How Ireland and New Zealand rated in Rugby World Cup quarter-final thriller

Despite a brave finish, Ireland fell just short and the All Blacks progressed to the semi-finals with a 28-24 victory on Saturday.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023 - 22:23

Mick Cleary

Ireland

15 Hugo Keenan: The rock upon which so much is built, Keenan was there as expected when the situation demanded, fielding kicks and always on-hand in attack. 7

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