Rugby: Ireland are chasing 18 wins in a row to create history, but will need to overcome the All Blacks in their Quarter final to keep their hopes alive.
Ireland out to create history in QF | 01:12Three-time champions New Zealand inflicted more World Cup heartbreak on Ireland on Saturday, beating them 28-24 to bring a disappointing end to Irish captain Johnny Sexton’s stellar career.
The All Blacks avenged a historic home series defeat at the hands of Ireland last year, taking their chances when they had them. Defeat ended Ireland’s run of 17 successive Test victories and denied them the chance of their first ever semi-finalKey quotes after New Zealand beat Ireland 28-24 in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup at 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.
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