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How World Cup quarter-final drama turned the key to rugby heaven

A compelling weekend showed that knockout rugby is shaped as much by the bold losers as by the beaming winners

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Sexton exits as Ireland’s best ever but with an even greater legacy

Sexton’s rugby career ended with Rugby World Cup quarter-final heartbreak against the All Blacks

The Independent UK

Jack Conan: Not giving Johnny Sexton the send-off he deserves is hard to take

Ireland captain Sexton was sent into retirement two games earlier than he had hoped following the defeat to New Zealand.

The Independent UK

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Peter O’Mahony proud despite Ireland’s World Cup disappointment

O’Mahoney is one of several players who could retire after the quarter-final exit to New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Ireland wake up to sad reality of defeat after All Blacks shut them out

New Zealand made 276 tackles as part of a mammoth defensive effort to deny Ireland a first World Cup semi-final

The Guardian - UK

Andy Farrell believes spirit of outgoing Johnny Sexton can spur Ireland on

Fly-half Sexton and veteran wing Keith Earls are already confirmed to be heading for retirement.

The Independent UK

Glittering career ends with tears for retiring Ireland captain Johnny Sexton

The 38-year-old heads into retirement as arguably his country’s greatest player.

The Independent UK

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Johnny Sexton reflects on his career after Ireland’s devastating World Cup exit

Sexton has tipped his Ireland team-mates to come back stronger in his absence during an emotional post-match press conference.

The Independent UK

If not now, when? Questions will haunt Ireland after heartbreaking loss

The world’s No 1 side have done virtually everything right but in this quarter-final’s intangible moments, New Zealand prevailed

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand terminate Ireland's World Cup dream

New Zealand moved into the semi-finals at the rugby union World Cup on Saturday night following a pulsating 28-24 victory over Ireland at the Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale

Andy Farrell admits it’s ‘the end’ for Ireland after World Cup heartbreak

Ireland’s World Cup quarter-final curse continued in a heartbreaking defeat to the All Blacks that sent talisman Johnny Sexton off into retirement

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell admits ‘cruel’ World Cup defeat is ‘the end’ for great Ireland side

A crushing quarter-final exit at the hands of New Zealand is a sad way for stalwarts Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls to bow out

The Guardian - UK

Ireland’s 37 phases of agony define greatest heartbreak as World Cup curse continues

Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: Ireland’s quarter-final hoodoo at the Rugby World Cup continued in the most dramatic of circumstances against the All Blacks

The Independent UK

New Zealand end Ireland’s World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues

Andy Farrell’s class of 2023 were bidding to make history by becoming the first Irish team to reach the last four of the tournament.

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Evening Standard

Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: All Blacks prevail in Rugby World Cup epic as Irish quarter-final curse continues

Argentina now lie in wait in Friday’s first semi-final clash in Paris as the Men in Green falter at the last-eight stage once again

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand hold off Ireland in titanic battle to reach World Cup semi-finals

A dogged defensive dispay helped the All Blacks eke out a 28-24 victory, handing Ireland an eighth successive World Cup quarter-final defeat

France 24

New Zealand reach Rugby World Cup semis as Ireland fall short again

Three-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 Independent UK

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The Independent UK

How to break a curse: Ireland must take inspiration to end quarter-final jinx

Ireland have never won a Rugby World Cup knockout match but have a golden opportunity to end that woe against the All Blacks in Paris

The Guardian - UK

Ireland take on New Zealand task in occasion dripping with significance

Andy Farrell’s No 1-ranked side hope to end a run of seven defeats in seven Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday

The Independent UK

‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation

Ireland face a quarter-final showdown with New Zealand in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Ireland boss Farrell counts on squad experience for New Zealand last eight clash

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell opted to field the same team that started the demolition of Scotland for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

The Independent UK

5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash

The Irish had to wait 111 years for a first Test victory over the All Blacks.

The Independent UK

Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’

The world’s top-ranked nation are seeking to reach the last four of the tournament for the first time.

Evening Standard

Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are mentally ready to beat New Zealand and break World Cup quarter-final hoodoo

Ireland are the number-one ranked side in the world but have never previously progressed to a Rugby World Cup semi-final

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