“What better moment that that one?” Back in July 2022, Peter O’Mahony added to his Irish rugby lore by telling Sam Cane exactly what he thought of him. Just over a year later, Brodie Retallick and the All Blacks were happy to blast out reminders. O’Mahony had been picked up on camera telling Cane, the […]

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SOUTH AFRICA 12-11 NEW ZEALAND New Zealand captain Sam Cane has become the first ever player to be red-carded in a World Cup final, as South Africa went on to make the man advantage count. Not the history he was aiming for. The All Blacks skipper was sin-binned, at first, but his yellow for a […]

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“It happens on most sporting parks when tensions are high and a lot at stake.” Johnny Sexton and his Ireland teammates believed they were on the brink of something incredibly special at the World Cup. The Ireland captain said as much in his final pre-match press appearance before they faced New Zealand. Following an epic […]

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“Champion.” Following New Zealand’s 28-24 World Cup quarter final win over Ireland, at Stade de France, their head coach made sure to give Joe Schmidt a much deserved name-check. Asked what was going through his head as Ireland out together 37 attacking phases, over the final four minutes, and got as far as the Kiwi […]

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“That’s sport. That’s life.” For Ireland, another World Cup journey ends at the last eight. Many of the squad will strive for another crack, in 2027. For Johnny Sexton, Keith Earls, and others, this was the last goodbye. A revved up and well-drilled All Blacks side defeated Ireland 28-24 in the World Cup quarter final, […]

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Well said, Ardie. New Zealand No.8 Ardie Savea settled the question on who had the edge between himself and Caelan Doris, and helped his country reach another World Cup semi final. Savea scored a first half try and was immense across the park for the All Blacks as they defeated Ireland 28-24 in the World […]

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