What proved the difference between New Zealand and Ireland? 

You must ask us South Africans, we have won the world cup three times. We respect respect respect new Zealand. No matter how poor they may be performing. New Zealand are a beast

From a Springbok fan: well done All Blacks...well done Argentina - you make the South proud.🎉🎉

I’m Irish and I want to thank all NZ for a phenomenal match. Ireland was making mistakes they shouldn’t have and New Zealand were taking this match more serious which guts me to say to myself. I was sitting on the floor with my dad and we just cried. All my dad said was “ 50 years I’ve waited for a moment like this,” it broke me. Rugby is a cruel sport but it’s so beautiful. This isn’t over for Ireland I hope and I believe we will continue to progress as a team and finally break our curse 💚🤍🧡

No mention of NZ playing with 14 men for 20 minutes thats the real story of this match, the guts and toughness to with stand one of the best Irish teams the world has ever seen, was a monumental effort they should be given more credit...

Let’s not forget the AB’s won this with 14 men on the field for 20 minutes.

Well done, NZ. Southern hemisphere turning up the heat.

NZ had TWO yellow cards and still won. What an incredible performance.

Well done to our SH brothers. Much love from 🇿🇦

Never ever underestimate the All Blacks

The commentators rightly praised this as a classic test match between two absolutely top-class squads. Both teams left everything out there. Congratulations to both of these great rugby nations for putting on an incredible show for the world to see!

Ireland didnt learn from South Africa. When South Africa were at their strongest and still losing to NZ, they analysed the data and realised NZ kicked deep into the opposition half and ran less than their style would have you think. AB did that exact same thing tonight. Kick deep and contest the breakdown, gas the opponent to the win.

Both teams should be proud, one of the toughest game in a RWC.

Just watched Sexton and Andy say the AB's tries were 'soft' and the Irish had to work for their tries. What?? - each AB try was bloody well constructed. Please give credit were credit is due - Ireland got outscored to a team down to 14 men for 60mins.

As an All Blacks fan all I can say is hard luck Ireland, this Irish team is an incredible side and they were incredible today. The players emptied the tank on both sides and threw the kitchen sink at each other. Unfortunately only one of these great teams can move on in the tournament with a bad draw. No shame in losing when the players gave it their all and came within an inch of winning it. I think the key difference was the RWC knockout game experience some of the All Blacks had of winning 2015 and the pain of 2019. I do think the Irish commentators on this show are been too harsh on their team which they should be celebrating the success this Irish team have had. Been number 1 for the last couple of years is nothing to sneeze at.

Regardless what happens next week...this is one memorable game NZers will never forget because it giving us shades of 2013 comeback win vs Ireland

Southern hemisphere footy is supreme... Grass roots 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😁🍻🤙🏽🇳🇿

I think this commentary is a bit harsh. Very small margins in the game & ABs certainly turned up the heat at the breakdown. Some fantastic footage of Sexton with his son after the match. Brilliant that a father can be so strong and magnanimous in defeat and to share that vulnerable moment with a son. He has been a great servant of the game in Ireland & for the Lions. As a very proud Kiwi, given what this team has been through over the last 18months, the faith in Foster is now being repaid, with a team that is building and improving. But as we all know, its just one week at a time and each game on it's merits. Kia Kaha Ireland, a great team and fantastic ambassadors for the game. Well done ABs!

Congrats NZ, what a performance. Savea, J Barrett and and Sam Cane were outstanding tonight. Can’t see NZ getting knocked out in the semi by Argentina. I just hope my beloved Boks deliver against France..🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Just noticed also that it was two ex Kiwi player's that scored for Ireland!! So really it was just a Kiwi game of Rugby....😅

Fantastic game, rooting for NZ now! Respect from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

I must say, I really felt for Johnny Sexton's emotional son. What hit me big time is how he kept looking at his hero while walking alongside him in tears. Bro, this is so powerful and inspiring. Daddy's number #1 fan. Who knows, he could be the next generation to carry on his father's legacy! Yes, and surely, Ireland will be a World Champion sooner than later. Much respect for Ireland team, and one of the greatest of all time (GOAT) sports figure in the Irish rugby. ~ from a Kiwi!

NZ’s game management was just incredible, this World Cup is off the hook! Ireland were the best Rugby team in the world over the last two seasons and took Rugby to the next level but the Allblacks are World Cup specialists along with SA

That was a proper test match. I’m so proud of my All Blacks, and it takes two to tango. Big respect to Ireland but rugby is a cruel sport.

Let us not forget the performance by Aki tonight. The man has been absolutely outstanding for the Green Machine.

Springbok fan here, Ireland was so confident they thought they had the WorldCup in the bag af their win against South Africa, forgetting they never made through a qauter final. Never under estimate teams that wear WorldCup wins 3x on their Rugby Jerseys😂😂the Springboks sent you'll off right into this trap.

I was utterly amazed that the general feeling was Ireland as favourites. with a 0% knock out record in past world cups that is a massive mental hurdle to overcome in a game with almost nothing between the 2 teams. i had this game as a coin toss. And that is was is was but what an immense game of rugby congrats to hoth teams.

Incredible contest,class is permanent,the shit Richie Mccaw wasnt bad was he ….❤ & ✊ Sam

i knew it ,too much confidence during the past irish press conferences joking smiling . remember to be number one (world ranking) is one thing, but world cup competition is something else.

I watched the interview a couple of day's ago about how the ABS were going to aproach the Game, Aron smith said,we aren't afraid,we welcome the task ahead of us, we've been working up to this point,were ready The look of calm on his face when he said it just gave me the feeling, we've got this,,

Im a kiwi from NZ n i always cheer on the opposition. I love my ABs n i know they can do the job,but for me to cheer on the oppositions is better because i want them to know how winning the world cup feels like n knowing they can matched the best n its good for there countrymen. A massive ups to Ireland they gave it all out there. Hold your heads up fellas. Supper proud of how you have come in the world cup. Best game ever. Respect.

Stop asking M.Williams to be on the Show, because he gives insight on games while being biased , you need someone with a clear head that understands the game😂

Joe Schmidt did a number on Andy Farrell. Ian Foster is very lucky to have him on his side. I don't know who the ABs defense coach is but he sure played his part.

Semi finals looking like a southern hemisphere romp....all the best the Boks and Fiji 👍

The Irish are always humble, genuine, and honest....but play hard! Thank you guys...NZ'er (with Irish ancestry)

Couldn't happen to a more deserving panel. Enjoy it

All the experts in the comment section. The truth is both teams played extremely well. It came down to incredibly fine margins. None of us have a clue how hard it is to play rugby at this level.

They beat South Africa who deliberately played at 70% and then the Irish pundits went on like they have won the world cup.. Welcome to the big leagues Ireland and Sexton... You were humbled..

So I guess all these pundits are unemployed now. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🇿🇦

Ireland did what they had to Thing is the AB’s did more… And then they had Ardie and Sam and Whitelock and and AND‼️

AB's have the hugest respect for Ireland - and that was why we won... we played our 110% game - because of the superb Ireland Team. Huge respect.

Im a Springbok supporter and im sorry to let you Irish supporters know that you were never going to beat the All Blacks in this Quarter final WC.. There is no could have , would have , or should have .... No , there was no way . Respect the mighty All Blacks .

Be proud of them, they played their guts out. No shame in their effort. They just went up against a cohesive, well drilled, super fit side.

Good to see people giving critical analysis as they see it and separating the emotion from the line of reasoning. Overall, imho: 1. NZ got a good start (essential) going 13 up. 2. Ireland did not convert from their corner kicks made a big difference. 3. NZ did really well to not concede at the breakdown to Ireland as much. 4. Ireland had a few chances eg try chance and Sexton missing a penalty then it's 1pt and a drop-goal might have changed things. 5. NZ showed sheer talent with 3 tries and rapid attack from out deep to go over. Ireland needed position/territory to then grind which as said the 3 corner kicks did not convert. On aggregate NZ showed a bit more ability than Ireland even with 2 yellows but Ireland could still have pipped them it was that close.

The biggest mistake the management made they never rotated the team during the pool games. Knock out rugby is different. Pool games mean nothing. The real rugby starts in die quarters.

Big respect to Ireland🙏Keep your heads up Fellas 💯👌👏World cup heart break😥🏆 Congrats and proud of our Boys ABs 💯👏🥳

Proud of the lads it's easy to support a team that always wins ...the boys in green are warriors and gave us magical moments and will give more in the future

I think the big lesson for Ireland is don't play your staring 15 each week and don't mouth off to the All Black Captin (Peter O'Mahony). Unlucky Ireland.

What a game. Could have gone either way. Kudos to Ireland. AB turn up today. A victory for both set of fans.

Ireland should have taken the penalty kicks from the beginning 🙄 it's knockout stages. They ended up chasing the game the whole time

It's tough at the top boys. At this level of rugby, it comes down to the team that makes the least mistakes on the day that wins.

As an English fan this was a fantastic match to watch, so close, great play on both sides, didn’t agree with first sending off, NZ just implemented a their game plan better. All of Ireland can come and support England this afternoon now

Ireland didn't take the points as they were offered rather go for the try...ABs took all their points on offer ..that's why they lost Disrespected the opposition....and a superpower of the game at that...

And all the tries scored tonight were by new Zealand players or x players 😂😂😂 even the ref and sextons whining did help ireland

2 small nations on the world map, but 2 giants on the rugby field. This match should have been the final. I had a hard time deciding who to support. On 1 hand the perennial favourites of Rugby, I would love to see them be on top of the world again. on the other hand, I would love to see a new team lift the trophy. A dark horse to surprise the world. This match didn't disappoint

Sam Cane made a big statement tonite....to Peter O'Mahoney...mate I didnt even hear your name mentioned by the commentators during the game.

The way the master Sam Whitelock closed off that ball at the end! That image will forever be etched into everyone’s minds we need to make a statue of him crouching over that ball!!!

Thank u Ireland 🇮🇪 for making world rugby so incredibly interesting again its all u. Up the ABs✊️

Everyone was talking about Ireland and France to win the World Cup and no one gave those All Blacks a chance before the World Cup even started, yet the All Blacks is the face of Rugby and the most successful team in any sport 🏉 well that is a reminder to all of us that you have to always acknowledge and respect a true Champion 🏆

Like a lot of Kiwis pre this world cup, I always wanted Ireland to win this if the All Blacks couldn't. I know the Irish are proud of their team, and will rightly remain so. That's more than just that they are a winning team, it's massively about the fact that they play hard but in the spirit of the game. Hats off to you Ireland. Just remember that a loss doesn't define a team or a country. Stay proud.

NZ won the set piece battle, the breakdown and the tactical kicking game. Ireland weren’t poor at all the ABs just had the edge in game plan and execution of the key components of the game.

Revenge is sweetest when its served up at a rwc quarter final. A shame ABs aren't going to be playing England in the semi final. Least we forget.

Did POM even play? Got outplayed by "just a sh#t Ritchie Mccaw"

be proud brothers 🇮🇪 from a new zealander you had everyone here on the edge of their seats! what a banger of a game. now for our 4th 🏆🇳🇿🇳🇿

When it counted Ireland couldn’t do it AGAIN

Remember guys, you are dealing with the greatest team over the last 30 years, not just the last 1 or 2 years.

I think it's exciting that the top level of rugby has become a lot closer. Teams go in cycles, New Zealand are on their way back and I wouldn't be surprised to see England rediscover their mojo. Ireland is right up there with France and the Boks as teams NZ respect , even fear, (England, too) and we don't even underestimate Scotland these days. As for Fiji and Samoa, these are tiny countries, how do they do so well?

Fair play for the NZ management for out onto the field to show respect for a savage game, total respect. 🇮🇪 🤝🇳🇿

I don't think Ireland should be so hard on themselves. That game was a cliff hanger & none more so than at the very end. It could have gone either way. The AB's dug deep when down to 14 players, twice. Ireland scored a try in the first instance but pointless during the second. That was really their moment but it didn't happen. But they where only movements away at the very end from snatching it. I had picked Ireland to win & I am in NZ. Bad luck Ireland but glad our boys are still in it. Game of the tournament thus far. Be proud.

The difference was " the Black Jersey"

I know we ain't at our best. But we are still the all Blacks 😊

Beaten by the better team on the day now eat the humble pie and take the loss you pundits rob kearney eat it

It was a very good performance. We almost did it despite poor lineouts and scrums. But NZ were better today. It may take us a while yet to get to a final and win this thing. That’s what sport is about.

Forget the rugby for a bit, let’s look how clean and beautiful the rugby field was, no bloody advertisement. Thank you 🇫🇷 for not allowing alcohol ads on your sport ground.

Being world nr1 mean nothing in a WC. Irish fans blowing their horns too soon, is this was the WC you should’ve won. Lesson, never underestimate the ABs.

this game was like the Finals....Awesome rugby by both teams........

Excuses already. NZ with two yellow cards Irish failed to capitalise on one of them which did prove costly. The NZ playmakers nullified a lot of Irish opportunities.

No rotation in the pool phase has come back to bite Ireland. All the teams that have gone deep in world cups know you need to rotate the squad to keep your main starting 15 fresh.

The difference is IRELAND ..its just not in our nature to dominate on a Global stage ..we will always be the hard luck story..PS anyone thinks Josh van der flier is the " World Rugby player of the year " is smoking something Strong ..Ardie Savea is twice the player he is

Us AB's had to fight as we did, because of the respect we have for Ireland. We gave everything we had to give. Don't feel bad Ireland. The All Blacks choked for 20 years.

Jordie Barrett was the difference and Sexton wasn’t really on it

They were just better than us 💚💚

On a normal day I would want Ireland to win but their fans were so arrogant

Kiwis don't have to do much, our South African brothers are handling the comment section 😂😂

To be fair, it's taken a lot of graft for Ireland to get where it is today, and to have access to the lessons at this level. There are inherent insecurities in us as a people and on the long journey to get here, there's been lots of room for believing in the back of our minds that our insecurities are justified. All the hype about being No.1 team in the world, mixed with all the hype about the AB's being weakened seems an obvious thing to not fall for if you're on the sidelines or learned it in the arena years ago. But this is the first time the Ireland team has really had that lesson put in front of them in a way that it can be actualized. Perhaps I'm way off the mark. I don't know. But this team is at a place where it's earned that spot in the penthouse and can learn at the requisite level.

Thank you for the spectacle ! (from France)

Why do the Irish dudes on this show suddenly look sad?? Weren't you guys so confident and arrogant in the week leading up to the game??😂🤣

Not sure how 99% of people wrote off ABs as if their not the 3x champions , knowing Ireland have the mental demons of never going past quarter finals , ever lol at least they’ll keep that perfect record in tact ✅ point is you NEVER write off the ABs , Ever .

The difference between the teams is we in Ireland are a nation of bottlers. In every sport, as soon as it gets to any important stage we bottle it. There was not 1 area or 1 mistake. That was mistakes everywhere, in every aspect, because they didnt turn up mentally. Being proud for running around and expending energy is not language winning nations use

My god that last 7 minutes after Aaron Smith kicked the ball away pointlessly was stressful for a Kiwi to watch. Massive defense both sides, what a time for Sam Cane and Ardie Savea to play the best games they've played in more than a year.

DONT EVER COMPARE SEXTON TO CARTER AGAIN

Ireland really played well in general. The ABs won today, but there'll be great times in the future for Ireland

Change of tone today from these so called experts 😂

The exciting thing, is now for the first time there is at least 5 teams that can beat each other on their day!

Pack those bags Ireland… 😂 hilarious… Ireland thought they’d won the World Cup before it even started and that’s why Ireland have become a disliked team… zombie zombie zombie…😂

Humility won. The Irish have forgotten the humility of their forefathers. The Kiwis remembered - just in time.

The south rises again baby come on Fiji and Saffas make us proud 👏 😊

As an Abs fan we have lost a few games at World Cups. 1987-2011 if we had lost today I would still of been proud just like the Irish fans should be. What a game. IRB needs and uppercut for draw, that should of been final or at least semi.

It’s a pity now 2 of the best 4 teams are out of the WC before the semi-final.

The All Blacks are the best international rugby team in the history of the sport!! End of story….

The southern Hemisphere showing up! Lets go South Africa and Fiji. Clean sweep!!