As an American, we don't grow up playing, or even watching rugby. I played American football but while I was in college I started learning about and watching Rugby and naturally learned about the iconic New Zealand All Blacks. I have been a All Blacks fan for over 20 years now and last night was the best performance by an All Blacks team I've ever seen. I understand the heartbreak of Ireland and their fans, but you have to give credit to the All Blacks, they elevated their game to match and beat Ireland. Ireland played very well, and keep in mind that the All Blacks played 20 minutes of the game with 14 men and netted giving up only 4 points during that time. True master class in keeping your cool during adversity in a big game. Unbelievable. I'd have to say the only word to describe them is juggernaut. Well done, congrats to Ireland for the way they've brought Ireland into the forefront of international rugby in the last few years and hopefully years to come! Go The All Blacks!! ❤
Jesus said, "I tell you the truth no one will see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me." For God so loved the world that He give His only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world but to save the World through Him. For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, and All who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. " If you want to be sure of Heaven and avoid the other place below say the following prayer sincerely from your heart." Lord Jesus I repent and am sorry for my sins forgive me. I forgive all who have offended me.I believe you died and Rose again .Come into my heart and save me. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and baptise me with your Holy Spirit. Fulfill your plan and purpose in my life. "I recommend you read John's Gospel especially chapter 3.Gbu.John 3v3v22,John 14v6.
@@jacobking3211 Ezekiel 25:17 The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides By the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will Shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children And I will strike down upon thee With great vengeance and furious anger Those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers And you will know my name is the Lord When I lay my vengeance upon thee
Same. Played @ FSU 1995... I think my coach was a Kiwi named Gene Longman....and supposedly played hooker with the All Blacks.... He was a good coach and we were pretty good. Was such a great time.
Englishman here - Ireland, you've inspired us all and brought a warmth that I only wish England could emulate (players and fans alike). Johnny, my heart is with you - you're an inspiration, be proud. The wholesome energy that Farrell and Sexton exuded in their post-match interview said it all really, so sad that's the end of the road 💚
Gutted for the Irish. Loved the way both teams played. Really felt for Ireland, but the reason I felt the pain so much is because it is our pain. Being the best team in the world doesn't automatically make you world cup winners. We learnt that over 24 years. When you are number 1, every team makes you their target and knows if they want to win a world cup they have to go through you.
Kiwi here. Beautiful game, world rugby at its finest. Respect to Ireland, they played well I thought. Didn’t do anything wrong. The men in black were zoned in mentally. Combative at the breakdowns, masterful with the kicking game, and mighty on defence. ABs have found ways to win big games in the past even when they weren’t at their best. They did it again. So, is the magic back? I don’t know. But I’m prouder than ever. Thank you.
We’ll go again 🇮🇪 . Some absolutely beautiful rugby played in this World Cup. New Zealand were clinical and deserved the win. That doesn’t mean I’m not absolutely gutted and deflated today but I’m still proud of this Irish team and the support. Who ever wins this I only hope it’s deserved because teams have left everything on the pitch.
As a neutral I think it may well be the best rugby World Cup game I’ve ever ever watched. IRE defending 30 phases in the first half, NZ defending 37 odd phases after 80 minutes, Sam Cane’s possessed performance and that cover tackle. As a neutral I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed a game of rugby so much.
Also you mentioned the look on Sam Cane’s face in the tunnel… but sexton’s face in the lead up to him missing that penalty… I don’t remember him looking that rattled for a kick in 7-10 years
@@JohnSmith-oe5kx I don’t get this attitude …also mentioned by Sexton. It is just a way to devalue the ABs tries. Could say the same about Ireland’s tries: 5 missed tackles on Aki and very poor maul defence rather than brilliant feet from Aki and perfect maul trots over the line. Just have some humility in defeat.
Thanks for your measured words, Tim. NZ better on the day & yet we nearly nicked it at the end. New Zealand kick chase was a big diff between the sides. Hopefully France can go on and win the WC.
Without being biased as an Irishman, that game would be graced as a spectacular World Cup final. As a Munster man I am so proud of Keith Earls, a prime example of what it is to be a Limerick, Munster and Irish man... Thank you Keith for all the great days you have given us. I also want to pay tribute to a great leader in Johnny Sexton. He has been an unbelievable and exceptional player for Leinster and Ireland. He certainly has set the standard for other out halves that will replace him now and in years to come. You have left a legacy on Irish and world rugby. Thank you!
something that was overlooked by all the commentators, pundits and youtubers alike is something that was very obvious to those who follow kiwi rugby closely, including the super series, and that is... This All Black team had never lost to Ireland. What I mean is THIS All Black team that is different to the team Ireland beat down under and is obviously a much stronger team. Players like De groot, Frizell, Lomax in the forwards and a few back changes and it's a totally different beast. It amazed me how so many were looking back at Ireland's great achievements against the All Blacks instead of looking forward to what they were facing. Nevermind c'est la vie. So happy to have won but feel so sorry for Ireland. If anyone deserved a fairytail finish they did and my heart goes out to them. It's a bitter sweet moment really but yeah what an awesome sport we support.
Thank you your team were awesome and they had to be but as an 80 year old who probably wont see another world cup. I was gutted but proud at the same time what a game. I believe Joe Schmitt has a large part to play in this victory for sure he started Ireland on this journey and Andy brought it to a different level the margin of victory was so small that praise must go to both teams. Have been a rugby supported my whole long adult life with family member proud to wear the green of Ireland and I never was as proud of any 23 young men as I was of those that lost yesterday. As for Johnny your place is secure in the history of IRISH RUGBY. Thank for you remarks and enjoy the rest of the world cup I will
I'm a 65 year old All Black supporter and thank you sir. Thank you Ireland and more importantly ... thank you ABs! It was an incredibly difficult, seat of your pants spectacle to sit through during those last 30 plus phase of rugby. Oh boy was there a massive shout of elation at our place in Nelson New Zealand when we all could clearly see that the ABs needed to shut down the Irish onslaught and get over the top of the ball and force the penalty. A brutally amazing game. Commiserations Ireland and fair play to both teams 👏👏👏
Best of luck with the rest of the tournament Sir. I am deflated today but brimming with excitement for the future of Irish Rugby after this tournament. 🔥 🇮🇪 ☮️
I’m old enough to remember watching NZ loose every World Cup from 87 to 2011. I remember them coming in as tournament favorites only to exit early. So I understand the disappointment. This was an amazing match and mad respect to Ireland. I feel your pain.
@@ben9l351 ….No, they weren’t and it reveals what bandwagoning noobs infest the comment sections of rugby vids. Even 1987 the AB’s had been recently beaten by both the French and Australian teams, were 50/50 at best and were in a huge rebuilding phase after the rebel tours to SA. I know, like all well informed folk knew back then, because I/we, watched the process, nervously. 1991, the Aussies had the good oil on the AB’s for two years prior and the rugby world at the time knew that too. The AB’s, not the favourites. 1995, definite, overwhelming favourites, hence the suspiciously timed food poisoning incident, that even had Nelson Mandela’s head of security, Rory Stein, turning up at the AB’s hotel to investigate, along with SA medical staff, with one and all saying they suspected it was deliberate, as not another patron of the hotel showed any symptoms at all. 1999, again not the favourites, as the Aussies had dominated SH rugby utterly, which was known by all who know stuff about rugby …. Another strange thing about the 1999 campaign, there was a stoppage early in the final between FRA & AUS, that was pre microphones on refs and it involved John Eales telling the ref that if he didn’t police the incessant eye gouging bring done by the French after repeated requests, he’d march the Wallabies off the field. Why was John Eales so adamant, so early on you might ask? Well, because he’d had AB’s players contact him about the French doing it to them for the entirety of the semi final and the ref refused to act upon it. So, John Eales threatened to walk the team off to force the NH ref to act. Next, 2003. The English were outright, unstoppable, utterly deserved favourites and only the daftest of CZcams know nothings would’ve bet against them. 2007, the AB’s had the favourites tag rightfully applied to them for a long time and then Wayne Barnes appeared on the scene and, by his own belated, public admission, he phuqqed that test up utterly and came clean in public commentary about destroying the chances of the AB’s making it past the French, due to his own wretched performance with the whistle. 60 mins of not calling a penalty against the statistically dirtiest team in the tourney, while pedantically calling every jottle & tit against the other team has that effect. 2011…. Favourites again & won it. 2015…. Favourites again & won it. 2019, not favourites, massive rebuilding after the core of the squad retired from test rugby en masse after the 2015 RWC. That’s the good oil on the reality of AB’s having the favourites tag for RWC’s and it shows how little tippy tappy typers on CZcams know and how much the AB’s live rent free in your ill informed noggins.
NZ defense was immense and deserves massive credit. But as an Irishman, at the end of the day if we had a decent lineout and scrum, or just cut out the errors at key moments, we'd have had that game. Hard not to believe the occasion got to us
Both teams were nervous but NZ settled a lot quicker than IRE. Uncharacteristic errors from IRE but they knew what they needed to do...and didn't do it.
I noticed Sam Cane’s look too! All 23 All Blacks turned up for this one. They looked fresh. Amazing intensity and work at the breakdowns and then for me, and this is NOT a judgement, Ireland looked slightly fatigued. GREAT great rugby match. Well done to the kiwis who were slightly written off and then no shame on Ireland losing here. As an Englishman I say this…I would be incredibly PROUD of everyone of these guys who’ve represented Ireland with immense courage, spirit and dignity over the last two years or more. Your performances have given little me great joy.
I totally agree with you and I feel like Scotland definitely made an impact on our team eg tadgh furlong was injured in the Scotland game and he didn’t play well same with Hansen he also made little to no impact
As a South African I honestly thought that Ireland would be in the finals and trusted that we would play against them. However, games are unpredictable and so is NZ's team. Well played game by both teams. Hope to see you in the finals NZ (fingers and toes crossed and praying all the way). Bokke supporter
Tim, your coverage over the entire tournament has been first class, by far the best WC content available on-line. As an IRL supporter I’m heart broken but very proud of the performance put in by the IRL team over the tournament, fair play to NZL last night, hope they no go on to lift the cup!
No one expected Ireland to get this far . Sexton will be proud. A quarter final is a good result , especially vs 14 all blacks . And I'm sure Lowe and the lads will be proud of sexton leading the way to another very solid quarter final performance. A very fitting send off for sexton . Just a pity he couldn't touch his boots on a semi final pitch. # zombie. On that particular night and the entire history of Ireland rugby . Farewel paddy's
@@HerbalTee29 that comment was made 18 months ago at a time when everyone was doubting him including NZ media. Thanks for correcting my spelling. Be nice, this is rugby 😊
@@BakkiesRugbyNonsense, a LOT of people expected Ireland to get this far and beyond. The number 1 seeded team for a reason. New Zealand stepped up big time and Ireland didn't.
As an expat kiwi who's supported the All Blacks for all 50+ years of my life, I can honestly say that for THIS AB team they had to have a solid game plan and execute it to perfection. That's perfection from both coaching staff and players, and they managed to execute both last night. There were several factors in play last night within that black jersey. Yes Ireland had a series win in NZ, it was a NZ team and rugby union still dealing with the impact of covid shutdowns. No lessening of Ireland's achievement but that fragility was in THAT NZ team and support staff. Irish & Northern hemisphere pundits and media were completely writing off NZ after their loss to France in the pools and the loss to the Bokkes in the warmup game. Again, that was not this group of 23 and those were games that don't count for the top end of the RWC comp. NZ have won 3 world cups and have lost more, that combination gives them unique insight into how to manage this tournament. Don't overlook the benefit of that institutional knowledge. The Irish fans were great for their team, but trying to drown out the Haka is a mistake. Kapo o panga is a deep spiritual message about what it means to be and to challenge an All Black. It might sound trite, but the crowd doing that undoubtedly drove the boys deeper into that blackness of All Black Mana. Gave them the fuel to withstand an 80min 37 phase attack from Ireland. It's hard for folks from outside NZ to understand that, but it's real. Trust me. I have not been a fan of the long distance camera angles seen in the TV coverage of this RWC, but what it did show last night was that the Irish attack was very one note. Attack after attack they had the same structures and same ball movement within that structure. It's very reminiscent of how Australia used to play when they were on top of world rugby back in the 90's. Fozzy even mentioned it in the press conference saying something like "They were very cut & paste in their attack, weren't they". That made Ireland predictable and vulnerable. They didn't seem to have the ability to switch to a plan B. That cost them dearly. Someone already said it in the comment stream, Ireland, as always, and I mean ALWAYS, bases future match expectations on a handful of past game results and builds expectations in the team and fans that can be greatly over hyped. This was particularly rampant for this match. I don't know how many different pundits I either watched on CZcams or read on the web that were mistakenly assuming this would be an easy game for Ireland. That again was a mistake. NZ arrived with a game plan, and the pain and desire to wipe out all those points above meant they executed it to perfection with superhuman efforts across the team. NZ played 1/4 of that game with 14 men on the field, just stop and think about that. Think about how deep that team pulled from to pull that off. You could see how deep they went with how Ardie was reacting to big moments, how you could see on his face how much it meant to win this game. As they say "it's the hope that kills". I'm sorry the Irish fans are feeling broken and disappointed (you're own media doesn't help lessen that any), sport is cruel. You should feel proud of your team, they played to the best of their ability using their tried and trusted game plan. It's just that the opposition had the edge and an extremely effective game plan to nullify Ireland. Ireland had no plan B, so the ABs didn't have to modify their plan either and they had the skills, and most importantly, the composure, to stick to it for 80+ minutes. It was a perfect game of rugby between two great teams. Game of the tournament so far.
It’s a credit to this Ireland team that despite not being better in most facets of the game they still could have stolen it at the end. The team and the Irish in general are great people. Stay proud, they’ll be a force in this game for a long time still. ABs were immense, mentally strong and almost put me into cardiac arrest, but jobs not done. Hopefully they’ve earned some respect back from the rugby world now.
Absolutely deflated. This is the best team Ireland have ever had. I've been saying for months, that if Ireland could finally get past that 1/4 final, we could go on to win it. But it's not to be and it's just gut wrenching. We knew how tough this 1/4 final would be and I'm just so deflated that we couldn't get past it
Going into the World Cup this was my dream final, the draw made it a quarter instead, but what a game, both sides were exceptional. I can't decide if I am happier for the AB's or sadder for the Irish, and I'm a Kiwi, it is the Irony of great sport that someone has to loose and on this occasion both sides deserved to win. Thank you to the Irish team and their great fans for their great participation, Australia is only 4 years away guys and I genuinely hope to see you guys in the Final there, even if the AB's are on your side of the draw. Lastly, Tim you have made this World Cup the most enjoyable for me and I've watched them all, Cheers to Ireland and the AB's for one of the best games of Rugby ever.
Ireland will be a worse team in 4 years, 9 players will likely be gone from this side by then and none of the replacements will have any wc experience because we played the same side over and over again. Sexton and Keith Earls are gone. Aki, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray will be too old. Gibson Park, James Lowe, Tadhg Beirne and Iain Henderson will all be 35. If the best-ever Irish side can't beat arguably the worst-ever AB's side with 14 men for a quarter of the game when it matters then it quite possibly will never happen. 2031 is the next realistic opportunity.
As an All Blacks fan, it's so satisfying to see Ireland lose and stick it up those dispicable, moronic fans for disrespecting the haka. That's an Irish thing. They are shallow, non spiritual, dishonourable people, who care not for other cultures. They have no soul. Scotland, Wales, France, Argentina, and South Africa are all honorable nations who's fans understand the significance of this 130 year old halowed rugby tradition, and meet the challenge with honour and respect.
Feeling great we won, but feel for Ireland. Definitely their greatest team ever. Both teams deserved to win. We did things slightly better today that made the difference.
I have to say thank you and finally a decent AB fan. There are some absolute tossers on here who frankly make you all look awful!! Just classless and mean spirituelle. BTW your team played the better game and scored when it mattered! congrats to you form an Ireland fan and best of luck in the Semis and beyond!
Pure class statement! Well done NZ from a gutted Irish fan. You played so well last night. A lot of classless people on both sides out there.not recognising how good both sides were/are. Best of luck in the rest of the WC!
@@quentinquentin6752there are plenty of abs fans who are like this fella, but Irish fans being ripped to shreds after writing off NZ and pundits writing of NZ and acting like arrogant idiots is the reason people are giving it to them, just because you may not have seen it doesn’t mean it’s not there! Plenty of Irish thought they were in the grand final already
@@kurupt7154 You're right there are many, probably more to try and convince themselves that Ireland would win, some just believing the hype and don't really know that much about rugby but have been swept away with all the excitement. Those of us that follow rugby know once thing, never write off the All Blacks, you do that at your own perril, and is you do you'll often come up with egg on your face. I always thought the game world be tight but I did think venue the game started that Ireland would edge it, and that could have happened if the try that was held up had its way to ground. But after New Zealand went 13 points up and Sexton was constantly kicking for the corner I felt scoreboard pressure would take its toll and I think the end it did (something I'd heard in the build up NZ's plan would have to be and it turned out it was). The All Blacks made very few mistakes, didn't give away penalties in kickable positions unless they are forced to go stop potential tries, were so quick to the breakdowns, and basically managed the game so well, they were the better team. I give Ireland credit for the way they kept coming back. The truth is that this shouldn't ever have been a Quarter Final. Either of these teams would have wiped the floor with England, Fiji, Wales, and to a lower extent but still easily beating Argentina (the same being true for France and South Africa). I expect a New Zealand v South Africa final and I can't see past the All Blacks winning if they can repeat how they played last night.
@@mattpotter8725 I am a Bok supporter and agree with you. If the AB's play a similar game that they played against Ireland versus SA ( if we beat England in the Semi's 😁 ), the AB's will probably win.......and deservedly so
Nz'er here. Feel that our top players used all of that emotion and experience and all of our key players performed - even as we lost our two of them for 20 minutes. Look at what Codie, Cane, Savea, Richie Jordie, Beaudie, Reiko, ALB, did in particular and Whitelock to force the penalty. Great discipline at the end 37 too, which has been an issue. I knew we would win when I saw Aaron Smith's interview earlier in the week. It seems to be a very different but special ABs. Hoping for a France ABs final. Either way ABs should be very proud. All kiwis respect Ireland rugby - another small country punching above their weight. Have to say NZ won that game contrary to many Northern pundits saying Ireland lost it - NZ fans have been there before more than once but that thinking is beside the point. Have to say it, rugby won on the day!
@@PrinceofPeugeot and too.many people including lots of.NZs said that they were chokers, just because they didn't bring the trophy home. NZ or any other nation doesn't have an entitlement to win all of the time. What people should expect and hope for is that their team give their all whether they win or lose. I have never seen an NZ team NOT give their all. But just at times they get beaten on the day by a better team, as Ireland were beaten last night. But is was so close and just shouldn't have been at QF stages! Best of luck in the rest of WC!
Quite possibly the best game of rugby I’ve ever watched. Absolutely gutted for Ireland and Sexton, rugby as a whole is definitely going to miss him. Vintage NZ, not sure where they were hiding that performance. Hopefully that standard of rugby continues today..
Doing a cracking job, Tim - impressed by your Guinness quaffing!! NZ gave us a back-row masterclass - POM’s jibe at Cane being a knock-off McCaw sure came back to bite him in the arse big time…
As I said on your video yesterday. That was epic sport. It is a travesty that that had to be a QF. If NZ win the cup, they will look back on last night as the moment they had to reach a new level. Just fantastic. Awesome ! Amazing! This game!!!
Cane and Savea made the difference. Outperformed VDF and Doris respectively. Amazing game. Could have gone either way. Barretts hold up on Kellehers try attempt saved the all blacks. Well done from Ireland. Unbelievable performance from NZ
It saved a try but I don’t think it saved NZ who were at no point behind in the match despite having less players on the pitch for a quarter of the game
It took a monumental performance from NZ to win. Huge congratulations to everyone in the NZ camp. So proud of that Irish team..and rhe management. You all did us proud.
Two of the best games of this tournament involved Ireland. They should be so proud of their performance. World rugby's bizarre draw killed Irelands chances due to having the toughest run to the quater finals. Tiredness was the difference between the two teams yesterday.
As a Bok supporter, I also feel a bit gutted for the Irish😢 Where did this NZ team come from ..... what a clash! I cannot begin to imagine how the players and coach must feel this morning after. All my respect Ireland, you should have gone all the way!❤
@zachkemp6535 NZ surprised us all I am sure that you too were VERY nervous going into this game with the Irish! Respect to NZ, they played a whopper of a game! I just feel that NZ is not consistent enough to go all the way ....
@valurogers99 Perhaps you could be right. They looked a totally different team, a solid unit. NZ looked sublime and very dangerous, this is how I know them. So yes, I stand to be corrected, but consistency has been an issue for NZ as of late. As a South African Bok supporter, I am still hooting the All Black's.... but not when they play against the Boks!!
@@jphavenga734 What do you mean? They followed their loss to France with soul-destroying wins over the rest of the teams. Italy lost by a record score. South Africa lost to Ireland, and the next game for the ABs is Argentina, one of the semifinals. If the ABs play with the intensity of today they should sweep them aside, which leaves them in the final. Where is the inconsistency? The ABs have been as consistent as South Africa in the World Cup and in the Championship earlier in the year. I haven't seen anything special from South Africa and they will have to play out of their skins tomorrow in order to beat France. It would be rare to have 3 of the 4 quarterfinals being worthy of being finals games, but it is looking that way this World Cup.
As an Irish man i’m gutted but believe that NZ were the best team on that particular night. We made too many mistakes and gave away too many penalties.
Oh 🤔 u actually thought Ireland was going to break a record of a lifetime..... getting beyond the quarter finals 😁 Dream on 😊 U were just lucky that night when that Libbock thing was chosen as kicker.
Best team full stop. Superior skills and athleticism. You will never see an Ireland team scoring exiting long range tries like the All Blacks. There's a highlights comparison video between Ireland and the All Blacks that just went up a week ago. It's honestly like night and day. You Irish fans were always deluded. They're just not that great.
I agree. I think Ireland lost it rather than NZ won it, which makes it a tragedy. I can't recall Ireland making so many mistakes and giving so many needless penalties away.
Was so happy at the 60th minute with the nz performance but as our bench ran on, my heart sank a little. The two young props and ALB. But they delivered. Best performance by nz in a dacade without doubt. And nothing less would've won the game. Brilliant from both sides
Absolutely agree with how incredible last night's game was - probably the best game I've ever seen! I'm from South Africa so I'm not sure that if we make it to the semi-finals .if we do I'm pretty sure we'll make it to the finals - the best teams actually played last night - it'll almost not be fair not to have the Irish and All Blacks playing the final - I sound confused , probably still recovering from last night's epic game
Sad that Rankings not used properly. Semi Finals would have been. SA. NZ France. & Ireland. In what Order does not Matter. But Ireland played a Semi Final in the 1/4ers. Good Luck to All left in it. Go Rugby.
AB fan here. Hey Ireland, I remember 24 years of longing for another WC title 1987 - 2011. Hard years. I remember vividly every time we were beaten. Pure pain. Don’t despair. This is a turning point for Irish Rugby. Your coaching and development systems are in place. More talent will emerge. But most importantly you have created an ecosystem where international rugby nomads want to play and flourish (Bundi Aki etc). It’s just a matter of time. Kia Kaha.
Absolutely gutted but it’s more that I’m gutted for that team rather than gutted for us not progressing if that makes any sense. NZ tactically out smarted us but those Irish lads left everything on the field. The wrong game for so much to go wrong in set piece. You can’t make those errors against the ABs. So proud of our boys. It was so close. Just devastated for the lads. Taking nothing away from NZ they were immense. Thanks so much Tim for all the support for our team and country throughout this journey. Your channel has been fantastic and I will continue to support it and follow your escapades in France. Enjoy the games today and best of luck to all the teams involved. 🇮🇪☘️
why gutted m8 ? , lowe and the lads took it all the way to the quarters ... i dont think many people expected that . sexton will be proud ... a quarter final finish .. 14 man all black squad in a slump is no joke . the irish can hold their heads up
@@africanmamba1021 I totally agree they should be so proud of everything they have achieved. I’m gutted for them they didn’t make a semi final. They have played some of the best rugby and deserved better. I just know how devastated they are. Heartbroken for them ☘️🇮🇪
I'll say it again.....I'M COMPLETELY Broken Hearted 💔 😭........But what a test match!! So proud of the boys in Green ☘️🇮🇪☘️.......Thank you Johnny, Andy Farrell & thank you Ireland, what a journey ❤. The finest of margins, a sport of absolute inches, where Dan Sheehan would attest that a bounce of a ball can make all the difference. Ireland were a held up try from winning & 37 phases of play to finish with no reward 😢. Many congratulations New Zealand, your AB's did you prouder 👏. Thanks for your coverage Tom 👍.
Never underestimate the All Blacks and never disrespect the haka (the fans, that is). It motivates them... and it gave the All Blacks a 13 point lead... just saying 🤷♂️
@WKSchwenke Despite being traditional, it is a slight & unfair advantage to be able to do that psychologically empowering act before every test match, yet I wouldn't say any true Irish Rugby fan disrespected the Haka or the AB's. We are regarded around the world as respectful & fair rugby fans......Both teams gave it everything last night, there was absolutely nothing in it & the AB's came out on top 😢......Congratulations 👏.
@Onyx5021 I think you must be mistaking me for someone who cares about what you've got to say.......complete lack of sportsmanship.....Sleep well in your ingracious delight child.
@@davidneiland9731if the haka effects your team morale and physiology your teams not gonna ever win a World Cup, look how bokke handles it. I personally think if a team complains about the abs shouldn’t do it in there country. The fans will loose out and fuel abs more.
Was a top game. Gutted for Ireland (England fan) but I thought NZ defence was on it last night. Plus their last try was awesome. Ireland I did think they needed to do something you know drop goals or something to get some points ticking over. Ireland struggled going wide having the men to support against NZ scramble defence. You could see the exhaustion in that Ireland team at the end as they tried to score. Maybe should have rested some players during group? Great game and much love to both sides
Tim, Irishman here . Just want to say thank you for all your coverage. I feel this would cup has been a lot more special than past ones, regardless of which team we are supporting there has been a collective joy and respect for the game and all teams which you have brought to life wonderfully, just an unbelievably close game , yes mistakes were made and we did not take our chances but all credit to nz. They were awesome. I don’t think this team will go down as chokers this time
Unfortunately the trolls are out saying that we're chokers already! Probably the same crowd that kept calling NZ chokers when they weren't winning WC all the time. Sickens me, all those people that take pleasure in doing that!
100%......it's being a fantastic World Cup. Some amazing games, awesome spectators, not many Cards/Nonsense on the Field and magic that Nations such as Portugal, Chile, etc are competing 😀👍
The ABs simply played some incredible rugby. They were great at the breakdown and as for that defence in the last 10 minutes, top drawer. I'm heartbroken for my Irish team but it's the way the cookie crumbles. Good luck to the ABs 😊
Ireland made mistakes hardest play was dreadful. NZ were clinical in the 22 and were amazing at tackle and ruck. But replay that and Ireland win 7 out of 10 times. I am strangely gutted as an England fan, having watched admired and suffered in our games. Eng vs France 👍SF
@@christianwithers7335Replay that with 15 vs 15 for 80 minutes and All Blacks win 10/10.. 10 minutes of Mo'unga at 9 meant no preferred starting 9 or 10 and no nail in the coffin and JGB scoring from the fringes. Then no hooker for 10 minutes meaning a hole in the midfield.
Heartbroken Irish fan here. There are “if, buts and maybes”. But I won’t do that. NZ won on the day, congratulations to them. I just want to say a huge thank you to the whole Irish team for giving us such enjoyment, and truly great rugby to watch. I feel so very proud of them, and the fans that travelled and sang their hearts out. I was singing in my living room along with ye. I feel so sorry for the boys, but they must believe again in themselves, I know I do. Thanks Tim for all your videos. ☘💚🇮🇪☘💚🇮🇪
As a kiwi, who isnt Sam Canes biggest fan, i actually said, as he was walking out, " holy shit, cane looks focused as f". But not even i expected the game he played. Absolutely immense. Him and Ardie were massive. If they keep it up for two more games........
Your podcast and Rugby journalism are sensational. Your coverage has been amazing for sports fans who will never be able to experience the French Rugby World Cup in person, watching the episodes I feel as if I have been travelling with you. You should be very proud.
Thanks Tim once again for a great synopsis. As a Saffa, respect to both teams for a game which had everything. The one silver lining is that we don’t have to listen to Matt Williams spurting his drivel.
He is still talking crap on Virginia media. I am not sure when he became an Irish citizen, heard him saying alot of "We" when speaking about Ireland loss.😂
a lesser gasbag than Shane Horgan. If ever a man loved the sound of his own drivel, it is he. Great player but Kearney was bored s***less listening to him.@@paulcostello1807
Really dreading the World Cup ending, not because of the rugby, but instead that we won’t be getting your amazing coverage of it. Found the channel a few weeks before the World Cup and have watched every video since. Also congratulations for having perhaps the best chop I’ve ever seen in my life.
Brilliant game and Ireland is still a brilliant team, one game doesn't define a team molded and crafted over the years. The series loss last year and the IRE pool games have helped the AB to prepare and masterfully execute the game plan to beat IRE. As an AB supporter, I never thought we had the coaching staff to devise or the players to execute the game plan. But the plan and execution were brilliant, winning the breakdown, the set pieces, the kicking game, clinical finishing, and more importantly, the defense. Oh my, the defense in the last 10mins was brilliant, but i did think IRE ran out of gas, and ideas, by this time. IRE needed impact subs in the last 20mins. But, what a game, what a game!
A wounded All Black Team is a dangerous beast. This AB team has been trashed for the past 18 months by the media and fans alike. Ireland felt their pain and fury.
As a SAFFA we know better than to underestimate the ABs on any give day, BUT especially if they've been on the low for a while😅. There was just too many discipline issues on both sides, ABs have a history of just being lucky in some moments, a penalty try, two yellow cards and still IRE couldn't bag it. I was rooting for NZ though, over all a Very good game of rugby💪🏽
Always look forward to your analysis after the games. As an Irish man, this is one is painful, but your commentary helps make it to be less painful, so a big thank you.
I like your comment about the Irish influence on Rugby. We've had several generations of NZ rugby where the ABs team have changed the way rugby is played. This last cycle it is Ireland who has done that. They are a phenomenal team. They have forced the ABs to learn an entire new system in order to compete with them, and inspired every single player who stepped out on the park to face them to reach their maximum potential. It really was a Final for us last night. I'm still smiling thinking about the game.
It was an amazing game of rugby, 2 teams played really well, I was hiding behind the sofa for that last 37 phases, and it had to be Whitelock with the key intervention. Thrilled for Fossie and Sam Cane, they have got stick at home and abroad (and on the pitch in Sams case) the last 18 months, but to put that performance together was brilliant. Hard luck on the Irish, but they will be back no doubt 💪🏼💪🏼
This was the most intense rugby test match I have ever watched. The build-up and hype, both teams performance were great, the Irish fans were amazing... not until the final whistle you can be certain who would be the winner. Unfortunate for Ireland. I reckon the brillance and experience of a few ABs made the slight difference. What a spectacle!!
Congratulations to new zeleand but if ireland had got that last push over down it would have been a different result with the time left great game between to great teams ireland will look forward to greater things in the future 👍
I'm so gutted for the Irish team, they and the fans gave us a great time over the past two years, I don't know how they will pick themselves up after this, thank you Tim
The Irish team WILL get up and be playing again! Don't make the mistake of counting them out! This is a team to watch... they will be in our face again pretty soon and I for one can't wait! From a Bok supporter!
A long one lol Started out as a short comment but quickly evolved into a screed: I'm old enough to remember all of our previous QF exits, and while I am absolutely gutted this one is very different. What an immense match. Ireland showed up this year. The team are probably disappointed that they played well but not great, but NZ applied pressure from minutes 1-80 and really neutralised our threats. New Zealand deserve so much credit. They needed to put in a very big performance, and they did. It was enough - barely. A number of leaders are retiring, and that certainly adds to the sadness today, but the future looks very bright for Irish rugby. The same couldn't have been said with the same amount of confidence after previous world cup exits. We were all terrified about the future without D'Arcy, O'Driscoll, O'Connell et al. when they retired, but young players have consistently stood up and taken the team to new heights. The most damaging loss that we might expect in the coming months would be the departure of Andy Farrell and others from the coaching group. I'm hoping it won't happen, but the RFU would be negligent if they fail to give him whatever he asks for to manage England once this tournament is over. We Irish supporters can only hope they continue their record of poor decision making in the board room. Finally, thanks for the amazing coverage of the tournament: an analytical fan's eye view. So refreshing and engaging. Keep up the great work.
You say tomahto, I say tomayto. The tightness of the group is down to consistency of selection. We can’t have it all ways. He’s by far the best Ireland have had.
Absolutely gutted irish fan here but so so proud of the boys and all they've achieved. They're only getting going. ABs you were just awesome on the day, we were chasing it the whole way. To steal it at the end from you, while awesome, would also have been crushing for ABs who were just better on the day. To be fair both teams shouldbe in the semi final but c'est la vie. Thanks Tim for your fab videos, only found you at this world cupbut will continue to follow you. As well as great content, the followers on here are the most respectful I've come across on social media - proper rugby fans ❤ Respect 🙏
Irish man here, still hurting and NZ were incredible, so fast on the breakdown and always a threat with ball in hand. However, reflecting on our, now traditional, QF exit what an incredible performance overall. Beat ZA and it took one of their very best performances to win. So proud of Irish rugby, we've come a very long way and it's a matter of time.
That had to have been the best game in the tournament so far, I'm sorry it was not at least a semi as it should have been. I'm nervous about our game against France tonight, another game that should have been a semi. But yeah what a weekend of rugby.
As an Irish fan I’m gutted but on the day the better team won. No excuses NZ deserved the win. I will be supporting France for the remainder of the tournament.
I felt heartbroken for the Irish and for Sexton ending his career on this loss. Respect to Ireland from a French fan, fantastic squad. Thanks for the two teams for an amazing rugby night. And allez les Bleus!
Really feel for the Irish….would have loved to have showed u how the Boks play knockout rugby in the final….now we will just have to beat the AB’s again !
ireland were never going to go past the quarters .... you were very hopeful thinking anything different . sexton should be proud .. lowe and the lads equalled your previous best quarter finish .... nothing wrong with that result . a fitting sign off for jonny
Crazy thing is NZ is still building, they had momentum after the rugby championship and that first 20 minutes against the boks at Mt Smart is what i consider there best play, but tonight they were executed the game plan consistently for the full 80
From this Kiwi & AB's supporter, i have huge respect for Andy Farrell, what an awesome coach, commiserations to the Irish team, heads up guys, you played 80+ minutes with heart...well done.
Great night out and walk of shame back to the van 😂😂thanks for the fantastic analysis/videos. Still struggling to sleep here in NZ after such a phenomenal game. A game that deserved the “greatest WC Final” tag. Thank you Johnny and the boys, unforgettable team. ❤
@@johanlamprecht5577As an AB supporter, the feelings mutual.. I'm always anxious before an AB vs bokke clash. An Ireland game I'm nervous about yellow and red cards🤣
Ireland will remain at the top of the world rugby table , they have the systems and structure in place now Ireland will get past a quarterfinal and will win a World Cup at some point soon, I am a kiwi so am rapt at the win but Ireland have been so impressive and have shown that they are a great team , Farrell is a very good coach and Ireland have the talent to win a World Cup at some point , your tim will come lads , great content tim, always checking out your posts , love the content
Thanks Richard, appreciate the positivity. We're kind of in our pre-2011 phase....except in relations to QFs....I hope it doesn't kill off the growing enthusiasm of kids for rugby in Ireland
Kind words but ireland won't be able to compete much longer. The reality is france will dominate rugby with the system they have in place. This was the best we could offer. We will never have a better team. I don't think Ireland will ever be a bad team again but we're limited in many ways. Winning this WC was desperately needed to take rugby to the next level in Ireland. Now this will just be another team who lost in the QF.
We are done now that team is broken its another waste of time going to Australia. Foolish supporters spending their money filling stadium s then going home as usual when other are quiet and win the game enough is enough waste of time stay at home
In hindsight the loss against France right at the beginning fuelled that win against Ireland. They knew their backs were against the wall. Credit to Ireland, you certainly didn’t let us run away with the score. Every time we scored, so did they. The 37? phases were the most nerve wracking spectacle I have witnessed in a very long time! Hold your heads high Ireland! It was the greatest game I have seen since 2011 World Cup final.
As a kiwi I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a good game of rugby like that even if the abs lost I would have still been happy with that game!! Such high quality from such athletic professionals beautiful to watch ☘️🇳🇿👏
I'm not sure Tim why you interviewed those guys in that bar last night. They obviously don't like Ireland.I think that was a shame given the huge effort the Ireland squad put in the really tough group games and a one week turn around .I think Ireland really just kept coming back.They just didn't get it in the end. The first New Zealand try resulted from James Lowe returning the ball the New Zealand when the Irish players were taking a breather after defending the back lines. I was shouting at the Tv for him not to kick was I saw the forwards with hands on hips breathing heavily. Also Conor Murray giving a silly pen away for Barrett to kick after he missed one a few minutes before.Sexton missed penalty was costly. Ireland could have won it was so tight. Buy well done New Zealand. I think South Africa is the only side that can beat New Zealand to the Cup. I think New Zealand will do France.
@@oghamstone5964….AB’s have played France a total of 63 times, with France taking only 14 wins. It would appear the AB’s love doing France…. having done it many more times.
Your analysis is spot on. Thank you so much for your balanced, precise, match reporting. Wow, what a World Cup this has been so far!! Can't wait for today's matches...cheers from Canada!!😂
As an Irish fan I'm still heartbroken over last night. We will eventually beat the quarter final curse. Hats off to New Zealand. Amazing defense and you can see how much they wanted the win. Proud of Ireland's efforts through this WC. They left everything out there and that's all we can ask for.
If Draw was setup Properly based on World Rankings. Ireland without Doubt would have been playing in at Least a Semi Final. Instead of playing Possibly what the World saw as an EPIC WORLD CUP FINAL 😢🧐🤔👍
Sport is about levels. NZ showed Ireland what it is to play in the big games. Sam Cane was incredible, Ardea Savea ended the number 8 debate with Doris. Just fantastic, gutting for Ireland.
Ireland has already played in big games and won....all 17 to here actually ..but well done NZ, a great match...and proud of our wonderful Irish team...you gave us a wonderful few weeks....
I wasn't aware that there was a debate on that one? As a Saffa, Savea is next level, and he has been for years. Fair play to both sides last night, what a match! Congrats to NZ, fully deserved. Hope to see you in the final...at this point, it's just a small hope...but we never give up our hope!
I have enjoyed everyone of you talks during this World Cup and agreed with 97% of what you say but boy o boy those clowns you talked to after the Ire v NZ last night - that was painful!!! Some dealer in Paris was obviously selling some good gear!! Lol. Impressed with the disappearing Guinness at the end of the chat. Lol. If we ever meet I will take you on with a pint! Lol. Keep up the great work and enjoy the journey. For what my view on last game is worth here it is:- Devastated. Well done New Zealand. No complaints. What a game. We left everything out there! I wish Mrs Barrett had had a few more headaches 20 years ago - those 3 lads are something else! She deserve the Man of the match award!!! It hurts but I am proud of the rugby that we have played. It was a great game of rugby. 💚☘️🏉🍺🍷🎼🏆
ireland dont receive thanks for much . all blacks and boks are the only teams that have really lifted this sport up . ireland advanced way past where anyone expected them to ... i mean a quarter final for ireland in a world cup is hugeeee.... they can be proud . # zombie
Unfortunately for the Northern teams the story continues, when the lights shine brightest they melt! As the great Andy Goode once said, All fart, no pooh.
Thanks Tim. Very fair comment as ever. Good luck to everyone left in the competition fans and players alike. And I hope anyone relishing any teams defeat can find another way to find happiness in their lives, and I also wish all you nothing but good things. Be well everyone. It's just sport. 😊
You are looking pretty healthy after denting the Guiness supply in Marseilles last night, Tim. A true rugby man! I am disappointed to see all of the negativity coming from Irish fans, blaming the ref... NZ had 14 men for 20 mins... If anything, Barnes did more to help than hinder Irish efforts. I know people are trying to say that the monkey on their backs had nothing to do with another quarter final exit, but serously, how else can you explain such a driop in Irish form? The ABs played very well and deserved the win, but Ireland were not at their best, I think that is the reality.
Respect to Ireland for their brilliant attacking structures - namely where they have multiple players in motion with a constant out the back option, and where the first runners act as legal obstructors for the defence. A genuinely brilliant piece of ingenuity. In the end they were just outplayed by superior athletes.
incredible game. I still feel it was Irelands for the taking and they lost it rather than AB won it. but serious kudos to AB they were fantastic. Also a word for Wayne, how good was he! lot of tempers and he worked with everyone, lot of chat to keep the game moving and plenty of patience recognising the pressure cooker that it was
Alright man.. your channel is very interesting and not one you want to fast forward.... gutted for the Irish rugby players... for the Los....greatful for where they put us...the belief that they earned and brought, the hope genuine and honest hard work... Thanks....!
I have really appreciated your commentary throughout this world cup and especially your video of the atmosphere after the Ireland Scotland game last week.
Two great teams, the ABs played just a bit better . Ireland maybe payed the price of putting it’s A team for all the games and their game depends so much on everyone being 100% or the ABs just played such an intelligent and skilful game .I don’t know…but respect two great teams .
Yes. Just like a Car Battery. The more you use it. The Longer time needed to Fully Recharge. No Doubt. Lacking about 15%. Of Full Charge. Not Blaming anyone.
@@briancostello6892 That's the impression I got, the supports were just a fraction of a second late sometimes. I thought it was risky not to take the 3 points when they presented in the first half too. It's easy to talk afterward. Great rugby game played by 2 beautiful teams. I'm a French fan so tonight I'll feel like you or like the NZ fans...that's sport but no rugby lovers will forget a great team so Ireland can go home without any shame and the world doesn't end here, more battles to be won!
As you say a gripping game but Ireland fell short against a better side on the night. But absolutely no shame, this team has given us so much to shout about over the past couple of years, I hope they get a heroes welcome on their return, they certainly deserve one, and they'll be back.
As an American, we don't grow up playing, or even watching rugby. I played American football but while I was in college I started learning about and watching Rugby and naturally learned about the iconic New Zealand All Blacks. I have been a All Blacks fan for over 20 years now and last night was the best performance by an All Blacks team I've ever seen. I understand the heartbreak of Ireland and their fans, but you have to give credit to the All Blacks, they elevated their game to match and beat Ireland. Ireland played very well, and keep in mind that the All Blacks played 20 minutes of the game with 14 men and netted giving up only 4 points during that time. True master class in keeping your cool during adversity in a big game. Unbelievable. I'd have to say the only word to describe them is juggernaut. Well done, congrats to Ireland for the way they've brought Ireland into the forefront of international rugby in the last few years and hopefully years to come! Go The All Blacks!! ❤
From far our best allblack team
BLEH! 🤪
Jesus said, "I tell you the truth no one will see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me." For God so loved the world that He give His only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world but to save the World through Him. For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, and All who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. " If you want to be sure of Heaven and avoid the other place below say the following prayer sincerely from your heart." Lord Jesus I repent and am sorry for my sins forgive me. I forgive all who have offended me.I believe you died and Rose again .Come into my heart and save me. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and baptise me with your Holy Spirit. Fulfill your plan and purpose in my life. "I recommend you read John's Gospel especially chapter 3.Gbu.John 3v3v22,John 14v6.
@@jacobking3211 Ezekiel 25:17
The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides
By the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men
Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will
Shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness
For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children
And I will strike down upon thee
With great vengeance and furious anger
Those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers
And you will know my name is the Lord
When I lay my vengeance upon thee
Same. Played @ FSU 1995... I think my coach was a Kiwi named Gene Longman....and supposedly played hooker with the All Blacks.... He was a good coach and we were pretty good. Was such a great time.
Englishman here - Ireland, you've inspired us all and brought a warmth that I only wish England could emulate (players and fans alike). Johnny, my heart is with you - you're an inspiration, be proud. The wholesome energy that Farrell and Sexton exuded in their post-match interview said it all really, so sad that's the end of the road 💚
Cheers, Bill
Fiji are still beating you today
Cringe
Well said...thank you
Well said Bilbil...the original comment..
As a neutral - The biggest winner of last nights match, was rugby!! I love this sport. Thank you Ireland and NZ.
Yup the game of rugby won last night, what a game
yup 14 all blacks sent the cheaters home 😉
Gutted for the Irish. Loved the way both teams played. Really felt for Ireland, but the reason I felt the pain so much is because it is our pain. Being the best team in the world doesn't automatically make you world cup winners. We learnt that over 24 years. When you are number 1, every team makes you their target and knows if they want to win a world cup they have to go through you.
Kiwi here. Beautiful game, world rugby at its finest. Respect to Ireland, they played well I thought. Didn’t do anything wrong. The men in black were zoned in mentally. Combative at the breakdowns, masterful with the kicking game, and mighty on defence. ABs have found ways to win big games in the past even when they weren’t at their best. They did it again. So, is the magic back? I don’t know. But I’m prouder than ever. Thank you.
We’ll go again 🇮🇪 .
Some absolutely beautiful rugby played in this World Cup.
New Zealand were clinical and deserved the win. That doesn’t mean I’m not absolutely gutted and deflated today but I’m still proud of this Irish team and the support.
Who ever wins this I only hope it’s deserved because teams have left everything on the pitch.
As a neutral I think it may well be the best rugby World Cup game I’ve ever ever watched. IRE defending 30 phases in the first half, NZ defending 37 odd phases after 80 minutes, Sam Cane’s possessed performance and that cover tackle. As a neutral I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed a game of rugby so much.
Also you mentioned the look on Sam Cane’s face in the tunnel… but sexton’s face in the lead up to him missing that penalty… I don’t remember him looking that rattled for a kick in 7-10 years
Glad you enjoyed it, but heartbreaking...
As an Ireland supporter, I was angry at every single try conceded, they were all huge errors.
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I don’t get this attitude …also mentioned by Sexton. It is just a way to devalue the ABs tries. Could say the same about Ireland’s tries: 5 missed tackles on Aki and very poor maul defence rather than brilliant feet from Aki and perfect maul trots over the line. Just have some humility in defeat.
Thanks for your measured words, Tim. NZ better on the day & yet we nearly nicked it at the end. New Zealand kick chase was a big diff between the sides.
Hopefully France can go on and win the WC.
Without being biased as an Irishman, that game would be graced as a spectacular World Cup final. As a Munster man I am so proud of Keith Earls, a prime example of what it is to be a Limerick, Munster and Irish man... Thank you Keith for all the great days you have given us.
I also want to pay tribute to a great leader in Johnny Sexton. He has been an unbelievable and exceptional player for Leinster and Ireland. He certainly has set the standard for other out halves that will replace him now and in years to come. You have left a legacy on Irish and world rugby. Thank you!
something that was overlooked by all the commentators, pundits and youtubers alike is something that was very obvious to those who follow kiwi rugby closely, including the super series, and that is... This All Black team had never lost to Ireland. What I mean is THIS All Black team that is different to the team Ireland beat down under and is obviously a much stronger team. Players like De groot, Frizell, Lomax in the forwards and a few back changes and it's a totally different beast. It amazed me how so many were looking back at Ireland's great achievements against the All Blacks instead of looking forward to what they were facing. Nevermind c'est la vie. So happy to have won but feel so sorry for Ireland. If anyone deserved a fairytail finish they did and my heart goes out to them. It's a bitter sweet moment really but yeah what an awesome sport we support.
Thank you your team were awesome and they had to be but as an 80 year old who probably wont see another world cup. I was gutted but proud at the same time what a game. I believe Joe Schmitt has a large part to play in this victory for sure he started Ireland on this journey and Andy brought it to a different level the margin of victory was so small that praise must go to both teams. Have been a rugby supported my whole long adult life with family member proud to wear the green of Ireland and I never was as proud of any 23 young men as I was of those that lost yesterday. As for Johnny your place is secure in the history of IRISH RUGBY. Thank for you remarks and enjoy the rest of the world cup I will
I'm a 65 year old All Black supporter and thank you sir.
Thank you Ireland and more importantly
... thank you ABs!
It was an incredibly difficult, seat of your pants spectacle to sit through during those last 30 plus phase of rugby.
Oh boy was there a massive shout of elation at our place in Nelson New Zealand when we all could clearly see that the ABs needed to shut down the Irish onslaught and get over the top of the ball and force the penalty.
A brutally amazing game.
Commiserations Ireland and fair play to both teams 👏👏👏
Totally agree with your comment. BTW, 66 myself and also from Nelson. Go Blacks. ❤
Best of luck with the rest of the tournament Sir. I am deflated today but brimming with excitement for the future of Irish Rugby after this tournament. 🔥 🇮🇪 ☮️
Nelson also. it was a game that had everything in it and a plot that didnt suit everyone
I’m old enough to remember watching NZ loose every World Cup from 87 to 2011. I remember them coming in as tournament favorites only to exit early. So I understand the disappointment. This was an amazing match and mad respect to Ireland. I feel your pain.
lose*
@@biggest23 picky picky
and yet the ABs were ranked no 1 going into all of those tournaments. We also had Jona Lomu So yes we no what pain is
@@ben9l351 ….No, they weren’t and it reveals what bandwagoning noobs infest the comment sections of rugby vids. Even 1987 the AB’s had been recently beaten by both the French and Australian teams, were 50/50 at best and were in a huge rebuilding phase after the rebel tours to SA. I know, like all well informed folk knew back then, because I/we, watched the process, nervously.
1991, the Aussies had the good oil on the AB’s for two years prior and the rugby world at the time knew that too. The AB’s, not the favourites.
1995, definite, overwhelming favourites, hence the suspiciously timed food poisoning incident, that even had Nelson Mandela’s head of security, Rory Stein, turning up at the AB’s hotel to investigate, along with SA medical staff, with one and all saying they suspected it was deliberate, as not another patron of the hotel showed any symptoms at all.
1999, again not the favourites, as the Aussies had dominated SH rugby utterly, which was known by all who know stuff about rugby …. Another strange thing about the 1999 campaign, there was a stoppage early in the final between FRA & AUS, that was pre microphones on refs and it involved John Eales telling the ref that if he didn’t police the incessant eye gouging bring done by the French after repeated requests, he’d march the Wallabies off the field. Why was John Eales so adamant, so early on you might ask? Well, because he’d had AB’s players contact him about the French doing it to them for the entirety of the semi final and the ref refused to act upon it. So, John Eales threatened to walk the team off to force the NH ref to act.
Next, 2003. The English were outright, unstoppable, utterly deserved favourites and only the daftest of CZcams know nothings would’ve bet against them.
2007, the AB’s had the favourites tag rightfully applied to them for a long time and then Wayne Barnes appeared on the scene and, by his own belated, public admission, he phuqqed that test up utterly and came clean in public commentary about destroying the chances of the AB’s making it past the French, due to his own wretched performance with the whistle. 60 mins of not calling a penalty against the statistically dirtiest team in the tourney, while pedantically calling every jottle & tit against the other team has that effect.
2011…. Favourites again & won it.
2015…. Favourites again & won it.
2019, not favourites, massive rebuilding after the core of the squad retired from test rugby en masse after the 2015 RWC.
That’s the good oil on the reality of AB’s having the favourites tag for RWC’s and it shows how little tippy tappy typers on CZcams know and how much the AB’s live rent free in your ill informed noggins.
@ben9l351 still are number 1. The RWC isn't the end all, be all of rugby.
NZ defense was immense and deserves massive credit. But as an Irishman, at the end of the day if we had a decent lineout and scrum, or just cut out the errors at key moments, we'd have had that game. Hard not to believe the occasion got to us
Both teams were nervous but NZ settled a lot quicker than IRE. Uncharacteristic errors from IRE but they knew what they needed to do...and didn't do it.
I noticed Sam Cane’s look too! All 23 All Blacks turned up for this one. They looked fresh. Amazing intensity and work at the breakdowns and then for me, and this is NOT a judgement, Ireland looked slightly fatigued. GREAT great rugby match. Well done to the kiwis who were slightly written off and then no shame on Ireland losing here. As an Englishman I say this…I would be incredibly PROUD of everyone of these guys who’ve represented Ireland with immense courage, spirit and dignity over the last two years or more. Your performances have given little me great joy.
Juiced up😂
I totally agree with you and I feel like Scotland definitely made an impact on our team eg tadgh furlong was injured in the Scotland game and he didn’t play well same with Hansen he also made little to no impact
As a South African I honestly thought that Ireland would be in the finals and trusted that we would play against them. However, games are unpredictable and so is NZ's team. Well played game by both teams. Hope to see you in the finals NZ (fingers and toes crossed and praying all the way). Bokke supporter
Tim, your coverage over the entire tournament has been first class, by far the best WC content available on-line. As an IRL supporter I’m heart broken but very proud of the performance put in by the IRL team over the tournament, fair play to NZL last night, hope they no go on to lift the cup!
I’m gutted (as an Irish fan)
They killed us at the breakdown. Superb game from Kane. They took away the quick ball and all the zip from our attack.
But he's a shite Richie McCaw is he not. O'Mahony looking like a tool now
Cane* yeah the one you Irish said is a crap Richie Mckaw and useless player, watch the highlights on the plane home ya knobs.
No one expected Ireland to get this far . Sexton will be proud. A quarter final is a good result , especially vs 14 all blacks . And I'm sure Lowe and the lads will be proud of sexton leading the way to another very solid quarter final performance. A very fitting send off for sexton . Just a pity he couldn't touch his boots on a semi final pitch. # zombie. On that particular night and the entire history of Ireland rugby . Farewel paddy's
@@HerbalTee29 that comment was made 18 months ago at a time when everyone was doubting him including NZ media. Thanks for correcting my spelling. Be nice, this is rugby 😊
@@BakkiesRugbyNonsense, a LOT of people expected Ireland to get this far and beyond. The number 1 seeded team for a reason. New Zealand stepped up big time and Ireland didn't.
As an expat kiwi who's supported the All Blacks for all 50+ years of my life, I can honestly say that for THIS AB team they had to have a solid game plan and execute it to perfection. That's perfection from both coaching staff and players, and they managed to execute both last night.
There were several factors in play last night within that black jersey. Yes Ireland had a series win in NZ, it was a NZ team and rugby union still dealing with the impact of covid shutdowns. No lessening of Ireland's achievement but that fragility was in THAT NZ team and support staff.
Irish & Northern hemisphere pundits and media were completely writing off NZ after their loss to France in the pools and the loss to the Bokkes in the warmup game. Again, that was not this group of 23 and those were games that don't count for the top end of the RWC comp. NZ have won 3 world cups and have lost more, that combination gives them unique insight into how to manage this tournament. Don't overlook the benefit of that institutional knowledge.
The Irish fans were great for their team, but trying to drown out the Haka is a mistake. Kapo o panga is a deep spiritual message about what it means to be and to challenge an All Black. It might sound trite, but the crowd doing that undoubtedly drove the boys deeper into that blackness of All Black Mana. Gave them the fuel to withstand an 80min 37 phase attack from Ireland. It's hard for folks from outside NZ to understand that, but it's real. Trust me.
I have not been a fan of the long distance camera angles seen in the TV coverage of this RWC, but what it did show last night was that the Irish attack was very one note. Attack after attack they had the same structures and same ball movement within that structure. It's very reminiscent of how Australia used to play when they were on top of world rugby back in the 90's. Fozzy even mentioned it in the press conference saying something like "They were very cut & paste in their attack, weren't they". That made Ireland predictable and vulnerable. They didn't seem to have the ability to switch to a plan B. That cost them dearly.
Someone already said it in the comment stream, Ireland, as always, and I mean ALWAYS, bases future match expectations on a handful of past game results and builds expectations in the team and fans that can be greatly over hyped. This was particularly rampant for this match. I don't know how many different pundits I either watched on CZcams or read on the web that were mistakenly assuming this would be an easy game for Ireland. That again was a mistake.
NZ arrived with a game plan, and the pain and desire to wipe out all those points above meant they executed it to perfection with superhuman efforts across the team. NZ played 1/4 of that game with 14 men on the field, just stop and think about that. Think about how deep that team pulled from to pull that off. You could see how deep they went with how Ardie was reacting to big moments, how you could see on his face how much it meant to win this game.
As they say "it's the hope that kills". I'm sorry the Irish fans are feeling broken and disappointed (you're own media doesn't help lessen that any), sport is cruel. You should feel proud of your team, they played to the best of their ability using their tried and trusted game plan. It's just that the opposition had the edge and an extremely effective game plan to nullify Ireland. Ireland had no plan B, so the ABs didn't have to modify their plan either and they had the skills, and most importantly, the composure, to stick to it for 80+ minutes. It was a perfect game of rugby between two great teams. Game of the tournament so far.
It’s a credit to this Ireland team that despite not being better in most facets of the game they still could have stolen it at the end. The team and the Irish in general are great people. Stay proud, they’ll be a force in this game for a long time still. ABs were immense, mentally strong and almost put me into cardiac arrest, but jobs not done. Hopefully they’ve earned some respect back from the rugby world now.
Absolutely deflated. This is the best team Ireland have ever had. I've been saying for months, that if Ireland could finally get past that 1/4 final, we could go on to win it. But it's not to be and it's just gut wrenching. We knew how tough this 1/4 final would be and I'm just so deflated that we couldn't get past it
Going into the World Cup this was my dream final, the draw made it a quarter instead, but what a game, both sides were exceptional. I can't decide if I am happier for the AB's or sadder for the Irish, and I'm a Kiwi, it is the Irony of great sport that someone has to loose and on this occasion both sides deserved to win. Thank you to the Irish team and their great fans for their great participation, Australia is only 4 years away guys and I genuinely hope to see you guys in the Final there, even if the AB's are on your side of the draw. Lastly, Tim you have made this World Cup the most enjoyable for me and I've watched them all, Cheers to Ireland and the AB's for one of the best games of Rugby ever.
Ireland will be a worse team in 4 years, 9 players will likely be gone from this side by then and none of the replacements will have any wc experience because we played the same side over and over again. Sexton and Keith Earls are gone. Aki, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray will be too old. Gibson Park, James Lowe, Tadhg Beirne and Iain Henderson will all be 35. If the best-ever Irish side can't beat arguably the worst-ever AB's side with 14 men for a quarter of the game when it matters then it quite possibly will never happen. 2031 is the next realistic opportunity.
lose*
Such a pitty there had to be a looser in such a game. One of the best rugby matches ever! Well done to both teams. You entertained us to no end!
Thank you, Tim for your wonder channel. Devastated we are going home but so proud of the irish team 👏 🇮🇪 .
As an Irish fan it’s heartbreaking after everything they’ve achieved
As an All Blacks fan, it's so satisfying to see Ireland lose and stick it up those dispicable, moronic fans for disrespecting the haka. That's an Irish thing. They are shallow, non spiritual, dishonourable people, who care not for other cultures. They have no soul.
Scotland, Wales, France, Argentina, and South Africa are all honorable nations who's fans understand the significance of this 130 year old halowed rugby tradition, and meet the challenge with honour and respect.
We let ourselves down. Every try conceded was a big defensive mistake.
It hurts now but will make the team stronger, keep up the support through the bad times too, they will be hurting.
Achieved nothing really same as most Irish teams LOSERS
You'll be there or there abouts 2027 and 31, no doubt more grand slam too
Feeling great we won, but feel for Ireland. Definitely their greatest team ever. Both teams deserved to win. We did things slightly better today that made the difference.
I have to say thank you and finally a decent AB fan. There are some absolute tossers on here who frankly make you all look awful!! Just classless and mean spirituelle. BTW your team played the better game and scored when it mattered! congrats to you form an Ireland fan and best of luck in the Semis and beyond!
Pure class statement! Well done NZ from a gutted Irish fan. You played so well last night. A lot of classless people on both sides out there.not recognising how good both sides were/are. Best of luck in the rest of the WC!
@@quentinquentin6752there are plenty of abs fans who are like this fella, but Irish fans being ripped to shreds after writing off NZ and pundits writing of NZ and acting like arrogant idiots is the reason people are giving it to them, just because you may not have seen it doesn’t mean it’s not there! Plenty of Irish thought they were in the grand final already
@@kurupt7154 You're right there are many, probably more to try and convince themselves that Ireland would win, some just believing the hype and don't really know that much about rugby but have been swept away with all the excitement. Those of us that follow rugby know once thing, never write off the All Blacks, you do that at your own perril, and is you do you'll often come up with egg on your face.
I always thought the game world be tight but I did think venue the game started that Ireland would edge it, and that could have happened if the try that was held up had its way to ground. But after New Zealand went 13 points up and Sexton was constantly kicking for the corner I felt scoreboard pressure would take its toll and I think the end it did (something I'd heard in the build up NZ's plan would have to be and it turned out it was). The All Blacks made very few mistakes, didn't give away penalties in kickable positions unless they are forced to go stop potential tries, were so quick to the breakdowns, and basically managed the game so well, they were the better team. I give Ireland credit for the way they kept coming back.
The truth is that this shouldn't ever have been a Quarter Final. Either of these teams would have wiped the floor with England, Fiji, Wales, and to a lower extent but still easily beating Argentina (the same being true for France and South Africa). I expect a New Zealand v South Africa final and I can't see past the All Blacks winning if they can repeat how they played last night.
@@mattpotter8725 I am a Bok supporter and agree with you. If the AB's play a similar game that they played against Ireland versus SA ( if we beat England in the Semi's 😁 ), the AB's will probably win.......and deservedly so
Nz'er here. Feel that our top players used all of that emotion and experience and all of our key players performed - even as we lost our two of them for 20 minutes. Look at what Codie, Cane, Savea, Richie Jordie, Beaudie, Reiko, ALB, did in particular and Whitelock to force the penalty. Great discipline at the end 37 too, which has been an issue.
I knew we would win when I saw Aaron Smith's interview earlier in the week. It seems to be a very different but special ABs.
Hoping for a France ABs final. Either way ABs should be very proud.
All kiwis respect Ireland rugby - another small country punching above their weight. Have to say NZ won that game contrary to many Northern pundits saying Ireland lost it - NZ fans have been there before more than once but that thinking is beside the point.
Have to say it, rugby won on the day!
Agree. No idea where Irish rugby goes from here, unfortunately
@danfinn3132 mate NZ has lost lots of times in WCs coming in as #1s it's all experience!
@@PrinceofPeugeot and too.many people including lots of.NZs said that they were chokers, just because they didn't bring the trophy home. NZ or any other nation doesn't have an entitlement to win all of the time. What people should expect and hope for is that their team give their all whether they win or lose. I have never seen an NZ team NOT give their all. But just at times they get beaten on the day by a better team, as Ireland were beaten last night. But is was so close and just shouldn't have been at QF stages! Best of luck in the rest of WC!
Who's ALB?
@@Sloppyjoe7390 Anton Leinert Brown
Quite possibly the best game of rugby I’ve ever watched. Absolutely gutted for Ireland and Sexton, rugby as a whole is definitely going to miss him. Vintage NZ, not sure where they were hiding that performance. Hopefully that standard of rugby continues today..
As a neutral, those last 10 minutes were some of the best rugby I have experienced
Doing a cracking job, Tim - impressed by your Guinness quaffing!!
NZ gave us a back-row masterclass - POM’s jibe at Cane being a knock-off McCaw sure came back to bite him in the arse big time…
Actually, it was a shit McCaw.
Quaffed that Guiness like a pro
Ireland are so full of it, glad the crap talk is over. Good riddance
@@benjamindewes2345 like DMac’s big brother
As I said on your video yesterday. That was epic sport. It is a travesty that that had to be a QF. If NZ win the cup, they will look back on last night as the moment they had to reach a new level. Just fantastic. Awesome ! Amazing! This game!!!
Cane and Savea made the difference. Outperformed VDF and Doris respectively. Amazing game. Could have gone either way. Barretts hold up on Kellehers try attempt saved the all blacks. Well done from Ireland. Unbelievable performance from NZ
It saved a try but I don’t think it saved NZ who were at no point behind in the match despite having less players on the pitch for a quarter of the game
@v8interceptor134 if that try went down, and sexton converted Ireland most likely would have won the game.
It just wasn't Doris's Day.😂
@@johncreedon7847ifs buts don't count
@@johncreedon7847 Definitely ... if they didn't lose they would have won !
It took a monumental performance from NZ to win. Huge congratulations to everyone in the NZ camp. So proud of that Irish team..and rhe management. You all did us proud.
Two of the best games of this tournament involved Ireland. They should be so proud of their performance. World rugby's bizarre draw killed Irelands chances due to having the toughest run to the quater finals. Tiredness was the difference between the two teams yesterday.
A great test match! A great ABs win, respect and admiration from an Aussie!
As a Bok supporter, I also feel a bit gutted for the Irish😢 Where did this NZ team come from ..... what a clash! I cannot begin to imagine how the players and coach must feel this morning after. All my respect Ireland, you should have gone all the way!❤
All blacks side with there backs to the wall is a scary thing.
@zachkemp6535 NZ surprised us all I am sure that you too were VERY nervous going into this game with the Irish! Respect to NZ, they played a whopper of a game! I just feel that NZ is not consistent enough to go all the way ....
@@jphavenga734Disagree, this win just solidifies all the work and effort the all blacks have put in. They might just win it mate
@valurogers99 Perhaps you could be right. They looked a totally different team, a solid unit. NZ looked sublime and very dangerous, this is how I know them. So yes, I stand to be corrected, but consistency has been an issue for NZ as of late. As a South African Bok supporter, I am still hooting the All Black's.... but not when they play against the Boks!!
@@jphavenga734 What do you mean? They followed their loss to France with soul-destroying wins over the rest of the teams. Italy lost by a record score. South Africa lost to Ireland, and the next game for the ABs is Argentina, one of the semifinals. If the ABs play with the intensity of today they should sweep them aside, which leaves them in the final. Where is the inconsistency?
The ABs have been as consistent as South Africa in the World Cup and in the Championship earlier in the year. I haven't seen anything special from South Africa and they will have to play out of their skins tomorrow in order to beat France. It would be rare to have 3 of the 4 quarterfinals being worthy of being finals games, but it is looking that way this World Cup.
As an Irish man i’m gutted but believe that NZ were the best team on that particular night. We made too many mistakes and gave away too many penalties.
Oh 🤔 u actually thought Ireland was going to break a record of a lifetime..... getting beyond the quarter finals 😁 Dream on 😊
U were just lucky that night when that Libbock thing was chosen as kicker.
I was furious at all three tries conceded. All were big defensive mistakes. You cannot do that vs NZ. Pretty simple.
Best team full stop. Superior skills and athleticism. You will never see an Ireland team scoring exiting long range tries like the All Blacks. There's a highlights comparison video between Ireland and the All Blacks that just went up a week ago. It's honestly like night and day. You Irish fans were always deluded. They're just not that great.
That particular night and the last 100 years 😘
I agree. I think Ireland lost it rather than NZ won it, which makes it a tragedy. I can't recall Ireland making so many mistakes and giving so many needless penalties away.
Was so happy at the 60th minute with the nz performance but as our bench ran on, my heart sank a little. The two young props and ALB. But they delivered. Best performance by nz in a dacade without doubt. And nothing less would've won the game. Brilliant from both sides
Massive respects to Ireland team.
New Zealand made the game intense. And they are not just a few good players but a team of good players.
Absolutely agree with how incredible last night's game was - probably the best game I've ever seen! I'm from South Africa so I'm not sure that if we make it to the semi-finals .if we do I'm pretty sure we'll make it to the finals - the best teams actually played last night - it'll almost not be fair not to have the Irish and All Blacks playing the final - I sound confused , probably still recovering from last night's epic game
Sad that Rankings not used properly. Semi Finals would have been.
SA. NZ France. & Ireland.
In what Order does not Matter.
But Ireland played a Semi Final in the 1/4ers.
Good Luck to All left in it.
Go Rugby.
As an irish man im gutted,i thought we'd get further this time around,its the best team weve ever had
The boys got too cocky
No, luck just wasn't on their side, onwards and upwards @@evancooper7336
To be fair, you should have been in the semifinal it's just the stupid bracket and I'm a new Zealander that is saying this.
They chocked too nervous first 20 mins, same old crap
@evancooper7336 the fans got too cocky.... players were first rate.
This is the very pinnacle of elite rugby and they lost by a whisker.
AB fan here. Hey Ireland, I remember 24 years of longing for another WC title 1987 - 2011. Hard years. I remember vividly every time we were beaten. Pure pain. Don’t despair. This is a turning point for Irish Rugby. Your coaching and development systems are in place. More talent will emerge. But most importantly you have created an ecosystem where international rugby nomads want to play and flourish (Bundi Aki etc). It’s just a matter of time. Kia Kaha.
Absolutely gutted but it’s more that I’m gutted for that team rather than gutted for us not progressing if that makes any sense.
NZ tactically out smarted us but those Irish lads left everything on the field. The wrong game for so much to go wrong in set piece. You can’t make those errors against the ABs. So proud of our boys. It was so close. Just devastated for the lads. Taking nothing away from NZ they were immense.
Thanks so much Tim for all the support for our team and country throughout this journey. Your channel has been fantastic and I will continue to support it and follow your escapades in France. Enjoy the games today and best of luck to all the teams involved. 🇮🇪☘️
why gutted m8 ? , lowe and the lads took it all the way to the quarters ... i dont think many people expected that . sexton will be proud ... a quarter final finish .. 14 man all black squad in a slump is no joke . the irish can hold their heads up
@@africanmamba1021 I totally agree they should be so proud of everything they have achieved. I’m gutted for them they didn’t make a semi final. They have played some of the best rugby and deserved better. I just know how devastated they are. Heartbroken for them ☘️🇮🇪
I'll say it again.....I'M COMPLETELY Broken Hearted 💔 😭........But what a test match!!
So proud of the boys in Green ☘️🇮🇪☘️.......Thank you Johnny, Andy Farrell & thank you Ireland, what a journey ❤.
The finest of margins, a sport of absolute inches, where Dan Sheehan would attest that a bounce of a ball can make all the difference.
Ireland were a held up try from winning & 37 phases of play to finish with no reward 😢.
Many congratulations New Zealand, your AB's did you prouder 👏.
Thanks for your coverage Tom 👍.
Never underestimate the All Blacks and never disrespect the haka (the fans, that is). It motivates them... and it gave the All Blacks a 13 point lead... just saying 🤷♂️
@WKSchwenke Despite being traditional, it is a slight & unfair advantage to be able to do that psychologically empowering act before every test match, yet I wouldn't say any true Irish Rugby fan disrespected the Haka or the AB's. We are regarded around the world as respectful & fair rugby fans......Both teams gave it everything last night, there was absolutely nothing in it & the AB's came out on top 😢......Congratulations 👏.
Drinking your tears, so very pleased Irish hopes are getting crushed with their “best team ever”
@Onyx5021 I think you must be mistaking me for someone who cares about what you've got to say.......complete lack of sportsmanship.....Sleep well in your ingracious delight child.
@@davidneiland9731if the haka effects your team morale and physiology your teams not gonna ever win a World Cup, look how bokke handles it. I personally think if a team complains about the abs shouldn’t do it in there country. The fans will loose out and fuel abs more.
Was a top game. Gutted for Ireland (England fan) but I thought NZ defence was on it last night. Plus their last try was awesome. Ireland I did think they needed to do something you know drop goals or something to get some points ticking over. Ireland struggled going wide having the men to support against NZ scramble defence. You could see the exhaustion in that Ireland team at the end as they tried to score. Maybe should have rested some players during group? Great game and much love to both sides
Tim, Irishman here . Just want to say thank you for all your coverage. I feel this would cup has been a lot more special than past ones, regardless of which team we are supporting there has been a collective joy and respect for the game and all teams which you have brought to life wonderfully, just an unbelievably close game , yes mistakes were made and we did not take our chances but all credit to nz. They were awesome. I don’t think this team will go down as chokers this time
Unfortunately the trolls are out saying that we're chokers already! Probably the same crowd that kept calling NZ chokers when they weren't winning WC all the time. Sickens me, all those people that take pleasure in doing that!
100%......it's being a fantastic World Cup. Some amazing games, awesome spectators, not many Cards/Nonsense on the Field and magic that Nations such as Portugal, Chile, etc are competing 😀👍
The ABs simply played some incredible rugby. They were great at the breakdown and as for that defence in the last 10 minutes, top drawer. I'm heartbroken for my Irish team but it's the way the cookie crumbles. Good luck to the ABs 😊
Heartbroken Irish fan! 💚☘️ but New Zealand were the better team on the day and arguably had their best game of the last 2 years
The All Blacks are a better team full stop. Everyone knows that.
Not the Irish. They are still not humbled, sad thing is no sexton now and they will need to build again another 4 years
Ireland made mistakes hardest play was dreadful. NZ were clinical in the 22 and were amazing at tackle and ruck. But replay that and Ireland win 7 out of 10 times. I am strangely gutted as an England fan, having watched admired and suffered in our games. Eng vs France 👍SF
@@christianwithers7335Replay that with 15 vs 15 for 80 minutes and All Blacks win 10/10.. 10 minutes of Mo'unga at 9 meant no preferred starting 9 or 10 and no nail in the coffin and JGB scoring from the fringes. Then no hooker for 10 minutes meaning a hole in the midfield.
@@JaemanEdwardsah yes ..that famous NZ humility ….
Heartbroken Irish fan here. There are “if, buts and maybes”. But I won’t do that.
NZ won on the day, congratulations to them.
I just want to say a huge thank you to the whole Irish team for giving us such enjoyment, and truly great rugby to watch. I feel so very proud of them, and the fans that travelled and sang their hearts out. I was singing in my living room along with ye.
I feel so sorry for the boys, but they must believe again in themselves, I know I do.
Thanks Tim for all your videos. ☘💚🇮🇪☘💚🇮🇪
Did the fans sing in appreciation for the Irish team when they needed to hea them. At the end of the game last night. ?
#zombie . congrats on the quarter final , not many were expecting to see you guys advance to that stage .
@@africanmamba1021 you really are a sad person!
@@africanmamba1021you're a bit of a Langer aren't ya. Still salty Ireland flaked ye around the field eh ?
As a kiwi, who isnt Sam Canes biggest fan, i actually said, as he was walking out, " holy shit, cane looks focused as f". But not even i expected the game he played. Absolutely immense. Him and Ardie were massive. If they keep it up for two more games........
Agreed
Your podcast and Rugby journalism are sensational. Your coverage has been amazing for sports fans who will never be able to experience the French Rugby World Cup in person, watching the episodes I feel as if I have been travelling with you. You should be very proud.
Thanks Tim once again for a great synopsis. As a Saffa, respect to both teams for a game which had everything. The one silver lining is that we don’t have to listen to Matt Williams spurting his drivel.
sprouting boet 🤣🤣
Ha ha yes he is an awful gasbag alright 😁.
Still cannot see a clear winner in this brilliant world cup.
He is still talking crap on Virginia media. I am not sure when he became an Irish citizen, heard him saying alot of "We" when speaking about Ireland loss.😂
Touche' - Matt the Pratt!
a lesser gasbag than Shane Horgan. If ever a man loved the sound of his own drivel, it is he. Great player but Kearney was bored s***less listening to him.@@paulcostello1807
Really dreading the World Cup ending, not because of the rugby, but instead that we won’t be getting your amazing coverage of it. Found the channel a few weeks before the World Cup and have watched every video since. Also congratulations for having perhaps the best chop I’ve ever seen in my life.
Brilliant game and Ireland is still a brilliant team, one game doesn't define a team molded and crafted over the years. The series loss last year and the IRE pool games have helped the AB to prepare and masterfully execute the game plan to beat IRE. As an AB supporter, I never thought we had the coaching staff to devise or the players to execute the game plan. But the plan and execution were brilliant, winning the breakdown, the set pieces, the kicking game, clinical finishing, and more importantly, the defense. Oh my, the defense in the last 10mins was brilliant, but i did think IRE ran out of gas, and ideas, by this time. IRE needed impact subs in the last 20mins. But, what a game, what a game!
Well said. Ireland winning a series in NZ has helped NZ improve their game.
A wounded All Black Team is a dangerous beast. This AB team has been trashed for the past 18 months by the media and fans alike. Ireland felt their pain and fury.
As a SAFFA we know better than to underestimate the ABs on any give day, BUT especially if they've been on the low for a while😅. There was just too many discipline issues on both sides, ABs have a history of just being lucky in some moments, a penalty try, two yellow cards and still IRE couldn't bag it. I was rooting for NZ though, over all a Very good game of rugby💪🏽
Always look forward to your analysis after the games. As an Irish man, this is one is painful, but your commentary helps make it to be less painful, so a big thank you.
I like your comment about the Irish influence on Rugby. We've had several generations of NZ rugby where the ABs team have changed the way rugby is played. This last cycle it is Ireland who has done that. They are a phenomenal team. They have forced the ABs to learn an entire new system in order to compete with them, and inspired every single player who stepped out on the park to face them to reach their maximum potential. It really was a Final for us last night. I'm still smiling thinking about the game.
It was an amazing game of rugby, 2 teams played really well, I was hiding behind the sofa for that last 37 phases, and it had to be Whitelock with the key intervention. Thrilled for Fossie and Sam Cane, they have got stick at home and abroad (and on the pitch in Sams case) the last 18 months, but to put that performance together was brilliant. Hard luck on the Irish, but they will be back no doubt 💪🏼💪🏼
This was the most intense rugby test match I have ever watched. The build-up and hype, both teams performance were great, the Irish fans were amazing... not until the final whistle you can be certain who would be the winner. Unfortunate for Ireland. I reckon the brillance and experience of a few ABs made the slight difference. What a spectacle!!
Ireland 🇮🇪 you guys played well 👍🏽our AB’s were calm under pressure; I enjoyed being amongst the Irish ☘️ supporters who are the best
Congratulations to new zeleand but if ireland had got that last push over down it would have been a different result with the time left great game between to great teams ireland will look forward to greater things in the future 👍
I'm so gutted for the Irish team, they and the fans gave us a great time over the past two years, I don't know how they will pick themselves up after this, thank you Tim
Ireland will never be this strong ever again. Mark my words.
@@JaemanEdwardsabit negative
@@BenDavies-on4hr Negative like disrespecting the haka.
The Irish team WILL get up and be playing again! Don't make the mistake of counting them out! This is a team to watch... they will be in our face again pretty soon and I for one can't wait! From a Bok supporter!
Sounds like just the job for the Irish..who else would do it 😂 🇮🇪 ☮️
A long one lol Started out as a short comment but quickly evolved into a screed:
I'm old enough to remember all of our previous QF exits, and while I am absolutely gutted this one is very different. What an immense match. Ireland showed up this year. The team are probably disappointed that they played well but not great, but NZ applied pressure from minutes 1-80 and really neutralised our threats. New Zealand deserve so much credit. They needed to put in a very big performance, and they did. It was enough - barely.
A number of leaders are retiring, and that certainly adds to the sadness today, but the future looks very bright for Irish rugby. The same couldn't have been said with the same amount of confidence after previous world cup exits. We were all terrified about the future without D'Arcy, O'Driscoll, O'Connell et al. when they retired, but young players have consistently stood up and taken the team to new heights.
The most damaging loss that we might expect in the coming months would be the departure of Andy Farrell and others from the coaching group. I'm hoping it won't happen, but the RFU would be negligent if they fail to give him whatever he asks for to manage England once this tournament is over. We Irish supporters can only hope they continue their record of poor decision making in the board room.
Finally, thanks for the amazing coverage of the tournament: an analytical fan's eye view. So refreshing and engaging. Keep up the great work.
You say tomahto, I say tomayto. The tightness of the group is down to consistency of selection. We can’t have it all ways. He’s by far the best Ireland have had.
Absolutely gutted irish fan here but so so proud of the boys and all they've achieved. They're only getting going. ABs you were just awesome on the day, we were chasing it the whole way. To steal it at the end from you, while awesome, would also have been crushing for ABs who were just better on the day. To be fair both teams shouldbe in the semi final but c'est la vie. Thanks Tim for your fab videos, only found you at this world cupbut will continue to follow you. As well as great content, the followers on here are the most respectful I've come across on social media - proper rugby fans ❤ Respect 🙏
Thanks Tim. We are heartbroken.
Proud of the effort. No shame losing to that performance from the AB”s. Best of luck to them. Well done the Referee.🇮🇪🇮🇪👍
Irish fan here and im gutted .. we really missed Ryan and messed-up our fn line out s again .. fair play New Zealand what a game tbh
Been a real pleasure watching all your videos, but especially the Ireland ones. Thank you for the journey.
Will keep watching of course..
Irish man here, still hurting and NZ were incredible, so fast on the breakdown and always a threat with ball in hand.
However, reflecting on our, now traditional, QF exit what an incredible performance overall. Beat ZA and it took one of their very best performances to win.
So proud of Irish rugby, we've come a very long way and it's a matter of time.
That had to have been the best game in the tournament so far, I'm sorry it was not at least a semi as it should have been. I'm nervous about our game against France tonight, another game that should have been a semi. But yeah what a weekend of rugby.
As an Irish fan I’m gutted but on the day the better team won. No excuses NZ deserved the win. I will be supporting France for the remainder of the tournament.
I felt heartbroken for the Irish and for Sexton ending his career on this loss. Respect to Ireland from a French fan, fantastic squad. Thanks for the two teams for an amazing rugby night. And allez les Bleus!
Really feel for the Irish….would have loved to have showed u how the Boks play knockout rugby in the final….now we will just have to beat the AB’s again !
ireland were never going to go past the quarters .... you were very hopeful thinking anything different . sexton should be proud .. lowe and the lads equalled your previous best quarter finish .... nothing wrong with that result . a fitting sign off for jonny
As it turned out , that support didn’t last long.
now that France are out?????????????????????/
Crazy thing is NZ is still building, they had momentum after the rugby championship and that first 20 minutes against the boks at Mt Smart is what i consider there best play, but tonight they were executed the game plan consistently for the full 80
From this Kiwi & AB's supporter, i have huge respect for Andy Farrell, what an awesome coach, commiserations to the Irish team, heads up guys, you played 80+ minutes with heart...well done.
Great night out and walk of shame back to the van 😂😂thanks for the fantastic analysis/videos. Still struggling to sleep here in NZ after such a phenomenal game. A game that deserved the “greatest WC Final” tag. Thank you Johnny and the boys, unforgettable team. ❤
LESSON: Never, ever, EVER underestimate the All Blacks. The Aura is never gone.
Black is still the colour to wear. It's still the colour to fear.
As a Bok supporter we know that only too well.
@@johanlamprecht5577As an AB supporter, the feelings mutual..
I'm always anxious before an AB vs bokke clash. An Ireland game I'm nervous about yellow and red cards🤣
Ireland will remain at the top of the world rugby table , they have the systems and structure in place now Ireland will get past a quarterfinal and will win a World Cup at some point soon, I am a kiwi so am rapt at the win but Ireland have been so impressive and have shown that they are a great team , Farrell is a very good coach and Ireland have the talent to win a World Cup at some point , your tim will come lads , great content tim, always checking out your posts , love the content
Thanks Richard, appreciate the positivity. We're kind of in our pre-2011 phase....except in relations to QFs....I hope it doesn't kill off the growing enthusiasm of kids for rugby in Ireland
No. The decline has begun. Mark my words.
Kind words but ireland won't be able to compete much longer. The reality is france will dominate rugby with the system they have in place. This was the best we could offer. We will never have a better team.
I don't think Ireland will ever be a bad team again but we're limited in many ways. Winning this WC was desperately needed to take rugby to the next level in Ireland. Now this will just be another team who lost in the QF.
We are done now that team is broken its another waste of time going to Australia. Foolish supporters spending their money filling stadium s then going home as usual when other are quiet and win the game enough is enough waste of time stay at home
In hindsight the loss against France right at the beginning fuelled that win against Ireland. They knew their backs were against the wall. Credit to Ireland, you certainly didn’t let us run away with the score. Every time we scored, so did they. The 37? phases were the most nerve wracking spectacle I have witnessed in a very long time! Hold your heads high Ireland! It was the greatest game I have seen since 2011 World Cup final.
As a kiwi I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a good game of rugby like that even if the abs lost I would have still been happy with that game!! Such high quality from such athletic professionals beautiful to watch ☘️🇳🇿👏
I'm not sure Tim why you interviewed those guys in that bar last night. They obviously don't like Ireland.I think that was a shame given the huge effort the Ireland squad put in the really tough group games and a one week turn around .I think Ireland really just kept coming back.They just didn't get it in the end.
The first New Zealand try resulted from James Lowe returning the ball the New Zealand when the Irish players were taking a breather after defending the back lines.
I was shouting at the Tv for him not to kick was I saw the forwards with hands on hips breathing heavily.
Also Conor Murray giving a silly pen away for Barrett to kick after he missed one a few minutes before.Sexton missed penalty was costly.
Ireland could have won it was so tight.
Buy well done New Zealand.
I think South Africa is the only side that can beat New Zealand to the Cup.
I think New Zealand will do France.
The French love doing NZ...done it many times.
@@oghamstone5964….AB’s have played France a total of 63 times, with France taking only 14 wins. It would appear the AB’s love doing France…. having done it many more times.
Thanks for fronting up this morning Tim.
What a game!!!
Your analysis is spot on. Thank you so much for your balanced, precise, match reporting. Wow, what a World Cup this has been so far!! Can't wait for today's matches...cheers from Canada!!😂
As an Irish fan I'm still heartbroken over last night. We will eventually beat the quarter final curse. Hats off to New Zealand. Amazing defense and you can see how much they wanted the win. Proud of Ireland's efforts through this WC. They left everything out there and that's all we can ask for.
If Draw was setup Properly based on World Rankings.
Ireland without Doubt would have been playing in at Least a Semi Final. Instead of playing Possibly what the World saw as an EPIC WORLD CUP FINAL
😢🧐🤔👍
Sport is about levels. NZ showed Ireland what it is to play in the big games. Sam Cane was incredible, Ardea Savea ended the number 8 debate with Doris. Just fantastic, gutting for Ireland.
Ireland has already played in big games and won....all 17 to here actually ..but well done NZ, a great match...and proud of our wonderful Irish team...you gave us a wonderful few weeks....
@@marypedrina6106 Nah, they’re not big games until they’re knock out World Cup games.
I wasn't aware that there was a debate on that one? As a Saffa, Savea is next level, and he has been for years. Fair play to both sides last night, what a match! Congrats to NZ, fully deserved. Hope to see you in the final...at this point, it's just a small hope...but we never give up our hope!
I have enjoyed everyone of you talks during this World Cup and agreed with 97% of what you say but boy o boy those clowns you talked to after the Ire v NZ last night - that was painful!!! Some dealer in Paris was obviously selling some good gear!! Lol. Impressed with the disappearing Guinness at the end of the chat. Lol. If we ever meet I will take you on with a pint! Lol.
Keep up the great work and enjoy the journey.
For what my view on last game is worth here it is:-
Devastated. Well done New Zealand. No complaints. What a game. We left everything out there!
I wish Mrs Barrett had had a few more headaches 20 years ago - those 3 lads are something else! She deserve the Man of the match award!!!
It hurts but I am proud of the rugby that we have played. It was a great game of rugby. 💚☘️🏉🍺🍷🎼🏆
It’s the best game of rugby I’ve watched in a long time
It was unbelievable
The atmosphere looked amazing, all I could see was a wall of green shirts
No other Sport even comes close to Rugby when its played on this level . Thanks New Zealand And Ireland.
ireland dont receive thanks for much . all blacks and boks are the only teams that have really lifted this sport up . ireland advanced way past where anyone expected them to ... i mean a quarter final for ireland in a world cup is hugeeee.... they can be proud . # zombie
Great game. Two yellow cards, nervous opening and the ABs still managed the victory. Hats off to fozzy and the team
Unfortunately for the Northern teams the story continues, when the lights shine brightest they melt! As the great Andy Goode once said, All fart, no pooh.
Maybe they’re just not as good 🤷♂️
Thanks Tim. Very fair comment as ever.
Good luck to everyone left in the competition fans and players alike.
And I hope anyone relishing any teams defeat can find another way to find happiness in their lives, and I also wish all you nothing but good things.
Be well everyone. It's just sport. 😊
Happy NZ got the win as I thought they would and upset the Irish. Dangerous to underestimate the ABs. Great game it was insane
Agreed, great game. As an Irish man, hope the ABs win it.
@@danfinn3132I hope France win it now.
You are looking pretty healthy after denting the Guiness supply in Marseilles last night, Tim. A true rugby man!
I am disappointed to see all of the negativity coming from Irish fans, blaming the ref... NZ had 14 men for 20 mins... If anything, Barnes did more to help than hinder Irish efforts. I know people are trying to say that the monkey on their backs had nothing to do with another quarter final exit, but serously, how else can you explain such a driop in Irish form? The ABs played very well and deserved the win, but Ireland were not at their best, I think that is the reality.
they were at their best, the ABs were tactically better. so give them credit.
Nah, none of the Irish fans (the REAL fans) are saying this. Well done ABs
Respect to Ireland for their brilliant attacking structures - namely where they have multiple players in motion with a constant out the back option, and where the first runners act as legal obstructors for the defence. A genuinely brilliant piece of ingenuity. In the end they were just outplayed by superior athletes.
It's predictable. Ireland have no plan B let alone C or D plan.
It looked awefully close to being shepherding tactics.
@@bertrand727 yehp their attacking phases are definetly obstruction - but fall within the legal parameters of the game
@@Rugbyrumble ABs had them properly covered last night. Was a great game as a neutral. Tonight another humdinger.
Legal obstructers lol, stop reaching your team let you down and the Irish fans let everyone down with their arrogance.
incredible game. I still feel it was Irelands for the taking and they lost it rather than AB won it. but serious kudos to AB they were fantastic. Also a word for Wayne, how good was he! lot of tempers and he worked with everyone, lot of chat to keep the game moving and plenty of patience recognising the pressure cooker that it was
Thank you 🙏 . Wish the AB’s the best of luck , they played fantastically and were gents
Lots of hard work keeping the posts coming. Thanks👍
Alright man.. your channel is very interesting and not one you want to fast forward.... gutted for the Irish rugby players... for the Los....greatful for where they put us...the belief that they earned and brought, the hope genuine and honest hard work...
Thanks....!
Love your takes on the great game. Love your passion. Breathtaking game. Possibly the greatest ever. Rugby the winner 🎉🏉
I have really appreciated your commentary throughout this world cup and especially your video of the atmosphere after the Ireland Scotland game last week.
Thanks for your unbiased coverage mate - AB’s were incredible !
Two great teams, the ABs played just a bit better . Ireland maybe payed the price of putting it’s A team for all the games and their game depends so much on everyone being 100% or the ABs just played such an intelligent and skilful game .I don’t know…but respect two great teams .
Yes. Just like a Car Battery. The more you use it. The Longer time needed to Fully Recharge. No Doubt. Lacking about 15%. Of Full Charge.
Not Blaming anyone.
@@briancostello6892 That's the impression I got, the supports were just a fraction of a second late sometimes. I thought it was risky not to take the 3 points when they presented in the first half too. It's easy to talk afterward. Great rugby game played by 2 beautiful teams. I'm a French fan so tonight I'll feel like you or like the NZ fans...that's sport but no rugby lovers will forget a great team so Ireland can go home without any shame and the world doesn't end here, more battles to be won!
@@nicolaskluzek cheers & Thanks. Good Luck to France.
As you say a gripping game but Ireland fell short against a better side on the night. But absolutely no shame, this team has given us so much to shout about over the past couple of years, I hope they get a heroes welcome on their return, they certainly deserve one, and they'll be back.
Amazing game, as a kiwi im so proud of the boys and man Ireland are a beast to be reckoned with.