Thrilling 37-phase final attack! | Ireland v New Zealand | Rugby World Cup 2023

Relive the lung-busting 37-phase final play during the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final epic between Ireland and New Zealand at the State de France, Paris. We join the action with the All Blacks leading by four points, about to kick the ball back to Ireland on the halfway line!

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[gre.m]

I've never cried as much after a game in my life, we just sat there in the stadium with tears rolling down our cheeks.. absolute heartbreak.. Well done NZ great rugby nation for a reason.

[EATHinNZ]

One of the best games of rugby I've ever seen, not just for the gameplay but the intensity and what was at stake. As a proud All Blacks supporter this kind of competition is exactly what we need and I loved every minute of it, especially being the underdogs against Ireland, would have never seen that coming a decade ago, proud of how far they've come and for making the international rugby stage more competitive

[connorrice]

If you look at 1:04 Anton Lienert-Brown is on the other side of the field! Comes all the way across to make the dominant tackle at 1:10 that slowed the Irish momentum! Unreal

[mitchellnganeko]

I'm going to miss Aaron Smith. He made sure we were on point and kept our boys on their toes. That Anton LB hit was awesome

[sammacaulay]

TOURNAMENT DEFINING passage of defence from the boys in black! Love hearing Aaron Smith through the ref mic at the 3:48 breakdown, encouraging Ardie to get up and keep defending after he thought he'd won the penalty - epitomises the togetherness of this team right now which was required to hold out the World Number 1s for 37 phases and over 5 mins of play - what a match!

[rajasadventures]

3:48
Loved Aaron Smith screaming “Get up, Ardie!”
How champions do it - don’t fret, get up and finish the job!

[raiskari]

This whole game was absolutely beautiful to watch. I will say that this is the best game of rugby I have every watched. The level of skill, game management, execution and discipline in this game was phenomenal.

[jrmop]

Best stat of the game, NZ made 0 handling errors throughout the whole game. All coaches dream of that stat.

[pedrorivera]

37 phases with no penalties. "Offense wins games - Defense wins championships"

[apanuisoldier]

The work from the tight forwards in those 37 phases was amazing for big bodies to make the tackle and then get back up and go again. Whitelock, Tamaiti Williams, Guzzler... boys kept going and working for each other. The fact that no penalties were conceded is mindblowing - Heart of a champion

[shinankoku]

What a great game. And what a great finish! I usually root for NZ, but I would’ve loved to have seen Ireland win this. They looked exhausted by the end; they certainly left it all on the field. And the sportsmanship at the end! I love this game.

[fionnmcloughlin]

As an Irish fan that game against All blacks and quarter SA vs France are probably the best games of rugby to ever be played since probably the 2015 RWC NZ vs Australia. I can't remember any other international game between 2015 and 2023 as good.

[ravenblack]

"You shall not pass!"
What a defense by the Mighty All Blacks!
Southern Hemisphere all the way!
♥️🇿🇦

[seekeanchew]

I am humbled by the respect each team has for the other. That last 9 minutes played in the right spirit and the manner each team handled themselves is a fantastic example in any sport.

[NebulousHappening]

The world should learn to settle all conflicts on the Rugby field. Credit to both teams - you showed the true meaning of the human spirit.

[goodmorningsahib]

Possibly the best defensive win I’ve ever seen. Congrats Allblacks

[poerava]

Tamaiti Williams is one of the most influential players in the last few minutes, perhaps the key player of this section. Shutting down Bundee and putting in some serious work

If you watch the games Tamaiti has played, his impact is palpable. His commitment to tackling is probably the most unspoken about things on the all blacks arsenal, which is the sting in the defence. His tackle are comparable to a grid iron front row player flying off the line head first into attackers. He hides on the sides of the rucks like an assassin and players that ever get a hit from him, always second guess themselves when approaching him again. He is exceptional and lifts the team with each hit. His work rate has been improving also. Observe the last few minutes of the win against Ireland, when he made a few tackles in a row. Phenomenal stuff. This guy has a mortgage on that props jersey and he scrummages very well. I’m excited to see his running and passing game develop too. Exceptional player. I would start him against SA.

If you watch the games Tamaiti has played, his impact is palpable. His commitment to tackling is probably the most unspoken about things on the all blacks arsenal, which is the sting in the defence. His tackle are comparable to a grid iron front row player flying off the line head first into attackers. He hides on the sides of the rucks like an assassin and players that ever get a hit from him, always second guess themselves when approaching him again. He puts that tingle down the spine of attackers, that he’s gonna hit and hit hard. Not yet at the level of the legend of the late Jerry Colins RIP, yet he’s heading that way. His power of defence is under rated as he does it from a stationary position, falling forward into a crouch and then dives forwards and upwards. It’s immense. Look at his tackle on McCarthy in the 79th min and 35th second of the game. Man. And McCarthy is not a small man but gets his chopped down like a match stick by Tamaiti.

He is exceptional and lifts the team with each hit. His work rate has been improving also. Observe the last few minutes of the win against Ireland, when he made a few tackles in a row. Phenomenal stuff. This guy has a mortgage on that props jersey and he scrummages very well. I’m excited to see his running and passing game develop too. Exceptional player. I would start him against SA.

His work rate in the last few minutes. Mammoth work rate:

Reaching and grabbing the shoe laces of Ringrose to make sure he fell at the 78th and 4th second mark.

Chopping down another Irish attackers legs in the 78th minute and 30th second.

Almost pushing over Irish ruck attacker over the ball at the 79th minute and 8th second.

Massive Tackle on Bundee Aki in the 79th minute and 28 second mark.

His subsequent massive tackle, two in a row, chopping out the legs of McCarthy, diving at him, after putting in a big hit at the 79th min and 35 second mark.

Another massive tackle on Bundee at the 81st min and 40 second mark.

[pobzy]

I'm shaking. I'm sitting in my chair and my hands are shaking after watching that. Struggling to type after watching the end to a game I've already seen the ending of so many times already. This meant so much more than just a game to us. I struggle every time I even talk to someone about it. Well done to New Zealand. But this tore me apart. I can't properly share how much I love this game and how painfully great this world cup has been. Go on New Zealand! I hope yee win the whole thing after that.

[andreiandrofski]

As proud as I am that the AB's won, it always sucks watching the other team as it sinks in. This is one of the best games of rugby I've ever seen, and as frustrating as it is for Ireland, they have nothing to be ashamed of.

[farhannawaz]

The most anxiety-inducing play ever unleashed on the rugby field! Even on second watch, legit goosebumps just as when witnessed it live.