalised when our loosehead does it. I think they Refs probably said its illegal and we will ping it. Thats good coaching because Barnes pinged the Irish loosehead constantly and Porter didnt change his approach - probably cost the Irish the game in the end as pretty even elsewhere.... though NZ had a better lineout all game..

It was a great battle.

No skin for me🇿🇦but a great battle. Would never have expected NZ to take it based on recent issues but they did, Well done Kiwis.

5 games in row for there main starting 15. Not rotating players during the pool phase enough has come back to bite Ireland. They did bloody well but just didn’t look as fresh or as intense as New Zealand.

Little things can make a big difference at this level however a lot of fans and pundits don't seem to take into account that players aren't robots and can sometimes underperform as well as exceed expectations. I had a gut feeling that NZ would win not because i think they are currently better but because Ireland were under a weight of expectation that they haven't experienced in a world cup before while NZ have lived with it at every world cup. A similar thing happened in the first Quarter final in that Argentina played without a weight of expectation which they have had in the pool stages while Wales became nervous and tight in the second half. Having said all that both results could have still been different and that's why we watch top level sport.

Where it really went wrong was when ya put ireland & world cup quarter final in the same sentence!

Once again, the Irish were overconfident coming into this game. Everyone wrote off the All Blacks. But this is knockout rugby and you need to be smart. Why did Sexton choose to kick 3 penalties to the corner instead of at the posts? He was clearly emotional throughout and ultimately cracked under pressure. And in my opinion, any captain who swears at referees and other players doesn't deserve to lift the Webb Ellis trophy! All the Irish and Welsh supporters might call that "passion", but we in the Southern Hemisphere just call that disgusting behavior. Sexton ultimately got what he deserved. Same thing goes for O'Mahoney! Remember what he told Sam Cane last year? So it was only fitting tonight to watch Sam Cane absolutely outplay O'Mahoney! Let's go Southern Hemisphere!!!!🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

when it really really really really mattered they had not got it , the difference between great teams and good teams .

There needs to be a detailed historical analysis done of Wayne Barnes' refereeing of Matches involving Ireland.

Line out really. Sam Cane was outstanding today. So was savea and frezelle. Also Ireland pack couldn’t win a scrum with 8 men vs 7😂😂

Amazing content!!! Like being there yesterday … still buzzing. Perhaps most teams are trying to emulate Ireland’s attack but definitely not NZ. Look at their tries… very un-Irish. First phase strike move off front of the lineout looked easy but beautifully constructed. Not sure why Sexton thinks they gifted scores to ABs. Perhaps a bit of the hurt talking rather than cool headed analysis.

Why was the skew scrummaging not called out before this match? They could’ve fixed that.

is nice too see arrogance get humbled..very nice...ABS well done..nemind Ireland..life goes on

@NDRAAA20

8 ай бұрын

Get a life - this Irish team are in no way arrogant

@SWillis474

8 ай бұрын

Arrogance? Best team in the world title well earned but not good enough on the day. Hopefully you have a good day in nursery tomorrow

@shanowilliams9851

8 ай бұрын

@@NDRAAA20 lol

@shanowilliams9851

8 ай бұрын

@@SWillis474 lol

@SWillis474

8 ай бұрын

@shanowilliams9851 point proven - get off the breast milk at some point kiddo

You should congrats the officials too trying their best today but they also lost

@normalcc

8 ай бұрын

The officials fell flat on their asses. 😂They really tried.

Was surprised before the game that 80 % of fans pundits, where convinced Ireland would beat New Zealand, I felt it would be alot closer, also surprised at the arrogance from some Irish Supporters and players and the disrespect towards the ABs and Same Cane in particular,the Irish came across as really arrogant, really happy to see them lose

@dannylad1600

8 ай бұрын

Any evidence of this arrogance? I never saw it myself, only respect towards the ABs, but every time I ask one of you lot for evidence you all go quiet.

The AB's had the players to win it, and it took a lot of failures for this All Black team to wake up and play to their potential. It was interesting to see the ABs celebrating this win as if it was the world cup final. That showed that they were in a lot of pressure of not to lose to Ireland again. However, I am not convinced that this AB will win the world cup. What is next for Ireland? Learn to win knock out games in the next four years, and get really conditioned (too many Ireland players looked tired), rest key players for quarter stages, have a 33 strong team who can cover all positions, and have lots of individual brilliance. I feel for Ireland for losing but I commend Fozzy and the boyz for a gutzzy win and proved many of us wrong that they can beat Ireland in this stage of the tournament. Well done to the ABs and to all of the coaching staff and staff in general.

If the ABs wanted revenge for losing the series last year , imagine what they will do to SA for the beating they got six weeks ago.

@taniac1860

8 ай бұрын

That’s where the Irish fans have fallen down. AB’s and their supporters, know that the WC playoffs are not the place for revenge matches. It’s about staying in the playoffs, which they did. Revenge can wait for another year.

@draxiedru

8 ай бұрын

I’m imaging what SA will do to NZ if we beat the French 😂

@jean-micheldesousa8046

8 ай бұрын

And for the 2 last defeat against France. 😢?

@henkstols9326

8 ай бұрын

As a Bok fan we know this from past experience to not get ahead of ourselves when facing the AB, I reckon a true AB fan wouldn't want to get ahead of themselves when facing the Boks. Would love us in the final against the AB as thats how the story usually goes in WC, but we need to beat a French team on French soil which would be a huge feat in itself. Then the next game the SF which means anything can happen, don't plan too far ahead if you catch my drift.

@dn822

8 ай бұрын

​@@jean-micheldesousa8046if if if if is what we are saying

To be fair to Alan Quinlan his opening remarks were that NZ were the better team and were superb, and he's right imo. This constant 'what went wrong' line does my head in though. You get it in every sport now. Whatever happened to 'we lost because the other team played better than us' ? That's what happened to us lasr night.

Banter aside Ireland are a great side with great team spirit and coaches. Unlucky fellas, until next time. ✌️🇳🇿🇮🇪

Same old same, unlucky just not good enough. Roll on next week - turning out to be some tournament, safe travels to the lads.

and here's the start of the weeklong wake hosted by off the ball.....

It was fairly obvious that NZ did there homework on the ireland rap around. Ideally the Irish should have realised this sooner and maybe varied their tactics a bit more, they were a bit predictable which made defence easier. What a great game of rugby , hats off to both teams from a proud South African AB supporter

@NZ4Life-cy8hv

8 ай бұрын

Yes fozzie said the Irish were doing the same thing throughout the game too predictable

The way the media was going on, Ireland was already in the final...you can never write off the AB's from a Bok fan. That game could have been a final! Brilliant game off rugby.

the scoreboard never lies

I thought Sam cane couldn't ruck properly 3 turnovers by himself 22 tackles 3 being dominating tackles

@korocam9137

8 ай бұрын

He was Massive tonight and Savea!

@mariusmarais9750

8 ай бұрын

In South Africa Sam Cane is highly respected, with Scott Barret and Ardi Savea.

Can someone explain to me why they’re saying Ireland had to work harder for there tries than the AB’s? It’s not the AB’s fault Ireland left those holes open?

There's always room to improve, but I thought the Irish played very, very well. My chest was thumping like crazy in that last few minutes because I was dreading the Irish earning a penalty, going for a line-out drive situation - and very likely could've scored a try there to leave us with the heartbreak. I can't see the English or Welsh defeat the Irish with how they played today.

@conchronic

8 ай бұрын

Don't worry Ireland would have contrived to lose to them we are world cup QFs chokers done it 8 times so far. Ireland needs to build mental strength and Ronan O Gara might bring the edge but they will stick with Farrell and we will look great between world cups then fail again bit like the Schmidt era where we failed twice in world cups.

One individuals sense of entitlement-‘we had to work harder for our tries’ ? There’s a lot in that statement. Ireland actually treated leniently for perpetually lying on the rucks. Commentator statement about Hansen in a race to be fit for the semi final was mind blowing..play by play one game at a time my friends. Quiting on superstition ‘don’t jinx it’ and meant to be thinking..no such thing exist - you simply need more points on the board at the end - only three columns points per team and result- there is no comments column.

That's why they are the All Blacks. Congrats to New Zealand, best of luck in the Semi Final.

Could have been a different outcome if Irish Captain take every penalty shots at goal early on the game. Every points is important when playing knock off games. The Irish were very dangerous on attack, solid defense. Awesome game.

@thetamihana2561

8 ай бұрын

Could've would've should've don't cut it.

Two good teams were out there today.

There is a reason the ABS have an 85% win rate in all sports…it showed today!. Well done the ABs. See you in 4 years Ireland. And remember..you need to get past the quarter finals.. well done.

@andrewah-voa8408

8 ай бұрын

you'll get thru in 2027. great game best team beat #1 team.

@cdaly3561

8 ай бұрын

In all sports! I especially like their Curling win rate. Impressive

@siix477

8 ай бұрын

Not sure it's 85% anymore more like high 70s.

@Twofiddymill

8 ай бұрын

@@cdaly3561true true…their team ribbon gymnastics is also outstanding!

Looks like an AB v Springbok final. England are always capable of a big performance on their day but can't see that happening this time.

I don't think there's anything that Ireland could have done.They played an All black team at a different level.Ireland played well at the end of the day the Blacks ended up being the better team.Congrats to both for playing one of the best WC QF game.

@mrjl78

8 ай бұрын

Nothing ire could've done? Which game were you watching?

@conchronic

8 ай бұрын

Ireland could have brought their best game but choked again

@olibearbrowns6748

8 ай бұрын

@@mrjl78

@olibearbrowns6748

8 ай бұрын

@@conchronic Just disappointed for them.

@conchronic

8 ай бұрын

@olibearbrowns6748 I ve been disappointed in 8 World Cup QFs, but I thought this was the team not to choke. When you analyse it, they have choked again. Poor start, set piece line out, and scrum known problem before match coaches didn't fix so choked even off field. Bad decision-making chasing game ,players kept us in it, but as an irish rugby fan, I have to accept we choke in QFs . If we break the curse, maybe then join the top table

Giving them a 1 man advantage for 20 minutes !!!! 20 minutes!!! And then not sending Lowe off for 10 mins when he high tackled Savea in the mouth, WHEN EVERY OTHER REF has given a Yellow Card for attacking the Head is complete snd utter BS !!!!! Ireland aren't World Champions because they've never faced 15 Men against an All Blacks Team for 80 minutes. Sorry Ireland but you NEVER had the goods, EVER !!!

People will dismiss this, but we basically lost it in the first 5 mins, NZ looked v nervous and made loads of mistakes but we were too hyped up and instead of capitalising on them we gave away penalties (Porter and others) or fudged the line out. Had we nailed our usual fast start, we could have easily been 10-14 points up in the first 10 mins and then NZ confidence goes. I never saw them coming back from 13-0 down for example but knew we could.

-Experienced finalists take the 3 -Overconfident inexperience kick for touch

take the 3 points when on offer

@6fucyoutube

8 ай бұрын

Correct

Where is Matt Williams?🤣🤣

Is that a vuvuzela i hear in the background?😂

@chrisvanpletzen9953

8 ай бұрын

😂

Rather ? Where did it go wrong for N.Z ? When they had to play an absolute defensive game because they were down a man twice during the match , especially when they were down a man at the crucial ending of the match when they had to defend against the Irish 37 phases of play ! That and the missed penalties , and an awarded penalty try to the Irish ? makes the All Blacks performance phenomenal ! Never Ever Underestimate The All Blacks ! So many naysayers out there leading up to this match concerning the team selection , especially against Sam Kane ? He was the best on the field by far ? So much for the armchair critics who think they know more than the selectors ! The All Blacks have always had there down years like every team but there record throughout history proves they are the greatest rugby team in the world ! Which country , if ever , will ever match the records the All Blacks has achieved throughout the history of Rugby ? There was a time when Australia beat the All Blacks 2- 3 matches in a row too ? But per Usual the All Blacks regroup and come back and dominate just as they always have throughout the history of Rugby ! One has to be impressed with a country of only 5+ million to scout potential players to don the All Black Jersey

Debout amis Irlandais ! Vous avez encore de beaux matchs à jouer dans l'avenir ! 🤗🇫🇷