Pulsating last  

Argentinian here… both teams are beasts of rugby, animals hungry for victory…amazing game❤

Will go down as one of greatest ever games defence on both sides was unbelievable and the physicalty from both sides off the scale

What a classic test match. As a Kiwi, this was rugby at its best.

As a Bok supporter l can only say well done Ireland. Hope you are in the final with Boks.

One of the best games ever. The intensity in both defenses was incredible.

It’s still incredibly tense even knowing the result ☘️

I was at this game. Let me tell you, that was the most electric atmosphere EVER. Both fan bases were singing "In your Head" afterwards. Just amazing.

Goes to show how strong and disciplined each team are that after such an immense physical game neither team came away with injuries. Could be a rematch in the final I reckon

38 year old Sexton took so many huge hits, like a terminator he just got back up and went again, the boks forwards must have been thinking' what do we have to do to get this guy out of the game'

Well done to Ireland for an epic performance. Feeling sad about the loss of this game for the Boks. We need to improve our goal kicking, badly. Hopefully Pollard can plug that gap for us. This was the game of the tournament so far. Best of luck Ireland - if we don't win the RWC then I hope you guys win it!

I just love the passion of the Ireland fans unjust gotta love it

A lot can be said about how these pools were drawn a few years ago. Getting a game as intense as this quite early was actually a treat though. France v NZ to open the tournament was another one, and Wales v Australia was also interesting… Pacific Nations also on the rise. Some pretty good stuff happening in all pools I think.

As an Irish fan, willemse must be one of the most exciting backs in world rugby. My fear for the saffas is that with all of the emphasis on the power and grunt up front (which you can understand) players like him, arense and Kolbe maybe don’t get the game plan they deserve

It is just fantastic to see this game what a bundle of sportsmanship all through the Game and the respect between the players and the Teams.

Amazing Ireland!So so proud of this courageous big hearted talented team!❤That boo that you hear is a South African player taking out Hanson the Irish player off the ball...

Wonderful playing on both sides. That's real sport and the fans are wonderful! From an Irish women!

Congratulations Ireland. You played very well, and you won well too. You dethroned South Africa who believed they know every tricks about rugby. We know that: pride will be humbled, while the humble will be Victors. Bougainville - Papua New Guinea.

I believe the ruling means the ball must be immediately available once the mail collapses . Anyone who has played rugby or watched this year knows how much “immediately “can vary from official to official . Either way it is safe to say that two beast of teams faced off today and will surely face off again in this competition. Another thing I will say great to see such a physical contest from both teams and yet no contentious shoulder to head etc decisions . Credit to the level of all the players involved aswell as coaching . The England team I hope where taking notes on tackle positioning

It was a win-win situation for me. I am South African of Irish descent on my mother's side.😅

That clear release from Bundee Aki........ 7:30 tough one against the Boks there.

AND just as you thought the games couldnt get any better.......step up QFs of 1 vs 4 in the world. What an almighty game that was.....almost worth it being the final. Both sides hammer and tongs at each other with only time being the difference.....well done both Ireland and All Blacks in the greatest OF ever in world cup rugby

I was at this game. It was such an intense emotional experience. We felt every play and every tackle. So proud of this Irish team. I was also at the NZ game and haven't been able to watch it yet. Maybe I will be able one day. Its too painful still. We need to realise just how much this jersey unites our entire Island and makes us all one country and one people for 80 minutes.

This match should be for South Africa, not Ireland, that last rolling maul, the ball was coming out, that ref was on the other side and didn't see...so that's why SA won the WRC world cup...

Ireland is playing this World Cup against all odds. If Ireland wins the World Cup there will be a lot of records broken. They will have won 20 Games on the trot. That will be two more than that held by NZ and England. A statistical impossibility.

great great job done Ireland ....love you always from 🇿🇦

the best match of the championship

1:08 yellow card offence all day Hansen completely taken out off the ball

Wow. What a game! Both teams were having a great game but Ireland was brilliant and disciplined. Well done Ireland 🇨🇮

15 leaders on the field at any one time...this Ireland team is united in its objective COYBIG

I can't be the only one who saw that a crossfield kick was on at 1:34. All of South Africa's players were pretty much trying to defend the ruck and had left space out wide. Either that or Ireland could have feigned for a drop goal then chip kicked over SA's defence as they moved up.

Hansen taken out off the ball when chasing kicker at SA line.

So far, this is the best game in RWC2023. Happy to watch it. Congrats Ireland☘️

Congrats to the marvelous Ireland,the Green Lions!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

Many thanks @Rugby World Cup!

Words cannot describe how much I miss the 2023 World Cup. I don’t believe anyone deserves anything as it should be earned but as an Irishman, we deserved to get to at least the semis 😢 still always proud of our lads still miss Johnny

What a game! An an Aussie I’m Cheering for Ireland to get the job done in the finals 🔥🔥

Look at that last maul just before the final whistle how Bundee Aki comes in from the side and illegally brings down that maul, right in front of the referee.

Close game snuck out and watched it at a pub in Singapore at 3am worth it

What a match.!!!! Congratulations to both teams. Excellent rugby on display. The scoreboard may not reflect it but Scotland played an excellent game. Ireland we’re just too good. This match had everything, sublime skills, incredible tactics, marvelous supporters. A thoroughly enjoyable match. It was a thing of beauty. I can’t wait for the next match. Ireland is looks very very good. They have the skills, they have the strategy, they have the ability and they have the belief. The all blacks will have their work cut out for then to contain such a talented team.

At 1:06 how did the referees miss the blatant block on Hansen?

Congratulations to Ireland, you played a brilliant game and deserved the win... Welldone to our springboks for playing their hearts out until the end

Huge rub of the green at the very end 😅 Well deserved 🍀

As an Irish fan, I hated the way the game ended. I wanted to see one more play from the Boks and for us to win by holding them out for a few more minutes. As a rugby fan I was very confused by that last minute decision. See you in the final SA!

Gran juego, el fantástico presente de Irlanda versus el actual campeón mundial, arriesgaria a decir que se volverán a cruzar en éste mundial.

2 incredible countries

Awesome game of rugby by the 2 best sides in the world

As a true boks fan this was heartbreaking but in terms of entertainment was the best

2:46 Why no penalty called, for the blatant cynical obstruction of Hansen at an absolutely crucial moment in the game?

I LOVED THIS GAME TRUE TEST MATCH RUGBY. IT COULD HAVE GONE EITHER WAY. IRELAND IS THE TEAM OF MY HEART AND THE BOKS ARE THE TEAM OF MY HEAD. I LOVED THE IRISH SINGING FIELDS OF ATHENRY AND ZOMBIE. RUGBY WAS THE ULTIMATE WINNER IN THIS FLIPPING AWESOME GAME

Nothing's beats the Last 10 minutes between Fiji and Wales. That is still the game of the tournament so far IMO

Best team in the world.

Awesome game.

Tough match, more to come, chaps!!

Both teams push to the limit. Ireland good game and lucky. Let us see next

Gran partido!!!! Podría haber sido para cualquiera de los dos y hubiera sido Justo!!!!

I'm a big big big American Rugby fan. DieHard fan, l'll watch any game. But I am still a big Black shirt fan. But I play catch up on the weekends.🇺🇲☮️🏉

Best game so far

1:07 surprised they let that go that would have been a huge tackle 1m out clearly leads with the shoulder off ball

I wish Ireland can enjoy the win but avoid the trap of overcelebrating like England did after 2019 semis. SA is also not down and out. There's still a lot of rugby to be played.

dammm even in pool stages we have seen macthes worthy of a final............ awesome...........

If only the AB's could show this level of passion and aggression once again. Unfortunately, s a fan, there is no hope for them with the way they currently play.

pero que equipazo que tiene Irlanda por favor]! es una maquina! un placer es verlos

No one talks about the body check on Hansen right under the springboks posts at 1:10

Refereeing was great this game. No bad calls, clear officiating. Made it a properly fair match.

From about min 50 to 70min, the Boks dominated but could not execute(taking the blame off the kickers here - their composure and decision-making were poor(No coincidence they had NO leaders on the field at that time Eben,Siya and Mbonambi were subbed off-and the calls came from the Rassie Light Show). Can they develop and improve that in the next few weeks? Ireland's composure was just INCREDIBLE!! They had a chance for a drop goal (at 10-8) as well before the penalty to make it 13-8, but it caught De Allende's hand. So this shows they do have that drop goal play in their arsenal(and will probably use it if necessary in the KO games.) @ 75:30 the delayed feed by Conor Murray is an old head being ice cold -He delayed the feed, just long enough for the Springboks to go into autopilot and shove early earning them the penalty. That was just a brilliant play to watch. Irish gave away 2 penalties from about the +/- 50m line in the last 5 minutes (and may have possibly conceded another one at 77:50 for Bundi not releasing the tackler -kolbe) -for the most part, In the last 10 minutes their defensive line was superb, never throwing into many bodies to avoid penalties- add the 66% lineouts and 70% scrums - Ireland will work on this and be better in the KO games, a scary prospect for any opponent in the KO games. Sadly I just don't see Scotland denying this Irish side a win. Ireland are just too good. As for the Last Maul and collapse -the Rugby rules state when the maul is collapsed - the ball has to be IMMEDIATELY available - The "Use it or Lose it.." Rule so it was at the discretion of the Ref to blow when he felt he needed to. Springboks have a problem at 1) Hooker with throws, 2)Their Temprement in the business end of tight games. (they may bring on Duane Vermeulen as a sub to keep heads level in the 2nd half), 3) their kicker(yes they have Pollard available but with only 20mins clubs level game time in ages- he will be a bit rusty) and lastly 4) I think the Boks are missing a trick with their centre combo- It is clear they are a great physical and defensive side but looks like they need some X-factor player like Moodie in at centre to create some havoc. The rankings are probably justified at this Stage: 1) Ireland 2)France 3) Boks 4)NZ ..both Ireland and Boks should get better now it is up to France(without Dupont) and NZ without their Aura/ Fear Factor to show the world that they too are here to win it!!!

Look at the bokke 16 obstructing preventing Hansen tackling Kriel nearly on his own line. Ireland could have gathered and mauled over for the try. Ref and TMOS missed it. Basic stuff. Southern hemisphere refs & TMOs simply not good enough to be put in charge of a fixture of this magnitude.

Aki was definitely Collapsing the mail at the end

We have it won...hands down

Nothing but excuses from many SA fans. Get over it. You lost. Move on.

Last 10 minutes for Fijis game was the best. Scored 2 tries, 1 disallowed try which should’ve been allowed and almost scored a try in overtime but semi fumbled near the line. They completely shifted into a new gear in the last 10 minutes. If only they played that way the entire game.

Both teams were having a great game but lreland.was brilliant and disciplined will bone lrend 🇨🇮. St From 😁👍😁🥳

The illegal sacking of that last maul….Number 4 on the wrong side of the maul. Ireland is playing that borderline illegal that made Richie MacCaw so good and that the refs chose to overlook.

Irish Rugby ❤❤❤❤

That was a quick whistle at the end..... I feel like the ball was coming out right when he blew it!

Thanks for posting

0:27 faf enters ruck from the side kolbe of his feet (sealing) 0:36 SA 18 off his feet 1:06 Hansen taken out off the ball 8:10 de Allende sealing

@2.47 Hansen taken out illegally should have been a yellow.

GREAT GAME 🏉 🏆

That sign "Johnny got you covered" 😂😂😂 we call Condoms Johnny's in Ireland 😂

Well done Ireland. Bokke you're looking good!

1:10 - SA player taking out Ireland player. Surprised the TMO missed that...

Ben did a Bryce in this one. Very crafty

I still think both these teams are the teams to beat. They both have emaculate defence which is how World Cups are won!! Ireland just need to get the past the fear of playing knock-out rugby. If they beat NZ then they will win this whole thing.

Juega muy ordenado y muy bien irlanda! 👏👏👏

SA was about to seal this game in the last few mins with a penalty try🤷‍♂️ The ref looked past that.. Weldone Ireland💚👌

09:45 The butterfly effect.Wrong move, wrong time. The ball was there!!!

Coming too liveee

Best Rugby workd cup !!

That Last maul was just pure robbery by O'Keef. Not saying that the boks deserved to win because they didnt, but coming from the side, collapsing, geez man.

What a game! No excuses. Up the Bokke

We would like to see the full match also plz.

The Boks definitely got some favourable calls themselves. The beautiful Libbock pass for Kolbes try was definitely forward and that Ox stamp on VDF looks worse every time you see it. It's to say that when teams are this evenly matched, calls come and go in what is probably the most difficult sport to referee. Just an all time classic.

I cant believe the ref and TMO just disappeared

9.44 Aki sacks the maul a meter from the try line coming in from the side. When the maul collapses the ref is then immediately looking to see if the ball is available (rightly so). Aki took a risk that the ref wouldn't be willing to make a strong decision that affects the result of the game in the last play, he was right...

Congratulations Ireland

Ireland were to away aggressive with the tackles and steals. Their kicks also helped to wind down the time.

It will be brilliant if the bokke met Ireland again in the final. Can’t see them giving away so many penalties again and we won’t mention the kicking. Well done to Ireland. Hopefully this is just the first chapter!

nunca vi un partido de mas nivel que este en mi vida. Quizas las dos mejores selecciones hoy jugando al maximo

Edge of your seat stuff! 😱

I prefer to love watching with longer duration RWC 😂😅