41 phases, in 80+ minutes, knowing one mistake would lose the game, in Paris, with 60,000 Frenchmen screaming against them, from their own 22. Grandslam. This is the finest moment in Irish rugby in my opinion.
Was there in the stadium! Even considered leaving early to avoid the crowds. Thank God we stayed. You should have seen the change in the atmosphere. 😂😂
3:52 For english speakers who doesn't understand French, roughly : - Drop from Jonathan SEXTOOOOON... - OH IT PASSED ! - IT HIT THE BAR ! - IT PASSED !! - THIS IS TERRIBLE ! TERRIBLE ! Jonathan at the last second crucifies the French team ! How sad ! This is horrible, HORRIBLE ! We had it... the team fought bravely ! Les bleus kept fighting all the game.... We are sad, so sad... So unlucky ! - The gesture... Sexton's gesture... This gesture is astonishing ! He had cramps all along the previous phase, he was unable to stand up, I was watching him he was unable to move, to run ! And then he passes a 50 meters drop goal under the rain, after a 6 minutes offensive... What Sexton just did is crazy. Mathieu, it's crazy ! Incredible ! What a match winner !
Magnifique drop de Johnny ! Il me rappelle celui de ROG, contre le Pays de Galles, en toute fin de match en 2009, pour leur premier Grand Chelem depuis 1948 ! Ici, cette victoire dans les arrêts de jeu leur permettra de réaliser de nouveau le Grand Chelem ! Merci pour nous avoir fait vibrer dans cette fin de match à suspens ! Merci et gros respect de la part d'un fan fraçais du XV du trèfle depuis plus de 20 ans ! Erin Go Bragh !
Alexis As an Irish man I can look at Crotty of New Zealand scoring against us in the last play to beat us in the Aviva some years ago. Well done to your under 20s
This is why I love rugby. That was one of the best passages of play i've ever seen. No room for error at all. The French defence was absolutely incredible, the Irish going through 40 phases without a handling error...stunning rugby.
PDK O'Dude its a big deal when ireland do it but when you watch new zealand they do this every second game. And new zealand would still make risky passes.
In fairness to France, they also went 41 phases without conceding a penalty and by no means did they give easy ground. Have to admire that. Not a nice way to lose but it just shows how much we wanted the win.
Jason,I hope I am in no way bursting your bubble by saying the following,,,,,,France,after some 20 or so phases of text book rugby (I say "text book" not in the context of trivialising in any way IRELANDS performance, but in the context of the rule book,on paper, Ireland did exctly what they had to do if they had their minds on being champions of the championship) by Ireland,knew all too well what Irelands game plan was and if like me Jason,you were watching live,then you,me,about 50% of the entire French population, about 85% of the Irish population and a whole load of neutrals from accross the globe were in no doubt that the drop kick was coming.France did their utmost to defend against this and so committed a few professional fouls in their multiple atempts to break or interrupt Irelands onslaught. If you watch the last twenty phases again, and after reading this, you will now be able to spot these professional fouls. Notice the French guys trying their damndest to be offside and just under the nose of the Ref. Fair played to the Ref,he was tempted but did not bite of the forbidden fruit and let the momentum flow until its fantastic conclusion.No shame on the French,we all would have attempted the same thing. What else could one do when faced with the most intelligent duo in modern international rugby,,,,,Connor Murray and Johnny Sexton,,,,of course. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.
Agreed. As Don Scott points out below of course there was the occasional attempt to end the game ahead, but the wall of blue held strong. I mean look at them. Without fail. Set piece, tackle made, two green commit, ball recycled...but before it is there is that solid blue line again. The French defence was simply stunning. Unfortunately for the French...the Irish performance there was quite possibly one of the best executed and most genius metre by metre play I've ever seen in rugby. Even with a cross field kick...still no handling error...in the 82nd minute. Simply stunning. This was a battle. Respect to both teams. Murray/Sexton match is made in rugby heaven!
@@MrMollypockets professional fouls ignored by that particular ref who after that game and indeed preceding it was on a slippery slope into retirement due to some horrible officiating performances. Convince me I'm wrong. on a personal note I'm glad to see the back of him. He's decided more games on his poor last 5 min performances than all his collages combined. Even taking into context this latest glut of shocking ref performances. A refusal to blow the whistle because he likes a "flowing game" is no excuse for deciding the outcome and indeed defeats of rightful game winners. One expects the latest glut of bad ref calls will be worked on unlike his ability to be shit for years and still have the accolade of best ref in the world out of nothing more than public opinion outside the game rather than actual meaningful good performances during a game. Or should i say former best in the world... may we never see him like again. Ciao Ciao Mr Owens.
Can we all agree that this is one of the reasons why all of us, where ever we are in the world, whatever generation we come from, watch sport! Magnifique!
a great moment in the history of sports... This is an amazing example of how a team can work together in the dying seconds of a game and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.... to go from one end of the field to the other in 40 phases of play and the excellence of the kicker to do that under pressure with the final kick of the game .. WOW
A great moment in sports history commentated by Brian Moore in the most negative and pathetic way I've ever had the displeasure to listen to. He should be ashamed of himself.
Almost 2 years but still watching it. One of the best passages of play I've ever seen. Brilliant drop goal and brilliant defence from France they should be commended on that. Can't wait for the 2020 6 nations I'm looking forward to more great rugby
I never get tired of watching this. 6 Nations. Grand Slam. Champions Cup. Pro 14. Landsdowne Cup. What a Year for Irish Rugby. I temper this with our repeated failures to achieve anything in the World Cup and the happy acknowledgement that France are on their way back. We have missed you :)
Lanss Strong Arm more Sexton skills and management than irish spirit. This guy is incredible. He won the game nearly alone, with à great team, but not so strong in this part of the game
Pas d'accord. Toute l'équipe irlandais a très bien joué cette fin, avec patience, volonté, détermination, sens du sacrifice, opiniâtreté. Les Français ont perdu de leur propre faute, aussi. D'une part, il n'ont toujours pas de buteur de niveau international. D'autre part, en menant d'un point à 77mn30s, ils tentent la pénalité plutôt que de chercher une très bonne touche et de jouer la montre -et " "au pire", de marquer un essai. Résultat, ils rendent la balle aux Irlandais. La fin, croyez-le ou non, je l'ai devinée avant qu'elle ne se concrétise. Le drop de Sexton, je l'ai vu passer plusieurs minutes avant qu'il ne le réussisse. L'Irlande possède l'une des meilleures équipes du monde. Que réussiront-ils à la prochaine Coupe du Monde?! Les paris sont ouverts, et là je n'ai encore aucune vision... Les nivaux des 8, 9 meilleures équipes mondiales sont très resserrés, la Nouvelle-Zélande et, à mon avis, l'Australie en dauphin restant devant les autres.
like2surf Its funny to think that we have to grand slams won because of drop goals at the end of games. ROG's one was soo good too plus it was the last match against Wales who had won the previous 6 nations with a grand slam.
Irish Rugby should put this last 5 minutes in a time capsule, WITH ONLY THE FRENCH BROADCAST COMMENTARY, when they ever get around to releasing a compilation of the best of Irish Rugby.
Both sides here deserve the greatest of credit and respect. One wrong move and France would have given away a penalty (there were two close calls...), one hand slip and Ireland would have a knock-on. This is rugby of the highest order. Genius and beautiful to watch.
Even people who watch rugby some of them you can just tell aren't able to understand just how good this last 5 minutes was by both teams and the ref. It was one of the most monumental things I've ever seen in sport. How the French held the line and defended so well, very little errors or fouls, and when they did produce a few sneaky but deliberate minor infringements that would have suited the French to concede given the field position in which they committed them, the ref kept his head and didn't break up play. Then you have the Irish out on their feet tired. How Sexton and Murray were able to control that last 5 minutes and direct the team, while taking calculated but extremely risky plays that fail 50% of times. The orchestration, the control and error free dedication of both teams. Then add to all this the absolute most important factor. This all took place in the final few minutes of the match when errors usually happen 10x more often than at a start of a match. Where normally Early in a match it wouldn't be uncommon to see a foul or error committed after 10 phases. This when the teams are mentally fresh and not fatigued or cramping and not gasping for breath just to be able to stand upright. It looked like Ireland were killing themselves just to get an extra meter only to be driven back 2 meters, but somehow they managed to gain 30-40 meters stay on their feet, not create errors or mistakes. Adding to this sexton has probably never kicked a successful DropGoal from that distance in his life and probably won't kick one as far again. It's all just incredible. He kicked a ball from a standing start with no run up 42+ meters in the 83rd minute of the match. How is that even possible at this altitude and temperature considering he isn't even known for having a long distance kick. Take note also that if a player is capable of kicking a ball 50 meters at the start of a match such as a penalty with a run up to the ball and a minute or to breather and composure time. Then take that same scenario at the end of the match he will be lucky to kick the ball 40 meteres with the same accuracy. And may be able to kick it 45 meteres but at the expense of accuracy. Now think one last time, Sexton out on his feet tired, slightly cramping, under intense pressure, in the 83rd minute of the match kicks a perfect 42+ meter drop goal with NO running start, And NO minutes breather/ composure time. It's fucking staggering when you really analyse it deeply. It was just a remarkable special moment in SPORT to watch, where that heart and desire that special something we can't usually account for all came to fruition to create a moment both teams should be immensely proud of. It was so good it's one of those things that shouldn't have happened but it did. The very fact we are human and make errors meant this really really shouldn't have been possible at that time of the match. But it DID!! And I witnessed it.
It will be some game on st.patricks day i have a feeling the english with only pride to play for will be even more dangerous and will play better now hopefully ireland will still have enough to beat them but it will be close
Tim Scanlon I'm still watching this and feeling in awe of this moment of play the Irish are unstoppable at the moment. Congrats you lot on this St Paddy's Day
without that drop and with a better ending game gestion in Scotland, France would have been in a situation where nobody expected them to be. Still hoping the better for Ireland against some arrogant brats.
How can you say this was the moment. We had 4 incredibly tough games following this one that we had to play outstanding rugby to win. This was an important moment, but many more moments such as these were needed to win the GS. I feel like your comment does not do justice to how tough a marathon achieving what Ireland did was.
Dan Hawk to be fair, this is more than just a drop goal. It shows the teams abilty to remain calm and composed, retaining possession of the ball for over 40 phases. It was not just the effort of the kicker, but the effort of the whole team.
they were going nowhere. 40 phases and didn't even make a dent. It was a prayer of a hope, and they'd be 20 points down against the ABs by then. Will never win a world cup.
One of, if not the best piece of action from the last decade of rugby. This video doesn't show it but the play started on the Irish line and they had to win the dropout to start it all off.
As was the Irish attack and the conclusion. A lesson for the 2024 rugby world champions who wear blue, score the points all the way and ensure you’ve a brilliant kicker if necessary.
What a day to be an Irishman!?! This is a day no one will ever forget!?! It compares to Packie Bonnar saving that penalty in 1990 football World Cup!?! It was the first World Cup we’ve ever qualified for and we managed to get to the quarterfinals of the tournament!?! Great memories!?!
Epic play from two great sides. The dicipline they both showed was textbook stuff. Rugby really is the real beautiful game when it's played like this.. as for Jonathon Sexton? ...cometh the man, cometh the moment!
Thank you. I was there, sat 6 rows behind the goal Johnny Sexton kicked the drop goal over.....and this video and music stirs the emotions again and again. Thank you. And hearing the French commentary is class as well. Continue your good work.
Watched the game and the last 6 minutes at least 20 times since it was played and it was unbelievable. After watching it again here...I have goosebumps! You Sir Smidirini...take a bow! Absolute Quality!
Amazing!40 phrases of gut heart and determination im sure they could do another 40 without conceding a penalty but that kick was insane!so much pressure and he nailed it.
The amazing thing was that France never conceded one either! Because basically from the kick to the wing onwards, and that's over 15 phases itself, they were in a position where a penalty would quite likely cost them the game. If Sexton didn't decide to make that kick, there could have been another 20 phases of that impasse and nobody would have been shocked.
Really like this. The music drowning out the commentary at the end was timed brilliantly. It's a fitting tribute to a classic rugby match. Newry, Ireland..
Sexton is a genius. But Connor Murray is a sans-pareil -- look at the quality of that last pass. A second or two before his teammates go to ground, he takes a peak to see that Sexton is moving into position, and then slam, around a leg and straight back to Sexton.
Credit where it's due, how excited do those french commentators sound!? If Sexton had done that to Wales while Eddie Butler was commentating he'd be fizzing.
I watched this sitting next to a French Person in a pub in Wales. They were raging, spoke English the whole day. Didn't stop swearing in French for about an hour after this. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
France played a stormer that day and were the only team to come close to beating Ireland in the Six Nations championship. Ireland of course went on to beat everyone and win the Grand Slam.
I was at the opposite end of the Le Drop in the ground .. misty rain falling .. seriously under pressure.. way from home .. my thoughts was if we get any shot off.., it would be a miracle., We got a huge miracle..all 23 played amazing that night .. fairly sure James Ryan and Dan Levy made 6 nations debuts that night .. class the pair of them 🇮🇪
B E L I E V E (6 nations won right there - the team effort was immense , so impressed with all Murray's actions/marshalling (and going himself once or twice when possession in danger ))
Usually I don't like it when I go to watch sports highlights and the person who uploaded the video ends up ruining it by playing some crappy bloody music over it. But I have to say whoever edited this did an excellent job. C'est parfait!
That was a complete exhibition of forward play there. The French were redoubtable and really made the Irish work for every yard but my God did they keep the ball rolling.
Magnificent play from both sides. This is moment set up Ireland's entire rugby year, culminating in defeating the all blacks. The most likely reason why Johnny Seaton won the RIB player of the year.
41 phases, in 80+ minutes, knowing one mistake would lose the game, in Paris, with 60,000 Frenchmen screaming against them, from their own 22. Grandslam. This is the finest moment in Irish rugby in my opinion.
It’s up there
But yeah finest in my opinion too
Up there with italia90
Was there in the stadium! Even considered leaving early to avoid the crowds. Thank God we stayed. You should have seen the change in the atmosphere. 😂😂
How about now?
3:52 For english speakers who doesn't understand French, roughly :
- Drop from Jonathan SEXTOOOOON...
- OH IT PASSED !
- IT HIT THE BAR !
- IT PASSED !!
- THIS IS TERRIBLE ! TERRIBLE ! Jonathan at the last second crucifies the French team ! How sad ! This is horrible, HORRIBLE ! We had it... the team fought bravely ! Les bleus kept fighting all the game.... We are sad, so sad... So unlucky !
- The gesture... Sexton's gesture... This gesture is astonishing ! He had cramps all along the previous phase, he was unable to stand up, I was watching him he was unable to move, to run ! And then he passes a 50 meters drop goal under the rain, after a 6 minutes offensive... What Sexton just did is crazy. Mathieu, it's crazy ! Incredible ! What a match winner !
you left out the motherfuckers bit....
Magnifique drop de Johnny ! Il me rappelle celui de ROG, contre le Pays de Galles, en toute fin de match en 2009, pour leur premier Grand Chelem depuis 1948 ! Ici, cette victoire dans les arrêts de jeu leur permettra de réaliser de nouveau le Grand Chelem ! Merci pour nous avoir fait vibrer dans cette fin de match à suspens ! Merci et gros respect de la part d'un fan fraçais du XV du trèfle depuis plus de 20 ans ! Erin Go Bragh !
It feels strange but as a frenchman, I enjoyed a lot this final action : it’s for moments like that we all love rugby. Well deserved victory Ireland !
Merci beaucoup, Alexis :)
Thank you for that (;
Alexis As an Irish man I can look at Crotty of New Zealand scoring against us in the last play to beat us in the Aviva some years ago. Well done to your under 20s
Right on, right on, right on brother/sister.x
COYBIG!!!
This is why I love rugby. That was one of the best passages of play i've ever seen. No room for error at all. The French defence was absolutely incredible, the Irish going through 40 phases without a handling error...stunning rugby.
PDK O'Dude its a big deal when ireland do it but when you watch new zealand they do this every second game. And new zealand would still make risky passes.
@Mark O Callaghan i was there too, absolutely stunning play of the ball ❤🍀 cross our fingers for the world cup
@@latinman1736 Don't talk rubbish please.. This passage of play was the best in all the history of rugby.!!
@@latinman1736agree NZ have done this before more than once
Can we all just take a moment to acknowledge the genius of putting this video with this audio 🌻
In fairness to France, they also went 41 phases without conceding a penalty and by no means did they give easy ground. Have to admire that. Not a nice way to lose but it just shows how much we wanted the win.
Jason,I hope I am in no way bursting your bubble by saying the following,,,,,,France,after some 20 or so phases of text book rugby (I say "text book" not in the context of trivialising in any way IRELANDS performance, but in the context of the rule book,on paper, Ireland did exctly what they had to do if they had their minds on being champions of the championship) by Ireland,knew all too well what Irelands game plan was and if like me Jason,you were watching live,then you,me,about 50% of the entire French population, about 85% of the Irish population and a whole load of neutrals from accross the globe were in no doubt that the drop kick was coming.France did their utmost to defend against this and so committed a few professional fouls in their multiple atempts to break or interrupt Irelands onslaught. If you watch the last twenty phases again, and after reading this, you will now be able to spot these professional fouls. Notice the French guys trying their damndest to be offside and just under the nose of the Ref. Fair played to the Ref,he was tempted but did not bite of the forbidden fruit and let the momentum flow until its fantastic conclusion.No shame on the French,we all would have attempted the same thing. What else could one do when faced with the most intelligent duo in modern international rugby,,,,,Connor Murray and Johnny Sexton,,,,of course.
LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.
Agreed. As Don Scott points out below of course there was the occasional attempt to end the game ahead, but the wall of blue held strong. I mean look at them. Without fail. Set piece, tackle made, two green commit, ball recycled...but before it is there is that solid blue line again. The French defence was simply stunning.
Unfortunately for the French...the Irish performance there was quite possibly one of the best executed and most genius metre by metre play I've ever seen in rugby. Even with a cross field kick...still no handling error...in the 82nd minute. Simply stunning.
This was a battle. Respect to both teams. Murray/Sexton match is made in rugby heaven!
Yeah shows how much you’s wanted to win... also showed how much ya didn’t win. Up the Irish 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
@@MrMollypockets professional fouls ignored by that particular ref who after that game and indeed preceding it was on a slippery slope into retirement due to some horrible officiating performances.
Convince me I'm wrong.
on a personal note I'm glad to see the back of him. He's decided more games on his poor last 5 min performances than all his collages combined. Even taking into context this latest glut of shocking ref performances. A refusal to blow the whistle because he likes a "flowing game" is no excuse for deciding the outcome and indeed defeats of rightful game winners. One expects the latest glut of bad ref calls will be worked on unlike his ability to be shit for years and still have the accolade of best ref in the world out of nothing more than public opinion outside the game rather than actual meaningful good performances during a game.
Or should i say former best in the world... may we never see him like again. Ciao Ciao Mr Owens.
Probably the best way to lose, by 2 points beyond the eighty. I'd rather that than being battered by 30+
That kick by Sexton to Earls at phase 23 was brilliant . Such a courageous move which so easily could have gone wrong .
Everything about this play, the commentary, the music - this whole video, is perfection
It's a masterpiece
Can we all agree that this is one of the reasons why all of us, where ever we are in the world, whatever generation we come from, watch sport! Magnifique!
a great moment in the history of sports... This is an amazing example of how a team can work together in the dying seconds of a game and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.... to go from one end of the field to the other in 40 phases of play and the excellence of the kicker to do that under pressure with the final kick of the game .. WOW
finnmacool very New Zealandesque, never say die attitude
A great moment in sports history commentated by Brian Moore in the most negative and pathetic way I've ever had the displeasure to listen to. He should be ashamed of himself.
The better team won
Ken Kenton sexton won, not your team. Your team without sexton lost meters and territory. Sexton is genious, two kicks to win the game in 3 minutes
jojo brouteur 15 on the feild, Sexton can't do it all on his own so of course the team won the game. Up the Irish
I always come back to this video, the song is perfection with the clip.
that cross field kick! i can still taste my nails from that day!
This has to be one of the best passages of rugby ever played.The Irish don’t give up a proud nation !
This is one of the greatest offensive and defensive performances of all time in rugby in my opinion
France: Its not possible
Johnny: No, its necessary
😂
Almost 2 years but still watching it. One of the best passages of play I've ever seen. Brilliant drop goal and brilliant defence from France they should be commended on that. Can't wait for the 2020 6 nations I'm looking forward to more great rugby
6 years later and I still can’t believe it
I never get tired of watching this. 6 Nations. Grand Slam. Champions Cup. Pro 14. Landsdowne Cup. What a Year for Irish Rugby. I temper this with our repeated failures to achieve anything in the World Cup and the happy acknowledgement that France are on their way back. We have missed you :)
Never get tired of watching this ☺
The only thing that surpassed the French's bravery on that day was the Irish fighting spirit. Chilling.
Lanss Strong Arm more Sexton skills and management than irish spirit. This guy is incredible. He won the game nearly alone, with à great team, but not so strong in this part of the game
Pas d'accord.
Toute l'équipe irlandais a très bien joué cette fin, avec patience, volonté, détermination, sens du sacrifice, opiniâtreté.
Les Français ont perdu de leur propre faute, aussi.
D'une part, il n'ont toujours pas de buteur de niveau international.
D'autre part, en menant d'un point à 77mn30s, ils tentent la pénalité plutôt que de chercher une très bonne touche et de jouer la montre -et "
"au pire", de marquer un essai. Résultat, ils rendent la balle aux Irlandais. La fin, croyez-le ou non, je l'ai devinée avant qu'elle ne se concrétise. Le drop de Sexton, je l'ai vu passer plusieurs minutes avant qu'il ne le réussisse.
L'Irlande possède l'une des meilleures équipes du monde. Que réussiront-ils à la prochaine Coupe du Monde?! Les paris sont ouverts, et là je n'ai encore aucune vision... Les nivaux des 8, 9 meilleures équipes mondiales sont très resserrés, la Nouvelle-Zélande et, à mon avis, l'Australie en dauphin restant devant les autres.
France lost, Ireland won. Get over it, we are better.
jojo brouteur 23 Irish men won that game
All the more epic after winning the Grandslam. Probably the greatest moment in Irish rugby history.
like2surf Its funny to think that we have to grand slams won because of drop goals at the end of games.
ROG's one was soo good too plus it was the last match against Wales who had won the previous 6 nations with a grand slam.
The victory against New-Zealand in Chicago is probably still the greatest moment in Irish rugby for a while, don't you thing so?
Time to add to the list after Ireland just beat NZ on their home turf and won the series for the first time ever.
Best moment in Irish rugby history. Period.
Still makes my hair stand on end when I watch this.
One of the best moments in rugby history. Ireland were under unbelievable pressure.
Irish Rugby should put this last 5 minutes in a time capsule, WITH ONLY THE FRENCH BROADCAST COMMENTARY, when they ever get around to releasing a compilation of the best of Irish Rugby.
Both sides here deserve the greatest of credit and respect. One wrong move and France would have given away a penalty (there were two close calls...), one hand slip and Ireland would have a knock-on. This is rugby of the highest order. Genius and beautiful to watch.
Even people who watch rugby some of them you can just tell aren't able to understand just how good this last 5 minutes was by both teams and the ref.
It was one of the most monumental things I've ever seen in sport. How the French held the line and defended so well, very little errors or fouls, and when they did produce a few sneaky but deliberate minor infringements that would have suited the French to concede given the field position in which they committed them, the ref kept his head and didn't break up play.
Then you have the Irish out on their feet tired. How Sexton and Murray were able to control that last 5 minutes and direct the team, while taking calculated but extremely risky plays that fail 50% of times.
The orchestration, the control and error free dedication of both teams. Then add to all this the absolute most important factor.
This all took place in the final few minutes of the match when errors usually happen 10x more often than at a start of a match.
Where normally Early in a match it wouldn't be uncommon to see a foul or error committed after 10 phases. This when the teams are mentally fresh and not fatigued or cramping and not gasping for breath just to be able to stand upright.
It looked like Ireland were killing themselves just to get an extra meter only to be driven back 2 meters, but somehow they managed to gain 30-40 meters stay on their feet, not create errors or mistakes.
Adding to this sexton has probably never kicked a successful DropGoal from that distance in his life and probably won't kick one as far again. It's all just incredible.
He kicked a ball from a standing start with no run up 42+ meters in the 83rd minute of the match. How is that even possible at this altitude and temperature considering he isn't even known for having a long distance kick.
Take note also that if a player is capable of kicking a ball 50 meters at the start of a match such as a penalty with a run up to the ball and a minute or to breather and composure time. Then take that same scenario at the end of the match he will be lucky to kick the ball 40 meteres with the same accuracy. And may be able to kick it 45 meteres but at the expense of accuracy.
Now think one last time, Sexton out on his feet tired, slightly cramping, under intense pressure, in the 83rd minute of the match kicks a perfect 42+ meter drop goal with NO running start, And NO minutes breather/ composure time. It's fucking staggering when you really analyse it deeply.
It was just a remarkable special moment in SPORT to watch, where that heart and desire that special something we can't usually account for all came to fruition to create a moment both teams should be immensely proud of.
It was so good it's one of those things that shouldn't have happened but it did. The very fact we are human and make errors meant this really really shouldn't have been possible at that time of the match.
But it DID!! And I witnessed it.
@@LeMerch lol, I get you!!
You captured the sheer magnitude of this sporting moment.
In French, in English, on mute, it doesn’t matter.
Brilliant.
Epic epic epic 41 phases of play and then that. Wow oh wow so very much deserved for the Irish. And this is coming from an Englishman by the way.
D French see you at twickenham lol
Melly Marriott ill be there
It will be some game on st.patricks day i have a feeling the english with only pride to play for will be even more dangerous and will play better now hopefully ireland will still have enough to beat them but it will be close
lfcgero lol
Tim Scanlon I'm still watching this and feeling in awe of this moment of play the Irish are unstoppable at the moment. Congrats you lot on this St Paddy's Day
Sexton will be so sorely missed . What a legend of Irish sport
Really miss him
How important was this drop goal now....in the context of the 6 nations of 2018? I would suggest that this was the point Ireland won the 6 nations....
without that drop and with a better ending game gestion in Scotland, France would have been in a situation where nobody expected them to be. Still hoping the better for Ireland against some arrogant brats.
*grand slam
We got the grand slam
How can you say this was the moment. We had 4 incredibly tough games following this one that we had to play outstanding rugby to win. This was an important moment, but many more moments such as these were needed to win the GS. I feel like your comment does not do justice to how tough a marathon achieving what Ireland did was.
How important was this drop goal now...in the context of Ireland's best ever season of Rugby.
The bravest five minutes in rugby. Sexton, you are a genius, and the other fourteen are heroes.
Peter Farrell the orhers tweenty-nine ;)
The french players were very brave
NH poofters getting excited over a DG. No wonder you never win the world cup.
Dan Hawk to be fair, this is more than just a drop goal. It shows the teams abilty to remain calm and composed, retaining possession of the ball for over 40 phases. It was not just the effort of the kicker, but the effort of the whole team.
they were going nowhere. 40 phases and didn't even make a dent. It was a prayer of a hope, and they'd be 20 points down against the ABs by then. Will never win a world cup.
One of, if not the best piece of action from the last decade of rugby. This video doesn't show it but the play started on the Irish line and they had to win the dropout to start it all off.
Fantastic choice of music and timing...nicely done
French defence was superb
As was the Irish attack and the conclusion. A lesson for the 2024 rugby world champions who wear blue, score the points all the way and ensure you’ve a brilliant kicker if necessary.
Ireland are
really determined and patient
Benji McAllister malheureusement
That's a great analogy man.
History taught us that...
C'est Epic! Epic!
Tellement dur!
I'll never forget this day til I die. Absolute legend - I just remember my family roaring when he did it! 🍀💚
What a day to be an Irishman!?! This is a day no one will ever forget!?! It compares to Packie Bonnar saving that penalty in 1990 football World Cup!?! It was the first World Cup we’ve ever qualified for and we managed to get to the quarterfinals of the tournament!?! Great memories!?!
Patience, persistence, progression, pay off......perfection! :-)
Epic play from two great sides. The dicipline they both showed was textbook stuff. Rugby really is the real beautiful game when it's played like this.. as for Jonathon Sexton? ...cometh the man, cometh the moment!
Amazing absolutely amazing
This has to be one of my favourite TH-cam videos. Choice of music absolutely genius!
One of my favourite moments in sport excellent work sir
Thank you. I was there, sat 6 rows behind the goal Johnny Sexton kicked the drop goal over.....and this video and music stirs the emotions again and again. Thank you. And hearing the French commentary is class as well. Continue your good work.
Dan Hall I was in that same lower tier just behind the posts. Fantastic.
Still sends shivers down my spine
I was close too you then
Watched the game and the last 6 minutes at least 20 times since it was played and it was unbelievable. After watching it again here...I have goosebumps! You Sir Smidirini...take a bow! Absolute Quality!
You’re the man ... simply brilliant with the music & French commentary; goose bumps every time you watch it ... genius ! #6nations #irishrugby
Amazing!40 phrases of gut heart and determination im sure they could do another 40 without conceding a penalty but that kick was insane!so much pressure and he nailed it.
The amazing thing was that France never conceded one either! Because basically from the kick to the wing onwards, and that's over 15 phases itself, they were in a position where a penalty would quite likely cost them the game. If Sexton didn't decide to make that kick, there could have been another 20 phases of that impasse and nobody would have been shocked.
Really like this. The music drowning out the commentary at the end was timed brilliantly. It's a fitting tribute to a classic rugby match. Newry, Ireland..
Incredible timing!
What a great rugby moment. Great from France and Ireland.
was not expecting that music but that was very nicely done....
It's a JFK moment every Irishman/woman will remember where they were when Jonny Sexton dropped that goal!!!
C’mon TARS! Amazing movie, amazing moment, amazing vid
Sexton is a genius. But Connor Murray is a sans-pareil -- look at the quality of that last pass. A second or two before his teammates go to ground, he takes a peak to see that Sexton is moving into position, and then slam, around a leg and straight back to Sexton.
Credit where it's due, how excited do those french commentators sound!? If Sexton had done that to Wales while Eddie Butler was commentating he'd be fizzing.
The bravest part was his kick at 1:43
I know I am from wales but I say great drop goal Johnny sexton
Impresionante. Amazing!!! No words..
This is an art masterpiece!! Congrats and THANK YOU! 🦶🏉🍾🥂💪☘️🤩
The music really makes this!
I didn’t realise this had the Interstellar soundtrack over it, and I luv it, Interstellar’s my fav movie btw
WoW absolutely incredible the team work is phenomenal
Best one yet!
Incredible!! The more I watch this the more incredible it becomes..... the piece accompany it is almost as incredible! Thank you 😊
Still watch this every day before the gym!
I watched this sitting next to a French Person in a pub in Wales. They were raging, spoke English the whole day. Didn't stop swearing in French for about an hour after this. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Ca me fait du mal mais je fais que revoir cet extrait, merci, cet vidéo est très bien réalisé.
XV Player/ MunsterR9 moi aussi ça me fait mal
pure class, the WHOLE team is pure class.
We all have to come back to this great moment
You are my spirit animal thank you so much
As an irishman I gotta say this is one of the best defensive performances I ever saw
Will never forget this incredible passage of play. Can you imagine if this happened during a grand slam decider match?!
I was at this game - It was the most incredible moment ever for me to witness - Unbelievable.
Probably one of the finest moments in rugby ever. I remember screaming at the TV when that went over.
France played a stormer that day and were the only team to come close to beating Ireland in the Six Nations championship. Ireland of course went on to beat everyone and win the Grand Slam.
I was at the opposite end of the Le Drop in the ground ..
misty rain falling .. seriously under pressure.. way from home .. my thoughts was if we get any shot off.., it would be a miracle.,
We got a huge miracle..all 23 played amazing that night ..
fairly sure James Ryan and Dan Levy made 6 nations debuts that night ..
class the pair of them 🇮🇪
It ain't over till its over
True grit, heart & skill. One of the greatest grand slam winning teams in history.
This kick won the 6 nations for us.
C'est magnifique!!
Hats off to the French for their part in this. What a moment of sport
41 phases! Wow! I like the music too lol 😂
I'll never forget it, what a quick!
The best 41 phases is rugby history. The determination and will power of them is outstanding and I am proud to be one of them.
That day rugby fans where all on the same team
Great moment, as an Irish fan i have never quite seen such drserved success, thank you for uploading, loved the music.
B E L I E V E
(6 nations won right there - the team effort was immense , so impressed with all Murray's actions/marshalling (and going himself once or twice when possession in danger ))
From an Irishman France were fucking fierce
Vive La france..et Vive Les Irlandais... Cest Superb .. Un moment Fantastique
Usually I don't like it when I go to watch sports highlights and the person who uploaded the video ends up ruining it by playing some crappy bloody music over it. But I have to say whoever edited this did an excellent job. C'est parfait!
That is Rugby!
Almost forgot to watch this today ! I love the hear the French cry ! ❤
No matter how many times I replay and watch that drop goal sometimes I think he's gonna miss it.! 😂
That was a complete exhibition of forward play there. The French were redoubtable and really made the Irish work for every yard but my God did they keep the ball rolling.
Well done Johnny world player of the year 2018!
'Le Drop', never, ever, give up.
Legendary
Immortalised!
Magnificent play from both sides. This is moment set up Ireland's entire rugby year, culminating in defeating the all blacks. The most likely reason why Johnny Seaton won the RIB player of the year.
Fantastic video... Well done!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍