All Blacks number eight Ardie Savea speaking on ITV Sport: "There was a lot riding on this week. It was one of those test matches that was a battle. To go out there and play against a world-class Irish squad. We gave the fans what they wanted.

"A big testament to this Irish team. They have set the standard this whole year. I just want to send love to them. I am just so proud of my boys."

On winning despite two yellow cards: "To be honest, I kind of didn't notice. We just had to dig deep and we got through in the end."

Tommy Bowe
Former Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

I am heartbroken. So much excitement, so much optimism about this Irish team going into this World Cup. They have played some scintillating rugby.

They have shown why they are number one. They went into this match knowing what a monumental challenge it was going to be against the All Blacks but realistically it came down to another quarter-final, Ireland's eighth quarter-final and they didn't play to the level that they would have wanted.

The camera is on Johnny Sexton now, he is a broken man. There is a broken country here, so many Ireland fans and unfortunately it is not to be.

The All Blacks, of course, will now face Argentina in the semi-finals.

They'll be heavy favourites to make the final.

Will this forever be Ireland's big missed opportunity?

Penny for his thoughts?

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Sean Fitzpatrick
Ex All Blacks captain on ITV Sport

What an unbelievable game of rugby union. We had to take the game to Ireland, they are the world number one for a reason and either team could have won.

I am lost for words. I knew the All Blacks had a game in them, but it was the way they delivered and put pressure on Ireland.

A word on Jordie Barrett, who kicked that crucial penalty and then produced the tackle of the match to hold up Ronan Kelleher on the line as the Irish maul barrelled over.

That was a monumental effort at both ends.

Chris Henry
Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio Ulster

The quarter-final roadblock continues for us. They were so close to making history, it seems so unfair we were unable to get across the line.

Andy Farrell is now down on the pitch and giving is players a hug.

He has a brief word with Sexton and works his way around the rest of the team.

What can you say in a moment like this?

Andrew Mehrtens
Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

I don't know what to say. I've tried to convince myself all week that there is no shame in losing and I'd love to see Ireland, the world's number one team, go through if New Zealand couldn't. I'll tell you what, I don't think my heart has been going that quickly and that strongly since goodness knows when and probably when I was playing.

I am gutted for Ireland and clearly proud of New Zealand.

Sexton is still shaking his head in the middle of the pitch. Who can blame him.

Ireland were so close, but it wasn't enough.

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It's a real shame that this is a quarter-final. That was fitting of a semi-final or even a decider.

That was an extraordinary game of rugby.

Chris Henry
Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio Ulster

I don't know what to say, what a titanic effort from both sides.

There is shock in this stadium, so many things were in place for this team to make history and it is so heart-breaking.

It was a wall of black from New Zealand and Ireland couldn't get through it.

This will take a while for most of us to comprehend.

Johnny Sexton is standing there. His eyes are glazed over as he holds off the tears.

It wasn't supposed to end this way for him.

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Dave: Game of the tournament - neither side deserved to go out.

Alex: I'm absolutely gutted for Ireland. What a game.

Andrew: Incredible rugby, from both sides. The All Blacks had a game-plan for Ireland and they executed it to perfection.

It just goes to show, you can never, ever write the All Blacks off.

That was heroic.

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Bundee Aki is in tears. That was a remarkable final five minutes.

New Zealand were just so good in defence and Ireland didn't have an answer.

It's all over in Paris!

The Irish players fall to their knees!

Johnny Sexton is shaking his head. He can't believe this is it.