Ireland fell just short of making a World Cup final as they lost 17-10 to New Zealand.
It was a disastrous start for Ireland as they found themselves 10-0 down to start off but Ireland were aided by New Zealand missing both their conversions.
And a try right before the half put Ireland right back in it.
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And straight from kick off Ireland managed to run with a try with Andrew Smith taking full advantage of a loose ball to tie the game.
And they nearly had another quick fire try to take the lead and Ireland appeared to be in dream land.
New Zealand had Ireland on the ropes deep into the second half and appeared to have a try only for it to be disallowed with a knock on and with two and a half minutes to go New Zealand had the ball five metres out.
Ireland defended heroically but with a minute and 30 seconds left New Zealand crossed the line.
And with the final play Ireland had the ball and were looking for some magic but it wasn't to be for Ireland as tired bodies.
The performances will give the side great hope with the Paris Olympics now just two years away and a great experience for a side that now enter the elite in Rugby sevens.
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