It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.
The drop goal is on its way from Beauden Barrett but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.
Dave Kilcoyne comes on.
Andrew Porter comes off.
New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Brodie Retallick getting some game time.
New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Codie Taylor being replaced.
New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Dalton Papali'i getting some game time.
New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Sam Cane being replaced.
The New Zealand supporters go wild as Jordie Barrett successfully kicks the penalty goal.
The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Jordie Barrett as they hook it left.
New Zealand sub Dane Coles comes onto the field.
Brodie Retallick departs for New Zealand.
Ireland sub Ronan Kelleher comes onto the field.
Dan Sheehan departs for Ireland.
It was a certain try if Ireland hadn't been impeded, the referee agrees and awards the penalty try.
Codie Taylor (New Zealand) is shown a yellow card
New Zealand sub Anton Lienert-Brown comes onto the field.
Leicester Fainga'anuku departs for New Zealand.
New Zealand sub Fletcher Newell comes onto the field.
Tyrel Lomax departs for New Zealand.
New Zealand sub Tamaiti Williams comes onto the field.
Ethan de Groot departs for New Zealand.
The defensive line has been broken as Hugo Keenan goes through the gap.
Ireland sub Conor Murray comes onto the field.
Jamison Gibson-Park departs for Ireland.
The defensive line has been broken as Jimmy O'Brien goes through the gap.
Sam Whitelock comes on for New Zealand.
Shannon Frizell leaves the field.
Jack Conan comes on for Ireland.
Josh van der Flier leaves the field.
Joe McCarthy comes on for Ireland.
Iain Henderson leaves the field.
Johnny Sexton steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.
What a run here by Aaron Smith as they get over the gainline!
Jimmy O'Brien comes on for Ireland.
Mack Hansen leaves the field.
The touch judges raise their flags as Jordie Barrett kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by New Zealand results in a try for Will Jordan.
That's a great try assist by Richie Mo'unga.
What a run here by Richie Mo'unga as they get over the gainline!
Finlay Bealham comes on.
Tadhg Furlong comes off.
What a run here by Hugo Keenan as they get over the gainline!
The second half kicks off.
The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
Johnny Sexton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pick and go results in a try for Ireland as Jamison Gibson-Park goes over.
Aaron Smith (New Zealand) is shown a yellow card
The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Richie Mo'unga will have to re-adjust the radar.
Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Ardie Savea.
Trouble here as Ardie Savea breaches the defence.
Rieko Ioane sets up the try.
Trouble here as Ardie Savea breaches the defence.
Trouble here as Garry Ringrose breaches the defence.
Johnny Sexton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Brilliant skill shown there by Bundee Aki as they go over the white wash for a try.
Trouble here as Bundee Aki breaches the defence.
James Lowe played a key part in that try.
Trouble here as Dan Sheehan breaches the defence.
Johnny Sexton adds the points for Ireland.
Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Leicester Fainga'anuku
Rieko Ioane sets up the try.
This is dangerous for the defence as Leicester Fainga'anuku bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.
This is dangerous for the defence as Beauden Barrett bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.
A gap opened in the defence and Jamison Gibson-Park took full advantage.
Jordie Barrett makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Richie Mo'unga kicks the penalty.
We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.
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It was a dumb decision to kick the while Cheslin was running to charge down the kick.
So with 3 minutes to go, NZ 4 points ahead, and the ABs in possession at a ruck a few metres inside the Irish half, the NZ halfback decides now is the time to give the ball back to Ireland - to give the opponent one last crack.
The low-percentage box kick was what Ireland were hoping for from Smith.
NZ could have retained the ball hitting up runners, passing to put pressure on the Irish defence, which in turn may even have forced the Irish to concede a penalty.
Instead, it was Ireland who held the ball for remainder of the game (deep in NZ's half), until Sam Whitelock's turnover.
Perhaps someone can explain to me the genius of Smith's decision.
Tell me why I am wrong.
Well stated! The kick was worse than getting the yellow card. The dumbest thing that Smith could have done! Yet it seems to be ignored by all and sundry!
Both teams were under immense pressure with adrenaline pumping and fatigue at highest levels. Such was the contest.
Half backs get smashed by bigger opponents, 6 ft 5 - 6 ft 7 monsters who could destroy you and steal the ball.
You’ve got 1.5 seconds to see something then decide to kick or pass.
No, teams are to good at the breakdown these days if you play safe and get a clean out wrong Ireland get a penalty and a 30-40metre head start.
The boks gonna win tonight
Well Done All Blacks
YES to Southern Hemisphere.
Well done All Blacks and Ireland. It is tough play, when one has to rely on an "impartial" ref.
Let's us respect each others teams!
But hej - I am looking forward again to a Springbok - All Black final!
I acknowledge that the best team won on the night but we no longer respect Zealand rugby like we did we will make life on the pitch he’ll for yous in the future the ref was poor ground rugby has no place in the modern game. Explain why players are allowed to go to ground in multiplayer and why Ireland were penalised in the scrum area and it was the NZ props on the ground. Early penalties hurt Ireland crazy referees
funny to see how you dont mention the countless times ireland players got away with tackling nz players around the neck. The all blacks have one of their worst winning percentages with Wayne Barnes as ref who has been consistently bad for the all blacks (2007 france quarterfinal forward pass for instance). There was no excuse, Ireland had their best chance with Wayne Barnes as ref and still didnt make it despite how much they also got away with themselves.
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Once again Ireland came into a world cup as No 1 and once again the QF curse could not be broken... To all the Irish fans - You'll never participate in a Rugby World Cup final you'll only watch it on the tv. Thanks for coming - at least this time you do not have to travel so far home but its still empty handed.
Show some respect. Ireland was incredible and who knows what their future holds
I look forward to Nick Bishop yet again telling us how NZ's defence is it's weakness. Those wide turnovers were gold...black gold.
AB’s were immense. Massive reply to all their critics, game plan on point, Cane was immense. Won the game with 2 yellow’s
ireland should have won bro
No, they had three kiwi pros, Allblacks a man short for 20 minutes. Ireland did well but they did end up short.
lol - I mean lol
no ways
Got to feel for the Irish: so close yet so far.
fuck u Ireland
New Zealand should be both relieved to be in it at half time and disappointed they don’t have a lead.
Who has it in the second half? Ireland to find their mojo on attack or All Blacks to settle down their nerves and clinically drive them into the ground?
How NZ dominated most the first half they should of been pissed they didnt get more reward.
A shame, the Irish just don’t know what it’s like to play finals footy. Some dumb, or arrogant, play at the beginning. They should have won that.
New Zealand +6
Sexton, you can do it🤩
no man bloody hell fuck sexton
Huge pressure on Ireland just to finally escape the quarters after Sexton and a myriad of others like Aki, O'Mahony, etc, all failed to deal with the pressure of expectation in 2019, pressure that's now off the charts.
Allblacks have no expectations, they're not expected to win by anybody, most fans think they're weak and most of the retiring players won the world cup in 2015 so they're there for the spectacle, to make up the numbers as they bring to a close their worst ever modern coaches tenure with a shellacking at the hands of the Irish All-stars.
Worst NZ world cup performance of all time if they lose. All NZ hopes are in Ireland caving to pressure. This is a final for NZ. just a QF for Ireland.
Huge game for both teams I can't believe anyone in their right mind would write of the All blacks ok they lost to France but they have got better and know how to play the tournament
Is anyone actually seriously writing the All Blacks off? Anyone who actually understands rugby? I doubt it.
Shellacking? Maybe. Lets hope the A.B's play to a level that tests the Irish team, if for nothing else a good preparation match for the lads in green. Should they be victorious I hope they go all the way.