Johnny Sexton: 'I'm very proud. We couldn't have done any more'

Andy Farrell also spoke of his pride despite falling short of what would have been a men's record-equalling 18th test victory in a row.

FINE MARGINS: Ireland’s Jonathan Sexton dejected. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

Johnny Sexton admitted he is 'very proud' of his Ireland teammates for their performance in the narrow quarter-final loss to New Zealand and believes they 'couldn't have done any more' to claim the victory. 

Ireland's bid to reach their first ever Rugby World Cup semi-finals was brought to an end in heart-breaking fashion by the All Blacks on Saturday night which left Sexton, in his last ever appearance for his country, to rue to fine margins moments after their 28-24 defeat.