Kieran Shannon: Ireland will win a RWC quarter-final. But will we ever be as good as this team?
CHANCE WASTED: Ireland players Finlay Bealham, right, and Bundee Aki after their side's defeat. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
When trying to capture just how gut-wrenching Ireland’s loss was last Saturday, people have equated it to an All Ireland their county left behind.
Think Limerick ’94 or ’96. Waterford 2017. For Cork now, 2013. Whatever near miss of Mayo’s they wish you didn’t have to choose.



