Postpublished at 20:07 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
New Zealand are into 20 phases here and are steadily moving towards the Irish line.
Slow and steady here as the forwards do the work.
Summary
New Zealand defend heroically to beat Ireland in superb quarter-final in Paris
Ireland had 37 phases of ball in final minutes but All Blacks held on
Captain Johnny Sexton's final match for Ireland ends in agonising defeat
World number one side Ireland have never won a World Cup quarter-final
Ireland's 17-match winning run ends as All Blacks eye fourth world title
New Zealand will face Argentina in Friday's semi-final in Paris
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Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
'Ireland, Ireland' rings out in Paris as New Zealand continue to push.
James Lowe puts in a huge hit but the All Blacks keep it tight.
'Jitters from New Zealand'published at 20:05 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
Chris Henry
Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio UlsterUndoubtedly there are going to be jitters from New Zealand and Ireland have put the pressure on. We need this Irish team hunting just like they have done in this tournament.
Postpublished at 20:04 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
New Zealand win the line-out just outside the Irish 22.
They go through the forwards and begin to chip away at the Irish defence.
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Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
Ireland put a massive push on in the scrum and think they've won the penalty but Wayne Barnes blows the other way.
Porter again is the guilty party.
Postpublished at 20:03 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
We've another stoppage after Ireland knock the ball on following a bit of volleyball outside the New Zealand 22.
Postpublished at 20:02 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
New Zealand collect the kick and win an early penalty as Andrew Porter infringes at the first ruck of the game.
Richie Mo’unga looks to go long but he slices it. Signs of early nerves from the All Blacks.
'The stage is set'published at 20:02 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
Tommy Bowe
Former Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 LiveAnother quarter-final. The stage is set. Ireland as the number one team in the world up against the ferocious All Blacks, who are here to prove a point.
May the best team win.
'Everyone is pumped'published at 20:02 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
Chris Henry
Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio UlsterEveryone is pumped and everyone is ready. Two unbelievably passionate fanbases and teams are ready to go here.
Kick-offpublished at 20:01 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
Johnny Sexton gets us under way in Paris.
This has the potential to be very, very special.
Wayne Barnes is the man in the middle, by the way.
Ireland rise to challengepublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland v New Zealand (20:00 BST)
We'll take that response as 'challenge accepted'.
Not long before we get under way.
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Ireland v New Zealand (20:00 BST)
Matt Gault
BBC Sport NI at Stade de FranceIreland met the haka by forming the number eight in memory of former player and coach Anthony Foley, who passed away in 2016 just before Ireland secured their first-ever win over the All Blacks in Chicago.
Poignant.
Postpublished at 19:58 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland v New Zealand (20:00 BST)
Ireland are repeating the '8' in response to the Haka.
They did this in memory of the late former Munster head coach Anthony Foley in Chicago in 2016.
Foley passed away in Paris the month before that famous encounter.
What a tribute to an Irish legend.
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Never underestimate the All Blacks on the big stages... they are not favourites tonight, but you must do the right things to beat them.
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Postpublished at 19:57 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland v New Zealand (20:00 BST)
The anthems are done and dusted.
Now it's time for the Haka. After a huddle, the All Blacks walk into position under a barrage of noise.
Will Ireland rise to the challenge?
From Rome to Parispublished at 19:56 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland v New Zealand (20:00 BST)
Shane Lowry can't get enough of the Rugby World Cup.
He doesn't look anywhere near as nervous as the rest of us.I suppose this is a doddle compared to playing at the Ryder Cup.
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Ireland v New Zealand (20:00 BST)
Both sets of players are looking properly pumped for this.
You'd expect no less.
Postpublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland v New Zealand (20:00 BST)
It's time for the anthems.
First up, it's Ireland's Call.
Image source, Getty ImagesA moment's silencepublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland v New Zealand (20:00 BST)
We'll now observe a moment's silence as a mark of solidarity with all those affected by the tragic events in Israel, Gaza and Arras in France.
'Never write off New Zealand'published at 19:51 British Summer Time 14 October 2023
Ireland v New Zealand (20:00 BST)
Craig Gilroy
Former Ireland wing speaking on BBC Radio UlsterIt is hard to believe that New Zealand are seen to be the underdogs in this game.
New Zealand still have players that are so successful and you can never write them off, but they are going to face such tough opposition tonight.