New Zealand end Sexton’s career with more World Cup woe for Ireland

October 15, 2023

PUBLISHED : 15 Oct 2023 at 04:45

Johnny Sexton was unable to lead Ireland to the World Cup semi-finals. (Photo: AFP)

PARIS – Three-time champions New Zealand inflicted more World Cup heartbreak on Ireland on Saturday, beating them 28-24 to bring a bitterly disappointing end to Irish captain Johnny Sexton’s stellar career.

The All Blacks avenged a historic home series defeat at the hands of Ireland last year, taking their chances when they had them in clinical fashion at the Stade de France.

The…