An emotional Johnny Sexton after his rugby career ends in heartbreak
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- čas přidán 13. 10. 2023
- "You gotta work hard for fairytale endings. We didn't get it. That's life."
- Johnny. 🥺
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Kiwi here, nothing but huge respect for JS. He's fundamentally changed Irish rugby, they're well on the map, still a force to be reckoned with, and his team won a series here in NZ which is no small thing. He and this team might've bowed out in the QF, but that felt like a final. Huge respect to Ireland, you'll be back.
Very kind comment. Congratulations to you and your amazing country. But I'm heart broken.
Thank you I honestly appreciate this comment I aggre congrats ab
Well said. Farewell JS from NZ
Shuddup dopey they got too cocky deserved to get beat
Fair play and... a great game. clean as a whistle given the stakes and yet... respect in the house. What a joy. Hurts with pride yet we know... ' #itscoming ' our day is coming.
from nz. no one lost today. ireland won the hearts of new zealanders also & the respect that goes with it. today was our day tomorrow is another day. congratulations to BOTH ireland and our all blacks. i wish you well johnny. you have been a stalwart of the pride of ireland.
👍🇮🇪
Sthu 😂😂😂
thabk you so much! love from ireland!
I'm so proud of our nation going out fighting and never gave up! Every single player should be standing tall with pride with that performance.
Right, you can be so proud even if this new exit in quarter final is cruel! I think that was the best match i've ever seen in terms of intensity, clearness, smartness and strategy from both teams... i almost held my breath for 80 minutes. That final action was insane, portrayed so well the fighting spirit of the irish team, but Lady Luck was smiling on the All blacks tonight!
However nothing can erase what the irish team have done during the last years, they remain a top team, constantly in progress.
Thank you for the wonderful entertainment tonight!
From a french guy (who experienced one month in ireland during the last six nations and love your country!), see you in february!!
Ireland is a magnificent team. I'm French, but I'm sad to see Ireland leave the competition. A France-Ireland in the final would have been a great sporting moment. Huge respect to you, your team, your country...and Johnny of course.
@@yannsarajevo3605 fair play mate, I'll be supporting France tomorrow against the Boks. Go well
We're so happy to see Ireland go home. We shall always remember JS as the leader who choked when it mattered. Bye bye, and give Brian OD a hug when you meet.
Stupid questions!
So proud of my ABs and nothing but massive respect for the Irish. Just an amazing game
A contrast in styles. Ireland only really have a defensive game
The positive side won. Long may that happen. Congratulations from England.
The irish don't feel the same about you guys. The mood here in Ireland today is dreadful 😂
@@mrbokke81Well as an ABs supporter I look forward to seeing the irish finally get through the semi's here in Oz in 2027. You deserve it!
But if I could justleave a little tip for the next world cup....NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE ALL BLACKS. The whole world underestimated us. Big mistake.
Sexton shouldn’t have been on the team . Too old
Spanish AllBlacks supporter here; Ireland is my 2nd fav national team because this guy. This man has been incredible for every single rugbier in the entire world. Legend.
Bravo à l’Irlande 🇮🇪 pour son magnifique parcours, vous pouvez être fiers de votre équipe! Merci aux supporters Irlandais qui ont mis une belle ambiance dans les rue de Paris avec beaucoup de joie et de respect ! Vous êtes les meilleurs supporters du monde ❤ 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪
Merci beaucoup.
Good luck, Johnny, and thank you for everything you have brought to this great Irish team, to your country and to our sport. Great respect from a French supporter.
Never mind Ireland 🇮🇪 you guys can be proud of your boys, Ireland rugby is a formidable foe and will be from now and the future. Cheers from NZ
My heart was beating so hard for the Irish team during the last 2 minutes. Respect from France 🇫🇷
So glad Ireland are out your next
Excellent the fake no 1 team is now out , time for the real lions to win lol😂
oooh the Barne's time ! yes ! .... or just no.
as France controled NZ, NZ controled Ireland to the end.
@@melanieladbrooke1221 Sorry, but the Boks' run comes to an end tonight, and AB’s will suffer a second defeat
@@andremaube5069 I agree I’ve bet on France to win their first World Cup, my team England are not very good at the minute but we will come back stronger, our game against Fiji will be a great battle and test
Johnny, youv've made every irishman and woman proud to be Irish during your leadership of the national side. Thank you.
Thanks Brian. We’ve never met but I’m happy you took the decision to represent me. I’m just trying to find the form I signed to agree to it. Give me a sec. I’m sure it’s here somewhere.
@@anthonyronan5843While you're at it maybe look for your brain too
@@anthonyronan5843😂
What a player! An amazing career with one of the best team in the world. Greetings from Argentina!!
As England fan I have nothing but respect for this man, great player and class act a credit to Rugby . Ireland deserved better today would genuinely have loved to have seen them in the Final best team in the world at the moment and how cruel sport can be at times .
Owen Farrel better leader
Class act my ass..
@@HemiJB91 no hes not and I’m English. He shouldn’t even be in the team
As a fellow England fan glad there out they’ve been talking themselves up for so long and yet again failed in a World Cup
@@andrewrose7334 I’m also English - Ireland have done a lot more than talk! Have gone from being one of the top four, playing solid, hard to beat rugby, to the best (imo), playing rugby that’s a joy to watch. Gutted for them and the characters that have led them to this, but fair play New Zealand.
As a NZ fan and American, Johnny is pure class and it has been a pleasure and privilege to watch him on the pitch for years. Bless him on his future endeavors.
He's been hugely disrespectful and dismissive of Scotland down the years, great to see him cry like a baby. No sympathy
yeah french fan here, and I can't say his attitude won him many fans here. Let's not forget he was almost suspended for the WC for insulting the ref at the Champions cup final. Great player, not so great attitude.
His body language and demeanour come across awfully on camera the way he arrogantly talks to the officials with eye rolls and looks of disbelief that he isn’t being heard. Not a role model or natural leader. His praise of the all blacks felt forced and phony
Looool. You're a rugby casual, that's whst you are. Sexton has always been a hothead with a history of poor behaviour since the beginning.
Please don't make up platitudes if rugby is new to you.
@@diogeneslantern18 he’s also a loser.
Well done Ireland. I’m so proud of you. What an emotional match.💚💚
Ireland were poor , were completely outclassed
@@1477wales44 points you troll
So proud of this amazing man So sorry it didn’t finish as we all wanted. Thank you Johnny and all the team.
best game ive watched in world cup,hats off 2 great sides
JOHNNEY DO NOT WORRY OR BE UPSET ??? IRELAND ARE SO SO PROUD OF YOU & TEAM YOU ARE EXCEPTIONAL !!! PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR LITTLE BOY & YOUR SELF !!! CONGRATS ON A WONDERFUL CAREER AND THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL TIMES WE HAD WITH YOU !!!
Proud of you JS. I hope Ireland will make sure you are part of the technical team for the future of Ireland Rugby.
Dommage... j'étais à fond pour les irlandais ! Quelle belle équipe. Et les supporters irlandais sont géniaux
J'étais au match, c'était une bataille incroyable mais malheureusement notre rêve s'est terminé. Et moi en tant qu'irlandais en France j'étais pour la France au plus profond le lendemain.. bizarre mais j'étais même un peu plus déçu pour la France dimanche que samedi. A vendredi le 2 février 24 au Vélodrome 🇫🇷 ☘️ 😊
Be proud Ireland you did so well and your fans were superb ❤❤❤❤❤
Showing a lack of respect to the NZ kicker superb?
Love ya Ireland , from All blacks fan.
You should be proud, that was an intense matchup, Big ups to Ireland
From winning us the SC in 2002, to what you've done for Irish rugby today. You are a legend.
Fidelitas in Arduis Johnno⭐
As a proud English Rugby supporter its not very often I am rooting for the Irish, but last night I was and you were awesome, well done
Hopefully a northern hemisphere wins it best of luck.
Love you Johnny you did the country proud 👏 it's been an amazing journey
Not the send off you deserved Johnny Sexton,but your Rugby
Career will be cemented in history amongst the greats forever 💯💯💯🏉🏉🏉
Well done my Johnny Sexton.
You are a legend in the my book.
Didn’t do it when it counted
@@1477wales4how’d wales get on g?
Not a classic book then
@@1477wales4 The world cup isn't the only tournament which "count"! J. Sexton has won so many competitions with both Leinster and irish national team. As a french guy i still remember the day he stunned us with his amazing dropgoal in the extra time... what a class player! I was in Ireland during their grand slam this year, what an enthusiasm in the country! what an amazing team on the field!
Johnny Sexton is definitely hall of fame & that’s coming from a kiwi, he’s the only guy who’s stood out to me in the Irish side even when I was young I would remember him coming off the bench and always thought he was gonna be a threat for us ABs in the future, much respect lad! 💪
Hugs from France Mister Sexton. We have a lot of respect for the amazing rugby player you are.
Mis respetos a un gran jugador...por el nos hicimos fans de Ireland ❤
Grazi.
Felt like the interviewer was trying to pull at his heart strings too much. (Kiwi here). Soon as she sniffed his emotions she hit him with some of the most emotion evoking questions! Like mentioning his son right after the verge of tears - going for the kill! But this man held steadfast. A true gentleman. Did anyone else feel the same??
Sport interviews (esp after matches) are always cringe and pointless
Totally. But he didn't bite.
Is the interviewer a Kiwi?
@@wasteoftimehere Anything for them to get good content. At the sake of players honour and reputation. Nothing wrong with being emotional - but needs to happen organically - not forced!!!
You say it all. 100 % right
Best half in the world happy retirement awesome player!!!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 AB"s AND Ireland for a thrilling performance; one of the greatest games EVER!
Very Proud of this Ireland 🇮🇪 Team Best of Luck in Your Retirement To You and your Family ❤ Also toAndy Farrell and all the Management Team as a Irish Rugby 🏉 Thank you for everything .❤❤❤ You have The Best Fans in the World 🌎 love Martina xx
Your team is great despite the loss.Your fans are the greatest.Respect.🇿🇦
Andy, Johnny and team, God bless ye all. I and the nation, love you all.
The whole team are brilliant, you have given Ireland a fantastic time would like to say a big thank you all❤
Legend 🙏
Absolute legend of the game Johnny.
@@adf12023 never did it when it counted
Choker
Well done Johnny ❤ from Cape town South Africa 👍
You can be proud of yourself Johnny ! Speaking from France, you guys are have the best public in the world! Loving fans and very respectfull! Thank you !
Legend, all the best!
This guy is all class. No one deserved a WC more than him. I wish him all the best. NZ fan.
Jonah Lomu. Took rugby from amateur regionalism to global professionalism on one kidney. He deserved a RWC. But Johnny, one classy dude.
No, he really isn't all class.
Respect 👏💚
Mindblowing game.
Much love and admiration for the Irish team from a Bok fan.
I’m a Yank. Johnny is a true legend, not just in rugby union, but in all sports worldwide. His career embodies heart, perseverance, leadership, and sportsmanship.
It’s going to be sad not seeing him playing any more. He will be missed
Always concerned whenever this guy played against South Africa. Super player. Best of luck.
Thank you for everything you gave Irish Rugby over the years. You are simply amazing and the very best in what ever you do in the future.
Was a pleasure playing you Ireland. We were nervous but ABs were too good today. As a rugby team who’ve had a fair share of heartbreaks, we are over the moon we’ve beaten you, but also feel for the Irish team and all your fans. Heads up though, the future is still bright and Sexton is a legendary player. Until our next match.
I hope you go on to win it, still heartbroken at our loss yesterday but you were a formidable force and it felt like I was watching the final. The two best teams in the world tournament
best of look to you guys. we'll be back in 27 :-).
Johnny Sexton is still one of the greatest of all time. A class player from beginning to end.
In what world ? 🤣
@@thope737 winner of World Rugby Player of the Year in 2018. He finished the 2017-2018 season undefeated as a starter for Ireland. There is no denying that he’s a brilliant player. Says it all given you are Man City fan😂
A very good and major player for years, but class isn't a word that come naturally when speaking about JS
Very overrated
Not a GOAT but top 10
What a game! Well played Ireland, you came so close, but it just wasn't your day.
All the best for the future, Johnny. Great player, a gentleman on the pitch and a credit to rugby.
A Welshman and fervent supporter of Wales.
Many congrats to both teams. I think that Ireland should not have regrets because they give everything. Maybe that could make other choices at some times (take penalty shoots rather than go into touch), but it's easy to remake the match after. We saw one of the greatest rugby matchs of all time, with two fantastic teams. Ireland can be proud.
From an argie here, massive respect to the Irish, what a great team they built and fought till the last second 💪
Ireland should hold their heads high. They gave it their all and it was a hell of a match, as an AB fan I was sweating bullets till the final whistle.
U and the boys played well Johny....Ireland always put up a good hearty fight!!
Respect from N.Z
Man of honor Johnny Sexton
Going to miss Johnny on the rugby field. Thanks Johnny for entertaining us with your brand of rugby. Good luck in your future endeavors.
The refs will at least be spared the verbal abbuse
Merci beaucoup à ces 2 belles équipes qui nous ont offert un match de haut niveau, comme l'on pouvait attendre d'elles ; les Irlandais ont tout donner , ils n'ont rien lâché et ce jusqu'au bout mais les Blacks étaient un cran au dessus, les Blacks en fait ! Merci à Johnny et à ses camarades de la Green Army que je supporte fièrement depuis bien des années !! Grand respect de la part d'un fan français de l'Irlande !
Quel grand joueur ... Quelle belle équipe et quel public..🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
AB's march to glory today. So proud of our lads. Respect Ireland. You bought the best out of the AB's.
An exceptional Gentleman. Love from France
We are going to miss you Jonny.
One word legend
One word: whinger
Johnny will go down in history as the guy that changed irish rugby forever. Well done on an illustrious career.
So proud of our country but Johnny will be so missed amongst the squad ❤😢
Absolute legend of the game...one of the best..well done Johnny ..you done ireland proud🇮🇪🏉👏
Absolute respect for this Irish team by NZers.
So gutted for Ireland - from an Englishman
Love you Sexton and Ireland 🇮🇪 From Denmark
Legend 💚🇮🇪
Much love and respect to you and your team Johnny Sexton you were brilliant so sorry for your loss All Blacks well deserved win as a kiwi fan we feel your pain wait 4 more years for that win best of luck in your future endeavors Johnny ❤
So proud of our team and management - sport can be cruel. I’m feeling the hurt. Johnny, you have been amazing! Your legacy stretches broader than a trophy lift. Your qualities as a player and a person are exemplary! I hope you’ll play a part in Irelands rugby team future. Already you’ve helped grow the self belief in younger players to dream big which will pay dividends in time!
Thank you for giving your all to the nation and the sacrifices you made to dream big and bring out the best in others.
This end is just a new beginning. ☘️ Ádh mór Johnny 🇮🇪 - Laoch sa gheansaí glas 💚☘️🇮🇪
Heart broken for js and the whole team , you did Ireland proud , i am one sad but proud irishman thanks to the whole team can find the words to say thank you steve Birmingham
So very proud of IRELAND and all the team, fans, followers.. to the backstage, trainers, crew and families, support.... whhaat an accomplishment,. Congratulions to a top level professional Kiwi team which all adds to the game. Yet. I feel 'We're getting closer. It's coming..' WELL done! HUGE PRIDE IN IRELAND.
Aye, all good and happy when winning and playing well. Now their bubble has burst 😂😂😂😂
Forgive me if I’m being disingenuous, but what is the accomplishment exactly ? Being number 1 ranked team in the world and losing, albeit to the all blacks…
Utter respect to our lads - fair play - onwards and upward, no step back
Amazing player like all his other teammates constantly gave every ounce of themselves players coaches absolutely outstanding so proud to be Irish
Youve made your country super proud JS. All the best mate
Thank you Johnny. For everything 😭
What a fantastic show and thank you to both teams who were so evenly matched. The phase play on both sides was a show of experience and ability and the final score could have gone either way. One the day NZ took it but Ireland were amazing so theres absolutly nothing to be sad about and there can only be one winner in the end. From a Springbok supporter.
Well the mourning period has set in but to be fair i see a bright future for irish rugby, looking forward to every minute of it
Absolutely amazing game 2 great teams 👏 bravo thank you for such a fantastic game of rugby 🏉 👏
Gutted for Ireland Johhny sexton no words for what he’s done for Irish rugby just an amazing player and a heroic leader
Phenomenal player going down as one of the best that ever played the game .
Great players deliver in the clutch moments, they don’t miss
Johnny you and your team died on yer'e sheilds today, couldn't be more proud of this team and my beautiful country, Erin Abú ☘️🏉☘️🏉☘️🏉☘️
much respect and aroha for Johnny one of the games great fly half's ever
Great service to Irish rugby! Bravo!
If that had been the WC final, it would have been the best ever. Cracking game! Commiserations to Ireland and Johnny. I thought you were the better team overall, but i guess the AB took their opportunities when they had them and that's rugby! Thanks for giving us such an epic encounter. No question Ireland have raised the bar for the northern hemisphere.
Well seeing as England have won a World Cup, Ireland haven’t raised the bar at all but okay haha
Great player. Great game. Congratulations on great career. Go All Blacks
english here, johnny was always a name I didnt want in the irish team when we played ireland as he is so good, it was a fantastic game yesterday
I am not crying you are crying. Love you JS, the game can be cruel and this team was much better than a QF exit. Love and condolences from a saffa
Sadly for all of us who love them, they just can't seem to get across the line at this level. This tournament was there for them, they will never get another chance like this, and I actually think if this was some other tournament with the same teams other than the world cup they would win it.
JS a fantastic rugby player and gentlemen. What a career, so many achievements and the respect of millions. A proud Irishman, family man and onto the next stage in life. Respect, legend 🙏 🏴
You're definition of a gentleman is probably not in any dictionary
yup. Insulting the ref is not very gentlemanly.
From a Springbok point of view,... You guys did really really good throughout the world cup..... That last mistake cost you the game...but still you played phenomenal all the way.....Good luck and best wishes for the future 🎉🎉🎉
True legend of the game. He's been unbelievable for Ireland for a very long time and I can't see anyone filling his boots for a long time. He deserved more from this world cup but the All Blacks were outstanding.
From a jealous Welshman
50 50 game tonight . Proud of the Lads and they almost stole it at the end . Credit to a fine NZ performance
That was a great game, Ireland you were amazing I was urging you over the line during those last few minutes, but not to be, sadly. But thank you for such a game. All the best to those of you who will be retiring.
Great player , should be proud of his time in the green
Thanks for all the magic moments over the years
10 out of 10 for a great number 10
as an irishman he is our best ever player
Behave, Do O’Driscoll and O’Connell not exist in your world ?😂
Mixed emotions here im crying im so proud at the same time love u all lads ☘️
Knowing JS since my childhood made me knowing Irish Rugby.. he is definitely an icon in this sport..
Well done Ireland 🇮🇪 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
We are so proud of Johnny and all our team and Andy the all black s played like the old all blacks we know congrats to them best team tonight ,much respect to them we irish know what this means not just in rugby terms but to the whole nation of N Z ,enjoy brothers ,but us irish will not be put down for long uts in our history and D NA ,to over come our adversaries congrats N Z ,loved how the N Z team commiserate with our boys tonight they knew what its like to loose such an important game ,much respect ,roll on the 6 nations
Absolutely heartbreaking for Johnny… he deserved a better send off than this but I guess it just wasn’t meant to be. Much love from NZ 🇮🇪