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In photos: The fans and the craic - All Blacks v Ireland at the Rugby World Cup

12:49 pm on 15 October 2023
Irish rugby fans outside the Stade de France, before the All Blacks vs Ireland quarter final match, on 15 October, 2023.

Enthusiastic Irish fans arriving at the Stade de France, before the Ireland vs All Blacks quarter final. Photo: RNZ/ Joe Porter

Green and black have flooded the Stade de France as fans pack in for the Ireland vs All Blacks Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris, with flags, fun outfits and a strong sense of craic.

RNZ reporters are at the match, and as well as the play by play, are capturing some of the fun in pictures. Here's what they saw:

New Zealand loosehead prop Ethan de Groot (R) poses for selfie photos after winning the quarter-final Rugby World Cup 2023 match between Ireland and New Zealand at the Stade de France.

New Zealand loosehead prop Ethan de Groot (right) poses for fan photos after the All Blacks victory. Photo: AFP/ Franck Fife

All Blacks fans outside the Stade de France, before the All Blacks vs Ireland quarter final match, on 15 October, 2023.

All Blacks fans outside the Stade de France, just before the quarter final. Photo: RNZ/ Joe Porter

All Blacks players celebrate with the crowd. Photo: AFP/ Franck Fife

Ireland supporters cheer in the stands with national flags. Photo: AFP/ Franck Fife

Photo: RNZ/ Joe Porter

In Nelson, O'Shedigans bar owner Sean Davis, left, said the quarterfinal was very stressful to watch but the result was exciting. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee

Ireland fans cheer the All Blacks after their win. Photo: AFP/ Emmanuel Dunand

Rieko Ioane thanks fans. Photo: Photosport/ Andrew Cornaga

Ireland fans in a sea of green. Photo: Photosport/ Andrew Cornaga

O'Shedigans bar in Nelson was full of rugby fans, a 50/50 mix between Irish and New Zealand. But all were on the edge of their seats, especially in the last ten minutes of the the game. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee

O'Shedigans bar in Nelson, All Blacks fan Rebecca Morris said the Irish team came out hard and fast, and it was a tight game, right until the end. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee

In Nelson from Auckland for a conference, Zoe Qu leapt out of her seat at O'Shedigans to celebrate the All Blacks win. She's a big fan and said the team played well. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee

Concern showing for Irish fans. Photo: Photosport/ INPHO - Dan Sheridan

An Ireland fan watches on. Photo: Photosport/ INPHO - Dan Sheridan

An All Blacks flag waved high from the stands, before the beginning of the match. Photo: Getty Images Warren Little

Brian Hallidoy (right). Photo: Tiffany Salmond / RNZ

Niall Cesey. Photo: Tiffany Salmond / RNZ

Spectators in France's team attire and Ireland's team colours cheer in the stands ahead of the quarter-final match between Ireland and New Zealand. Photo: AFP/ Franck Fife

Ireland's supporters cheer in the stands ahead of the match. Photo: FRANCK FIFE / AFP

Photo: RNZ/ Joe Porter

Bundee Aki was very prominent for the Irish, and was well rewarded with a try. Photo: Photosport/ Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz

Ireland player Iain Henderson thanks fans after the quarter-final. Photo: Photosport/ Andrew Cornaga

The All Blacks clap Ireland's captain Jonathan Sexton after the game. Photo: Photosport/ Andrew Cornaga

Photo: RNZ/ Joe Porter

Ireland fans celebrate after Bundee Aki scores. Photo: PhotoSport/ INPHO - Dan Sheridan

Irish supporters at full roar. Photo: AFP/ Anne-Christine Poujoulat

Irish fans on edge as New Zealand's right wing Will Jordan runs with the ball to score a try. Photo: AFP/ Franck Fife

Ardie Savea celebrates after scoring a try. Photo: AFP/ Anne-Christine Poujoulat

Photo: Photosport/ Andrew Cornaga

Photo: RNZ/ Joe Porter

Phil Cron (second from right). Photo: Tiffany Salmond / RNZ

Hayden Holmes. Photo: Tiffany Salmond / RNZ

Photo: RNZ/ Joe Porter

Photo: AFP/ Anne-Christine Poujoulat

Photo: RNZ/ Joe Porter

Photo: RNZ/ Joe Porter