An emotional Johnny Sexton after his rugby career ends in heartbreak

"You gotta work hard for fairytale endings. We didn't get it. That's life."

- Johnny. 🥺

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[jacobwinn]

Kiwi here, nothing but huge respect for JS. He's fundamentally changed Irish rugby, they're well on the map, still a force to be reckoned with, and his team won a series here in NZ which is no small thing. He and this team might've bowed out in the QF, but that felt like a final. Huge respect to Ireland, you'll be back.

[yannsarajevo]

Good luck, Johnny, and thank you for everything you have brought to this great Irish team, to your country and to our sport. Great respect from a French supporter.

[hankgoldenshaft]

So proud of my ABs and nothing but massive respect for the Irish. Just an amazing game

[johntipeti]

from nz. no one lost today. ireland won the hearts of new zealanders also & the respect that goes with it. today was our day tomorrow is another day. congratulations to BOTH ireland and our all blacks. i wish you well johnny. you have been a stalwart of the pride of ireland.

[IrishTechnicalThinker]

I'm so proud of our nation going out fighting and never gave up! Every single player should be standing tall with pride with that performance.

[AlexKeyblader]

Spanish AllBlacks supporter here; Ireland is my 2nd fav national team because this guy. This man has been incredible for every single rugbier in the entire world. Legend.

[brianmckeon]

Johnny, youv've made every irishman and woman proud to be Irish during your leadership of the national side. Thank you.

[camillep]

Bravo à l’Irlande 🇮🇪 pour son magnifique parcours, vous pouvez être fiers de votre équipe! Merci aux supporters Irlandais qui ont mis une belle ambiance dans les rue de Paris avec beaucoup de joie et de respect ! Vous êtes les meilleurs supporters du monde ❤ 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪

[pn]

My heart was beating so hard for the Irish team during the last 2 minutes. Respect from France 🇫🇷

[ghoward]

Never mind Ireland 🇮🇪 you guys can be proud of your boys, Ireland rugby is a formidable foe and will be from now and the future. Cheers from NZ

[stephenbrett]

As a NZ fan and American, Johnny is pure class and it has been a pleasure and privilege to watch him on the pitch for years. Bless him on his future endeavors.

[mar]

What a player! An amazing career with one of the best team in the world. Greetings from Argentina!!

[emervillemain]

Well done Ireland. I’m so proud of you. What an emotional match.💚💚

[johnreidy]

So proud of this amazing man So sorry it didn’t finish as we all wanted. Thank you Johnny and all the team.

[justjules-pourlyequipped]

Be proud Ireland you did so well and your fans were superb ❤❤❤❤❤

[rg]

As England fan I have nothing but respect for this man, great player and class act a credit to Rugby . Ireland deserved better today would genuinely have loved to have seen them in the Final best team in the world at the moment and how cruel sport can be at times .

[vincecowell]

best game ive watched in world cup, hats off 2 great sides

[ryanomahony]

JOHNNEY DO NOT WORRY OR BE UPSET ??? IRELAND ARE SO SO PROUD OF YOU & TEAM YOU ARE EXCEPTIONAL !!! PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR LITTLE BOY & YOUR SELF !!! CONGRATS ON A WONDERFUL CAREER AND THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL TIMES WE HAD WITH YOU !!!

[MrLinuxguru]

Love you Johnny you did the country proud 👏 it's been an amazing journey

[sckairau]

You should be proud, that was an intense matchup, Big ups to Ireland