Rugby World Cup

‘I’m unbelievably proud’: Farrell praises Ireland squad after heartbreaking Rugby World Cup exit

Sense of a missed opportunity will linger for a long, long time as All Blacks deny the prize of a semi-final against Argentina

Ireland's Josh van der Flier, Johnny Sexton, Caelan Doris and Jimmy O'Brien are comforted after their defeat to the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Ireland's Josh van der Flier, Johnny Sexton, Caelan Doris and Jimmy O'Brien are comforted after their defeat to the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Gerry Thornley
Mon Oct 16 2023 - 06:00 • 5 MIN READ

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Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times
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