In a thrilling game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ireland beat the All Blacks for the first time in 111 years.
After a monumental effort in the first half, one which saw Ireland hold a 25-8 lead after 40 minutes, New Zealand came back hard in the second half.
The All Blacks got to within four points but Joe Schmidt's side resisted what is usually an irresistible force.
Reaction, not just from Ireland, has been one of astonishment.
What a bloody brilliant win. Historic ! Well played Ireland - my timeline will no doubt be full of apologies 😂😂😂😂😂👍🏼
— Will Carling (@willcarling) November 5, 2016
What a first half from @IrishRugby . I now have my Irish top on. #RugbyFamily. @lionsofficial #WeBelieve
— Scott Quinnell (@ScottQuinnell) November 5, 2016
Congratulations @IrishRugby what a win.The best thing about history is creating it. You boys have done yourselves and your country proud. 🇮🇪
— Scott Quinnell (@ScottQuinnell) November 5, 2016
Best thing about this four try Ireland score line is that there has been no element of luck about it.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) November 5, 2016
That's it; first win for Ireland over the All Blacks and it's going to be thoroughly deserved.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) November 5, 2016
Congratulations to the Irish team for their historical win over New Zealand today; an outstanding performance.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) November 5, 2016
What an amazing game for @IrishRugby v @AllBlacks, a piece of history has been made. Passion commitment heart and emotion👍🏼
— Lewis Moody (@LewisMoody7) November 5, 2016
What a win! Massive congrats to Ireland 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
— Danny Care (@dannycare) November 5, 2016
Sat at my sister in laws wedding in Ireland, everyone is crowded round the projector cheering on Ireland 🇮🇪- if they win - 🍻🍾 👀👀😂😂
— Ben Foden (@ben_foden) November 5, 2016
Can't argue with the passion! Come on Ireland 🇮🇪 will make for a hell of a wedding if they can… https://t.co/XBDl3376Po
— Ben Foden (@ben_foden) November 5, 2016
👏 Ireland. Absolutely heroic!!!!
— Nick Evans (@nick10evans) November 5, 2016
Ireland Rugby just slay the World Champs! @TheNotoriousMMA does it again next week! 👊🏻🏉🇮🇪🇺🇸
— Alex Corbisiero (@AlexCorbs) November 5, 2016
What a game👌congrats Ireland 👏
— Charles Piutau (@CPiutau) November 5, 2016
Wow #ireland
— Dave Attwood (@Dmjattwood) November 5, 2016
Magnificent, magnificent Ireland. What a party it's going to be in Chicago tonight & in the Emerald Isle. To all my Irish friends, have fun.
— Simon Thomas (@simonrug) November 5, 2016
History. Superb by #Ireland - aggressive & clinical. Thanks for showing the Lions that these All Blacks are NOT invincible.
— Chris Foy (@FoyChris) November 5, 2016
Watching Ireland are you Wales? They have all same excuses but never seem to need them. When did u see Ire or Eng play like Wales did 2day?
— Delme Parfitt (@delmeparfitt) November 5, 2016
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