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Rugby World Cup: disappointment for Ireland after defeat to the All Blacks

Andy Farrell's side were beaten 28-24 in dramatic quarter-final

Garry Ringrose, Jonathan Sexton, Tadhg Beirne, iain Henderson, Josh van der Flier and James Lowe celebrate after Jamison Gibson-Park scores a try
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 14th Oct 2023
Last updated 14th Oct 2023

Ireland bowed out of the Rugby World Cup in Paris last night (Saturday).

They were beaten 28-24 by the All-Blacks in an action-packed quarter-final.

In reality, Andy Farrell's side were always chasing the game.

Ireland's Andrew Porter and Joe McCarthy

From the opening minute, the All-Blacks set out their stall and raced into a 6-0 lead.

After that both sides gave their all.

However, at the end of the day, the All Blacks' defence stood tall thwarting Ireland's chances to reach the semis for the first time in their history.

Superb tries from Bundee Aki and Jamison Gibson Park just were not enough to see them through.

Ireland’s Jamison Gibson-Park consoles Bundee Aki after Ireland lose to the All Blacks

That means three-time winners New Zealand will now play Argentina who beat Wales 29-17 for a place in the final.