Argentina came from behind twice to beat Wales 29-17 and reach their third Rugby World Cup semifinal this morning.

The underdog Pumas were 10-0 down in the first half then 17-12 behind going into the last quarter.

They regained the lead thanks to a freshened pack which overpowered Wales for replacement prop Joel Sclavi to barge over for their first try in the 68th minute. Emiliano Boffelli’s extras made it 19-17.

Read the full report of the Argentina v Wales match here.

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"It was laid out exactly how we knew the game would be. We wanted to fast start and execute. The first couple of minutes we were a bit dusty, I threw a couple of bad passes. I think our momentum and execution in that first 10 minutes was crucial and we wanted to shock them a little bit.

"We knew they were going to have their moments and it was about having to withstand that and counter. A lot of the stuff we've been working on - finding space with our kicking game and finding structure and holding onto the ball. But our kicking game was a bit part of the plan."

"The biggest one we've been talking about the whole World Cup is our defense and when you've got a team like Ireland that are so good on attack you've got to defend your hearts out. I think we saw tonight how much we care about each other, how much we love the black jersey and how desperate we were to defend our line."

All Blacks beat Ireland in one of the great World Cup tests

Revenge is sweet for the All Blacks as they stride one step closer to their pursuit of cathartic World Cup redemption.

The 78,000 at Stade de France – a sea of green and pockets of black - were treated to a class contest, one of the best in World Cup history, as Ireland and the All Blacks traded punch and counter punch amid a fever-pitch atmosphere that stretched well into added time.

On that pinnacle stage, the All Blacks proved their resilience and resolve to overcome the odds by knocking out Ireland, the world’s No 1 side, to halt their 17-test unbeaten serge.

Read Liam Napier's full report here.

Andy Farrell said he was "unbelievably proud" of his squad despite falling short of what would have been a men's record-equalling 18th test victory in a row. 

"That was one hell of a game and somebody had to lose - unfortunately it was us tonight. There were two good teams going at it, fine margins and all that.

"At the start of the game we coughed up penalties and gave them field position and six points. I was so proud of the way we came back and kept attacking them right until the death. We've had a good run but sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it. The way we kept battling tio the end shows the character of this side."

Farrell also paid tribute to 38-year-old captain Johnny Sexton, who is retiring from rugby now their tournament is at an end. 

"First and foremost he's an outstanding human being. He's probably the best ever player to play for Ireland and when you're 38 and playing your best rugby, it says a lot about the man."

All Blacks answer moment of truth with astonishing win over Ireland

New Zealand’s moment of truth came and it tested them to their limits, probably beyond, but from the depth of their soul they dug out the most brilliant, brave, astonishing win.

They were everything they wanted to be. Everything they needed to be and while they produced three magical tries, it was the last four minutes that will live long in the memory when they pulled off the most disciplined, committed defensive rearguard of the modern age.

Read more here.

Leicester Fainga’anuku’s try helped the All Blacks race into a 13-0 lead before centre Bundee Aki danced his way over for Ireland. Ardie Savea responded but Jamison Gibson-Park’s try, with Aaron Smith in the sin-bin for a deliberate knock-on, saw their lead cut to 18-17 at half-time.

Will Jordan bagged his fifth try of the tournament but a penalty try, with hooker Codie Taylor also getting a yellow card, saw Ireland again get within one point.

Centre Jordie Barrett then kicked a penalty before New Zealand held on in the closing minutes despite 37 phases of Irish attacks to set up a semi-final with Argentina at Stade de France on Saturday at 8am NZT.

Ardie Savea, named the Mastercard Player of the Match, expressed his pride in the All Blacks' performance.

"There was a lot riding on this week," he said. "It was one of those test matches that was a battle. To go out there and play against a world-class Irish squad, we gave the fans what they wanted.

"This Irish team have set the standard this whole year. I just want to send love to them. I am just so proud of my boys."

New Zealand prevailed despite playing 20 minutes of the match with 14 men.

"To be honest, I kind of didn't notice," Savea added, "We just had to dig deep and we got through in the end."

Christopher Luxon is out and about this morning. He said he was already delivering on his promise, which was to win the Rugby World Cup.

He joked the All Blacks won both World Cups held under the last National Government (2011 and 2014). Photo / Thomas Coughlan