Thrilling 37-phase final attack! | Ireland v New Zealand | Rugby World Cup 2023

Relive the lung-busting 37-phase final play during the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final epic between Ireland and New Zealand at the State de France, Paris. We join the action with the All Blacks leading by four points, about to kick the ball back to Ireland on the halfway line!
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[@connorrice3873]

If you look at 1:04 Anton Lienert-Brown is on the other side of the field! Comes all the way across to make the dominant tackle at 1:10 that slowed the Irish momentum! Unreal

[@klaus1292]

He read it very well, thats what you call experience.

[@Joe_Kondeez]

I didn't realise he came across from the other side. Watching it live I just seen the big hit. He definitely read that well.. I'm amazed. He always been that guy tho.

[@klaus1292]

@@Joe_Kondeez indeed Schmidt did his homework, noticed no AB player took the Sexton bait, everyone held there lines and. Those inside, outside loop passes sexton is famous for was shut down.

[@emmanuelkawadza]

Great vision, being able to read what the opposition is going to do. That as well as work rate!!

[@LloydEvaroa]

He came on at gave it 200. So many tackles in the final minutes

[@gre.m9044]

I've never cried as much after a game in my life, we just sat there in the stadium with tears rolling down our cheeks.. absolute heartbreak.. Well done NZ great rugby nation for a reason.

[@SwarleySwablu]

I'd imagine it's too soon to revisit it. I can't bring myself to watch the reply of Ireland beating NZ in 2019 at Chicago Soldier's stadium.

[@Chris-vq5vr]

Oh grow up

[@WH1SK3YJ4CK]

​@@SwarleySwabluthat was 2016 you killed us in 2019 😢

[@aarondes8]

We feel your pain. 1999 loss to France plummeted the country into a state of depression.

[@naytefors1047]

UNLUCKY. i would have been badly hurtt if nz lost lol but knowong ireland could win the rwc made it less daunting

[@sammacaulay11]

TOURNAMENT DEFINING passage of defence from the boys in black! Love hearing Aaron Smith through the ref mic at the 3:48 breakdown, encouraging Ardie to get up and keep defending after he thought he'd won the penalty - epitomises the togetherness of this team right now which was required to hold out the World Number 1s for 37 phases and over 5 mins of play - what a match!

[@tiomiguel999]

Yes - that call from Smith is worth a highlight reel all by itself!

[@tiomiguel999]

@@lgh2447 He's a bloody good ventriloquist then, does great impressions of Aaron Smith, too...

[@rodeo4786]

There was no way the Irish were going to breach that wall 'No Way "

[@stevieryan7433]

Get up Ardie 😂, I never felt we would score watching live but looking back at it yer defence was incredible and our lads while out on their feet keep going. Congrats to the All Black's, hope ye go onto win it now.

[@MRRBOKK]

Aaron is a great leader just kept soldiering the boys. And whitelocks mentality if you watch him he was the only person who never stopped moving and went from side to side

[@mitchellnganeko7534]

I'm going to miss Aaron Smith. He made sure we were on point and kept our boys on their toes. That Anton LB hit was awesome

[@alicegilbert647]

Bro literally kicked the ball away twice during the last ten minutes of play. And conceded a yellow card.

[@cerebral-liberty]

Dude! when he kicked the ball away with 3min to go I yelled why! Dont give them a chance , at that stage possession is everything. But all in all I think hes the best #9 ever.

[@ZekeyT90]

I almost died when he kicked the ball to them with 3 minutes to go. Like wtf was he thinking? Literally the stupidest decision he could of made and it almost cost us the game. Why not just hold the ball then kick it out in the 80th minute instead of having to defend like your life depended on it from a ruthless Irish onshaught untill 3 minutes over time.

[@MrSersmax]

@@ZekeyT90 I have seen multiple teams do that this World Cup and it keeps confusing me. I thought I do not understand something anymore.

[@cdan5936]

ALB was like a missile in that hit

[@EATHinNZ]

One of the best games of rugby I've ever seen, not just for the gameplay but the intensity and what was at stake. As a proud All Blacks supporter this kind of competition is exactly what we need and I loved every minute of it, especially being the underdogs against Ireland, would have never seen that coming a decade ago, proud of how far they've come and for making the international rugby stage more competitive

[@AbdullahShah-ex3wy]

Bro your country cricket team also beast

[@danfinn3132]

Fair play. Lovely comment. (From an Irishman)

[@ravenblack7052]

"You shall not pass!" What a defense by the Mighty All Blacks! Southern Hemisphere all the way! ♥️🇿🇦

[@liborrajm2916]

Somebody needs to photoshop Gandalf in there :)

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

Totally my brother, I LOVED you guys beating the French, especially by a point lol. See you in the final.

[@MeanAzz_13]

*4TH W.C HERE WE COME!!* 🇳🇿🏆🏆🏆 🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆

[@HamishDawson-lq7xn]

For now only.

[@Pacificbertaboy]

@@HamishDawson-lq7xnforever mate 🤣

[@pedrorivera8255]

37 phases with no penalties. "Offense wins games - Defense wins championships"

[@brianmcsweeney9401]

79.35 penalty to Ireland. No arms tackle from black 17. WB....blind as a bat. 🙄

[@thans3569]

@@brianmcsweeney9401they needed a try to win. Their lineout was not consistent. Don’t be a cry baby respect the Winner 🤣

[@tiomiguel999]

@@brianmcsweeney9401 Rubbish, you can see Williams sets up with arms open, and referee Barnes is less than ten feet away staring right at him...

[@listeningto8371]

@@tiomiguel999 And of course the Irish were faultless. Just take it.

[@Ridethebomb777]

@@brianmcsweeney9401 All Black power baby !

[@jrmop0965]

Best stat of the game, NZ made 0 handling errors throughout the whole game. All coaches dream of that stat.

[@petenjs3500]

1 handling error apparently

[@senseisaitama8684]

​@@petenjs3500damn

[@TheJMStringer]

Aaron Smith 😂

[@Kazu75]

This is supreme art of rugby.

[@ascott6328]

rugby without the kicking is a different game

[@eddietauranga8967]

Indeed that was crazy set after set

[@poerava]

Tamaiti Williams is one of the most influential players in the last few minutes, perhaps the key player of this section. Shutting down Bundee and putting in some serious work If you watch the games Tamaiti has played, his impact is palpable. His commitment to tackling is probably the most unspoken about things on the all blacks arsenal, which is the sting in the defence. His tackle are comparable to a grid iron front row player flying off the line head first into attackers. He hides on the sides of the rucks like an assassin and players that ever get a hit from him, always second guess themselves when approaching him again. He is exceptional and lifts the team with each hit. His work rate has been improving also. Observe the last few minutes of the win against Ireland, when he made a few tackles in a row. Phenomenal stuff. This guy has a mortgage on that props jersey and he scrummages very well. I’m excited to see his running and passing game develop too. Exceptional player. I would start him against SA. If you watch the games Tamaiti has played, his impact is palpable. His commitment to tackling is probably the most unspoken about things on the all blacks arsenal, which is the sting in the defence. His tackle are comparable to a grid iron front row player flying off the line head first into attackers. He hides on the sides of the rucks like an assassin and players that ever get a hit from him, always second guess themselves when approaching him again. He puts that tingle down the spine of attackers, that he’s gonna hit and hit hard. Not yet at the level of the legend of the late Jerry Colins RIP, yet he’s heading that way. His power of defence is under rated as he does it from a stationary position, falling forward into a crouch and then dives forwards and upwards. It’s immense. Look at his tackle on McCarthy in the 79th min and 35th second of the game. Man. And McCarthy is not a small man but gets his chopped down like a match stick by Tamaiti. He is exceptional and lifts the team with each hit. His work rate has been improving also. Observe the last few minutes of the win against Ireland, when he made a few tackles in a row. Phenomenal stuff. This guy has a mortgage on that props jersey and he scrummages very well. I’m excited to see his running and passing game develop too. Exceptional player. I would start him against SA. His work rate in the last few minutes. Mammoth work rate: Reaching and grabbing the shoe laces of Ringrose to make sure he fell at the 78th and 4th second mark. Chopping down another Irish attackers legs in the 78th minute and 30th second. Almost pushing over Irish ruck attacker over the ball at the 79th minute and 8th second. Massive Tackle on Bundee Aki in the 79th minute and 28 second mark. His subsequent massive tackle, two in a row, chopping out the legs of McCarthy, diving at him, after putting in a big hit at the 79th min and 35 second mark. Another massive tackle on Bundee at the 81st min and 40 second mark.

[@cosmicidentity7642]

The world should learn to settle all conflicts on the Rugby field. Credit to both teams - you showed the true meaning of the human spirit.

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

Can you imagine israel playing rugby? They have to bomb people.

[@DissTrackTed]

Wouldn't that be a beautiful world to live in.

[@JonnyDredd]

great comment❤

[@sweetkiwipie1569]

Bloody ae best comment I've read this year so far

[@Pid75]

NZ rules the world Muh ha ha 😂

[@fionnmcloughlin4349]

As an Irish fan that game against All blacks and quarter SA vs France are probably the best games of rugby to ever be played since probably the 2015 RWC NZ vs Australia. I can't remember any other international game between 2015 and 2023 as good.

[@manwithgoggles4831]

3:48 Loved Aaron Smith screaming “Get up, Ardie!” How champions do it - don’t fret, get up and finish the job!

[@seekeanchew4029]

I am humbled by the respect each team has for the other. That last 9 minutes played in the right spirit and the manner each team handled themselves is a fantastic example in any sport.

[@LeleiFaingaa-qx4tp]

Don't forget most of the Irish side are New Zealand born so it's like playing their big brothers 🤣

[@graemeloveridge7107]

@@LeleiFaingaa-qx4tp No, only three players - which is a minority. If Ireland had had just one more Kiwi player, they would have won by a country mile. It takes four Kiwi players to beat an All Blacks side, not three. (Joking)

[@nlwycliffe2350]

I think you’re more humbled in the fact that you lost

[@southpacific3160]

@@LeleiFaingaa-qx4tp I don't get why there is so much made about that. Grant Nisbett on Sky Sport NZ kept on saying that during his commentary , and it sounded petty. Even more petty, and perhaps a little naïve when you consider 10 of the All Blacks squad are foreign born, most coming from the Pacific Islands and one from Scotland. I wonder if Samoan rugby commentators are constantly pointing out how many of the All Blacks are Samoan born?

[@jeromematthews9944]

@@southpacific3160 There were 4 foreign born players in NZ's match day 23... 2 born in Australia (De Groot/ Lomax), 1 born in Tonga (Fa'ainganuku) and 1 born in Scotland (Christie) who didn't even play. Your comment is inaccurate and uninformed. To be clear. There is 1 Samoan born rugby player in the Allblacks - Nepo Laulala. He's nowhere near the matchday 23. Also fun fact - there are 17 NZ born players in the Samoan rugby team and 16 NZ born players in the Tongan rugby team. Your comment about Samoan commentators pointing out Samoan rugby players for NZ is stupid.

[@raiskari8439]

This whole game was absolutely beautiful to watch. I will say that this is the best game of rugby I have every watched. The level of skill, game management, execution and discipline in this game was phenomenal.

[@apanuisoldier]

The work from the tight forwards in those 37 phases was amazing for big bodies to make the tackle and then get back up and go again. Whitelock,Tamati Williams, Guzzler... boys kept going and working for each other. The fact that no penalties were conceded is mindblowing - Heart of a champion

[@davido1503]

This match and the Boks vs France were two of the greatest test matches I've ever seen.

[@andrasszabo1570]

Also France v New Zealand and Ireland v South Africa. Shame they were in the pools and QF, not in the SF and the last match!

[@davido1503]

@@andrasszabo1570 yep they really screwed up doing the draw 3 years ago 🥲

[@posthumus98]

Could not agree more. Best RWC by far😅

[@tinymahuta]

They were good test matches, but there are many better games between the Boks and the ABs. That is the pinnacle of rugby.

[@shinankoku2]

What a great game. And what a great finish! I usually root for NZ, but I would’ve loved to have seen Ireland win this. They looked exhausted by the end; they certainly left it all on the field. And the sportsmanship at the end! I love this game.

[@andreiandrofski9426]

As proud as I am that the AB's won, it always sucks watching the other team as it sinks in. This is one of the best games of rugby I've ever seen, and as frustrating as it is for Ireland, they have nothing to be ashamed of.

[@danfinn3132]

Fair play. Nice comment. (From an Irishman)

[@andrewsriveragutierrez897]

In the last 2 years, NZ was suffering a lot with defense, in the 2022 and 2023 rugby championship, defeats by a long margin, before the World Cup defeat by a lot of difference to the Springboks and then in the opening match with France by a lot of difference on the scoreboard. Now in this NZ World Cup has been evolving and returning to what was before a fighting team, without fear of anything and always disciplined when it comes to defending, Now that this victory is a starting point to see the old All Blacks, those who always appeared on the field commanded a lot of respect 🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@paulkirby2761]

I wouldn't go that far. Bundi and Gibson-Park basically ran in tries completely unchallenged but it's an improvement.

[@gaelsaussereau4375]

I guess they understood that for first Time in history New Zealand was not the best attacker in this World Cup, so they played defensively brilliantly. I'm really sad for Ireland. I wanted to see great rugby till the end. New Zealand can still do. But SA, England, Argentina produce a really annoying rugby.

[@goodmorningsahib]

Possibly the best defensive win I’ve ever seen. Congrats Allblacks

[@farhannawaz1229]

The most anxiety-inducing play ever unleashed on the rugby field! Even on second watch, legit goosebumps just as when witnessed it live.

[@user-wn4zk1fr2b]

I was impressed by how both teams played with discipline and fighting spirit. All four quarterfinal matches were great matches that will go down in history. 規律を守りファイティングスピリットに溢れたプレーを両チームがした事に感動する。 準々決勝4試合全て歴史に残る名勝負でした。

[@pobzy4076]

I'm shaking. I'm sitting in my chair and my hands are shaking after watching that. Struggling to type after watching the end to a game I've already seen the ending of so many times already. This meant so much more than just a game to us. I struggle every time I even talk to someone about it. Well done to New Zealand. But this tore me apart. I can't properly share how much I love this game and how painfully great this world cup has been. Go on New Zealand! I hope yee win the whole thing after that.

[@lockodonis]

Not enough pre match poootaytooos I think caused the loss

[@pita3908]

Shaking...man..I was about to pass out!!😅

[@Delawiz]

Glad my streaming site did not work ,I could not handle this pressure. Same as the 2010 finals with France.

[@MrMcrusty]

​@@lockodonisgenius....

[@lockodonis]

@@MrMcrusty poootaytooos… 🥔🤤

[@faafouinafuimaono9442]

Heartfelt commiserations for Ireland. Super defensive effort by ABz. Arguably the greatest Quarter Final ever! and RUGBY was the winner! 🔥💯🖤

[@lht1523]

I been so hyped about this World Cup. I’ve been listening to NH rugby pundits and podcasts so much that I actually started believing them. Can’t believe I let my guard down and started doubting the All Blacks 😭😭😭 Never again!! UP THE MIGHTY ALL BLAAAACCKS!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@sprite9849]

Can you also upload the final 80 minutes from the Springboks - France game please? 😊

[@shinyori]

Aaron Smith was a monster in this game. Him and Faf de Klerk are the definition of small player that plays like a giant.

[@bharatdahya776]

He’s the one who, with two minutes of the game left to play, instead of retaining possession, lobbed the ball into the air straight to Ireland, who then almost won the game, if they had completed just a few more phases.

[@user-sn5zs9qh4w]

Aaron smith the worst tackler The worst defense He is the weakest link D mc can out pass out run out play him any day

[@MrKrue]

Well done NZ!! That was immense! Very proud from a Springbok supporter!

[@jameskouka9220]

Hope to see you in the finals ...2 of the best rugby teams in rugby ever

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

Thanks mate!

[@_stutu2JZ]

Yes! I've been waiting a millennium for extended highlights. Thanks for this. Hopefully we meet the bokke in the finals but first we have Argentina who are no slouch. They have beaten us more than I'd like to admit in recent years so we must always look & respect what's in front of us. Let's go All Blacks 🇳🇿🔥💪

[@dcmj3798]

scared of england ay? ;)

[@Barzote]

@@dcmj3798 No

[@opsarun]

Check out rugby pass website for extended highlights

[@Andy_M986]

Only once.

[@akashialondontalent9691]

I think we will make it to the final then it’s gonna be really hard

[@lakermannz8416]

The best team won and had Ireland scored, that non-call by Barnes when Ardie had the jackal would have been controversial.

[@Rayzajw]

4:57 neck roll on rieks was missed too.

[@vertz1984]

Jackal wasn’t given as there was no attempt to lift the ball.

[@linxyboy]

Hands down some of the greatest rugby I have seen in my life!

[@Ridethebomb777]

Go watch AB's v Saffies 2013, Jo'burg ..... incredible game.

[@sox7784]

ABs absolutely resolute in defence they didn’t steal anything they won

[@Spright91]

Ireland played a Championship winning game but the ABs played a flawless game. What a grind.

[@samuelolimaleu590]

The mental strength to keep attacking. The mental strength to keep defending. I know such an experience. Seeing it done by highly quality sides makes me happy for them... Rugby is large!!

[@f.m.giesenow2018]

5:18 At that moment, I was shouting like a madman: "kick a f***** drop!!!!" 😱

[@yodaking8764]

That wouldn't have won it

[@noriabu6613]

3:56 Aaron Smith screaming at Ardie to get up. Goosebumps.

[@Barzote]

Respect NZ from Romania !

[@hunha991]

3:46 Savea has won the game and Barnes refuses to use his whistle

[@yodaking8764]

🔥🔥

[@ManaBlack208]

Nah I've looked at this many times at first I thought ardie was hard done by but if u look at it again it's actually incredible reffing by barnes,ardie didn't actually release the player first show daylight first then go in again for the ball ardie didn't release the player first

[@shaneo2867]

That was an amazing attack and an amazing defence. Very close. Top class.

[@johnstephen2869]

It was a very special moment in World Rugby that we will see again and again. A great lesson on defence.

[@sdgmrs]

Proud paddy here.. what a play NZ .. we have improved but it takes something special to bear 3 time rwc wimners

[@Clipper_Dames]

This whole defensive effort was started, and driven, by the little general Aaron Smith. Those last 3 minutes of this match will go down in history as a masterclass of management in rugby. Time management, roster management, substitution management and defensive management. At 5:02 when Tadhg Beirne catches the pass is when you know that Ireland has run out of ideas and the All Blacks have run them down to a standstill _without possession of the ball_

[@Trajan2401]

Why did he kick for though just gave the Irish one more chance

[@johno9761]

Never seen ANYTHING like that 37 phases 🤯

[@weon8]

Jordie Barrett saving that try changed everything. He is a dime 👌🏽🔥

[@ManaBrown-vw4sp]

He saved us the game

[@DreadKnightDre]

White lock and ALB coming on and going crazy to lock the game down for the boys was great. Love this sport man.

[@HuwEvans.]

Can’t believe England have got further than all the NH teams 😂

[@jaimeleonguzman4328]

They were lucky. They played Fiji. Had they played SA, All Blacks, France or Ireland they'd be back home by now

[@SAnd-pd1ou]

​@jaimeleonguzman4328 you don't know that

[@smashyrashy]

​@@SAnd-pd1ouI do

[@smashyrashy]

Dont worry they'll be home this time next week

[@MiniMatthew]

England didn't even need to win it to get through so it means nothing.

[@dicessdontbenosey438]

That was a forward pass from Keenan to long ball to his winger Jimmy 3:21

[@fcukugimmeausername]

Thank you Aaron Smith for this brilliant 37 phases of play 👌

[@towbiyah998]

Hahahaha is that because he kicked it , if so I was thinking the same thing 😅😂

[@Canvashed]

So Gutted for Ireland as English fan. They set the standard for so long with some great memories. Good crop of youngsters coming thru to keep them in good stead for future.

[@ahungryspiderateme]

That's why the All Blacks have 3 World Cups

[@Conish74]

Thanks dude

[@maaaateyourrekidding6918]

what standard exactly? how long exactly?

[@edgewizz862]

The standard?😂😂

[@driffter1976]

The standard the All Blacks have set for over 100 years? They put the Irish back on the scrap heap where they belong.

[@user-oe9ej1gx2y]

ホイッスル吹かれる事なく前へ前へ進むアイルランドは凄い！それを阻止するニュージーランドは尊敬に値する。ベストゲーム

[@Sulu-sw3zo]

4:58 blatant neck roll on Ioane, you can hear the All Blacks shouting "neck roll!".

[@PUMA4LIFE101]

2015 RWC Semi v SA when they needed a lineout steal it was Whitelock in late stages. 2023 ruck penalty Whitelock. Two big plays from him

[@elicohen2865]

Yesssss.... Its a Southern Hemisphere Finals... So much pride of Northem Hemisphere Teams this that this that... full of pride.... pride comes before a fall.... Let's Go All Blacks... Pacifica represent ❤

[@josephowuor932]

This was one of the greatest matches at RWC 2023. A very spirited fight but painful loss for Sexton and his men😢

[@Carlhoek]

Congratulations ABs! Good to see you found your fire again. We'll see you in 2 weeks in the final! The cup will stay in the south where it belongs! Respect from South Africa.

[@harrycurrie9664]

That's crafty ....soften them up with kind words ! 😜

[@StewartVlogs]

Well done, Ireland! What a battle of two giants to end like this! Lesssggoooo ABs!!!

[@miche2129]

One of the best games I have ever seen. Amazing defence. Skillful offence. A joy and privilege to watch.

[@mohamed4743]

When I watched it live it was like a blur. Having watched it now a 2nd time, that was a massive effort from AB's. Ardie actually made the steal a few phases before. As usual the northern hemisphere refs favour their own.

[@aaronbensemann2880]

This match gets me every time...such an unbelievable performance from two world class teams . By far the game of the tournament.

[@respectallfearnone9589]

Big respect to ireland. What a spirit🙌

[@Gyodofer]

no tengo la menor duda, desde hace años, EL RUGBY ES EL MEJOR DEPORTE COLECTIVO, obviamente la virtuosidad del football llama la vista, todos lo sabemos, pero con el rugby, el espíritu de equipo, el espíritu de sacrificio, es EMOCIONANTE, esta gente da la vida, sabe que va hacia el dolor, el sufrimiento del contacto, hacia el choque, son bestias contra bestias, y LO MISMO VA HACIA ADELANTE, para ganar un metro, dos metros, ganar para el equipo. Y así los que defienden..... EL MEJOR DEPORTE COLECTIVO DE TODOS, POR MUCHO...... gracias por estas imágenes tan emocionantes...

[@She_Rocks]

That was an impressive play by New Zealand

[@LRTorres]

Interesting, it seems to me that many Irish (players&fans) thought this game was already in their pocket beforehand. (for example: commentator mentioning the win was stolen.) Come on, its the knock out stage of a world cup, anything can happen. All Blacks didnt steal the win, apparently they know how&when to excel and they always stay humble. 💪👏 My respect to both teams, what a match!

[@fmully1429]

Bit naive of you to say the players thought the game was already in the pocket. Sure some of the fans might have thought so and a lot of the media too, but any of the fans who know anything about rugby knew we had 50/50 chance against New Zealand at best. The example you give isn't of fans or players, it's a commentator who isn't even Irish.

[@nixm9093]

The fans and many pundits were insufferable but I doubt any team steps onto the field in a QF and thinks they have it in the bag. Give the players due respect.

[@damocox]

I'm irish, and I don't know ANYONE who thought it was in the bag beforehand. Make no mistake about it, when you have lost the previous 7 QF like Ireland have, you take nothing for granted so with respect that is complete horseshit. I think for once, we knew we were playing on a level playing field and had a genuine chance to make the semis unlike previous years

[@marktahu2932]

I think you're right, as a Kiwi you could see the weight of expectation on the Irish shoulders, keeping the 'noise' out of their ears isn't an easy thing to do, but they will learn from this and I hope that their media especially, get themselves under control and manage how they write the team up, with a more balanced approach. @@damocox

[@matiasaguilera1759]

Es increible que por momentos la defensa neozelandesa frenaba tan en seco al equipo Irlandés que los atacantes recibían parados en la siguiente fase, y aún así encontraban algún ball carrier que pusiera la pelota adelante para agarrar envíon nuevamente. Y mas increible es que la defensa haya tenido la confianza propia y la disiplina de no cometer infracciones durante todo ese tiempo, sobre todo en los miniquiebres. Tremendo partido 🇮🇪🇳🇿 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bulowapaul3439]

Ireland should have borrowed a leaf from the All Black's final minutes play book in Dublin, 2014. They were relentless...Aaron Smith was absolutely amazing. He made them tick

[@giang8]

This 37 phases action must be taught in rugby schools for years to come... discipline, bravery, strength, determination, technique and team work: it's all in here. Bravo to 2 of the greatest teams of the world

[@svresh]

SA v France was great yesterday but this was my game of the tournament easy

[@1unsung971]

A master class in tackling low, like we always used to; no head knocks, no cards. Ardie Savea was right to protest being cleaned out. How did that go unpenalised? The ABs set a new standard of defence here. A bit daft of Aaron Smith to kick the ball away to Ireland in the first place, but it resulted in spectacular rugby for 3 minutes.

[@Waywind420]

An obvious forward pass and pilfered by Savea and Coles during this 37 phase play, not to mention whatever happened at 4:16 that had multiple All Blacks players react simultaneously. Barnes doing everything possible to keep Ireland in the game.

[@klaus1292]

I said the exact same thing, Savea had the two on two accounts and Barnes did not blow the whistle. But the Whitelock steal was quick and in the open and he turned the ball over as he fell. Barnes had to end the game on that note.

[@Waywind420]

@@klaus1292 yep. Also don't forget the 2 yellow cards in this game, Aaron Smiths yellow being one of the softest yellow cards i've seen given out and the other one being from a arbitrarily awarded penalty try that was never really explained.

[@klaus1292]

@@Waywind420 Ireland had a 16 man squad 😂

[@bodybalanceU2]

@@Waywind420 thats barnes for you - he is a terrible ref when it comes to reffing the abs at a RWC - it was him in 2003 then allowed a forward pass to win the game for france against abs who went out in that QF from that forward pass

[@Waywind420]

@@bodybalanceU2 Yeah i remember, i think that was 2007. I will say that Barnes at least tries to keep the game moving, but sometimes you actually do need to blow the whistle.

[@28BREAK]

3:45 Neck roll 4:57 Neck roll 3:48 Not releasing

[@fabianclaro4960]

Irlanda un mundial de categoría,mis respetos excelente 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼rudby de verdad

[@harryschuster8766]

Kia Kaha. All Blacks. ❤.

[@ultrainstinct6496]

My god, even with knowing the result this made my heart race so fast

[@barbell_lifter]

Neck roll at 4:57 unpunished? Either way, what a tense finale it was

[@kieranmaye2290]

more shoulder than neck i think.

[@edgewizz862]

Northerners are allowed to neck roll, did you not know that?😂

[@maaaateyourrekidding6918]

3:48 Ardie over the ball?

[@tiomiguel999]

3:21 Forward pass? Ouch on that neck roll, though...

[@moriartytimes3665]

@@maaaateyourrekidding6918hands on the ground it seems

[@BennVai]

I love this game. Imagine more teams playing at this level. We would have packed stadiums for every test match. World rugby, we have to bridge the gap between tier one and two. More fans to watch our beautiful game.

[@Trajan2401]

All the main nations sellout test matches.

[@Trajan2401]

All the major teams pretty much do get full stadiums all the time even some of the lower ranked sides.

[@keza41]

I’m quite happy giving the ref a bit of stick on occasion but Barnes let the players sort this one out by themselves at the end here. Yep, he could have blown it earlier for either team but he let it run until there wasn’t any controversy about his final decision, Kudos to him for that. What. A. Game.

[@LJBrown25]

Well assessed

[@djjjewelz]

I can watch this all day

[@allhuggin_nothuggin]

3:55 Aaron shouting at Ardie to get up. What a veteran!!!

[@Hullabaloo23]

The double WC winner Samuel Whitelock the most capped AB ever what a Legend.

[@efudoishido7480]

This is hard to believe, even after seeing it live!! awesome attack by Ireland and incredible defense from NZ!! such a joy to watch and such a heart attack of a game it was!

[@jojomasipa379]

Why do people find something to argue about - both teams are amazing and with refs - it is swings and roundabouts. Give it a rest, in this world cup it is still open for 4 teams and the best team on each day will win. Can we not just celebrate the games of rugby. This world cup has delivered some of the best rugby I have ever seen. Should we not be happy about that? Great game Ireland and AB and thank you for showing such respect to each other. May the supporters learn something from the teams.

[@mabiengembom]

Now that's why we like watching Rugby.

[@unclejezza]

It took NZ 25 long years to understand that being No.1 in the world and winning everything and beating everyone counts for zero at the knockouts. Loads of heart from Ireland - grit, steel and the desire to win from ABs. A classic match.

[@surgecilvilnes1450]

South Africa been the best 😂 they won the last World Cup as well there’s no ways Ireland would win this sport ever

[@unclejezza]

@@surgecilvilnes1450 cold! One things for sure, Northern Hemisphere rugby has been heavily overrated this year. Only England left and who can see them getting past the mighty Boks?

[@bluesenthused7244]

@@unclejezzaI don’t think northern hemisphere rugby has been overrated at all. Ireland bet the boks and France beat the all blacks. This was Ireland’s worst performance in two years. They were awful. Their set piece was shocking, and some poor decisions to kick for the corner cost them. This was the best NZ performance I’ve ever seen, And they still only won by 4…. Bare in mind how poor Ireland were

[@yoshi-bg7hs]

@@bluesenthused7244 yeah because the all blacks shut that all down.

[@user-rm6vm9el4h]

​@bluesenthused7244 14 men twice and Ireland still can't win ?

[@Rob-nl5ge]

Rugby at its very best. Unbelievable from both sides

[@shanowilliams9851]

aaron smith weeping over that last play was awesome

[@androsp9105]

3:48 I understand Savea's frustration. Surely that's a penalty and the touch judge is looking right at it.

[@CptPudding22]

Hands on the ground and not releasing after the tackle. If he didn’t get cleared out that was a pen to Ireland and game over probably

[@ZekeyT90]

​@@CptPudding22his hands were on the ball and the Irish player wasn't releasing it. His hands only touch the ground when he gets cleared out. The Irish got away with alot in this one video

[@WhatAboutKenny]

@@ZekeyT90 the rules are that the tackler must immediately release the ball and the ball-carrier after both players go to ground. Ardie never really released the tackled player hence why Wayne Barnes said release him Ardie. I think it shouldve been an Irish penalty but also wouldve been perfectly legal if Ardie had released and then attempted to steal the ball.

[@04Redeemed]

so proud of my country! Thank you Ireland! the future is bright.

[@Lesssvav]

The most CLUTCH defence you’ll ever see. Zero penalties v 37 phases of the 17 win streak world number 1. If anything Ardie’s steal should’ve finished the game earlier.

[@chico1510]

In review it was Brody with the hit that stunned the runner and allowed Sam to do his thing. Yoooooohooo

[@thetopfootycoach]

To those wanting to know a little trick here by the Kiwis which I think they gathered from the Ireland/SA match. South Africa for eg would be busting off their line and hitting the Irish runners (as they did against the French onslaught at the end yesterday), the Kiwis invited the runners onto them because they were superb at the breakdown during this match (Kane was motm in my opinion) and would attempt to attack the ruck on each tackle.

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

If you think that tactic was born in Ireland you're dreaming. P.s 'Cane'.

[@oliverleigh9854]

@@Marius_vanderLubbe The Crusaders, why they've won so many SR titles.

[@tafatapaleao4588]

They didnt gather anything from that match mate lol its just AB rugby.

[@thetopfootycoach]

are you dyslexic? I didn't say the tactic was born in Ireland@@Marius_vanderLubbe

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

Oh where do you believe it was originated?@@thetopfootycoach

[@keithh3103]

What i dont understand is, how can any team think they are just going to run the All Blacks over. In fact, everyone was so shocked the All Blacks won? The All Blacks have one of the most sucssesful reputation in sports. Youd be kidding yourself if any team, even if youre ranked first, are thinking the All Blacks are a push-over. Complacancy was irelands biggest enemy.

[@Yongs17]

Agree..

[@llRLllKingz]

😂😂😂

[@Pid75]

Yeah, we rock 😊

[@fu8713]

Just 💯 pure facts lol

[@Seanney25582]

As an Irish man, losing by 4 points to NZ was nothing to feel bad about, they fought it to the end, but crashing out at another quarter final does really suck

[@tinirop]

If the Irish would have pulled it off after 37 phases. They would’ve definitely been Superb world champs. Unfortunately, they were at least 17 phases too long. A mistake was inevitable on both sides. It wasn’t our mistake that won us the game. It was our Rugby passion, that we are all born with.

[@tinymahuta]

Would have been superb world champs? This was only a quarter final lol. If they had been lucky enough to make the final the Boks would have torn them limb from limb.

[@collllllll]

03:50 Savea giving it to the ref then Smith shouting to Savea to get up! Stuff of champions for real

[@julianhodgson1961]

Bottom line: this was rugby at its absolute best at which point it becomes the best game in the world to watch - nothing compares or even comes close!

[@ManaBrown-vw4sp]

I agree the feelings I got during that game hasn't happened before incredible buzz the best game for me Eva 😊

[@richardmatatahi4563]

Not many gave the All Blacks a chance, but the All Blacks & 5,259,612 kiwis. A pity we couldn't cap it off in the Final, we didn't take our chances and luck for once eluded us. Next time.

[@EvilPOKES]

What an insane sequence to highlight an absolute insane game. Wow.

[@janinekaretai4306]

All Blacks' defence was something to behold

[@tuhuster]

I’m hoping that the Irish can keep playing rugby the way that they are playing and have this new rivalry with the ABs. It’s beautiful to watch

[@danfinn3132]

Nice one, man. I agree.