Ireland's win over New Zealand will live long in the memory after a brilliant result in Chicago.
The Boys in Green were hailed for their performance by their coach, but fans, pundits and former players alike took to Twitter in the wake of a historic win to congratulate the team.
The #TeamOfUs #shouldertoshoulder pic.twitter.com/taTbidunYf
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 5, 2016
Applauding History. #IREvNZL pic.twitter.com/TI6X2ERMas
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) November 5, 2016
Last time an Irish team beat New Zealand was 1978 with Brendan Foley as lock. Today Ireland won after a minute silence for his son. #IREvNZL
— Elaine Byrne (@ElaineByrne) November 5, 2016
Henshaw, you're hereby promoted to Vice President of Ireland with immediate effect. #IrelandRugby #IREvNZL #coybig #NZLvIRE
— President of Ireland (@IrishPresident) November 5, 2016
HISTORY! @IrishRugby have beaten the @AllBlacks for the first time ever, with a 40-29 win in Chicago. #IREvNZL pic.twitter.com/URqCzBFFCg
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) November 5, 2016
Congratulations to @IrishRugby for a great victory! See you in Dublin in two weeks.#NZLvIRE #TeamAllBlacks pic.twitter.com/weMxkjEyVp
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 5, 2016
Congratulations to Ireland #NZLvIRE #IREvNZL pic.twitter.com/CuIqJj3TSz
— nzherald (@nzherald) November 5, 2016
While Irish players were quick to share their joy online, a number of other rugby stars also recognised what a big night it was for the sport and, in particular, the Boys in Green.
Guiness stocks r about to go through the roof tonight.. ðŸ€ðŸ‰#NZLvIRE
— Matt Giteau (@giteau_rugby) November 5, 2016
So proud! 🇮🇪
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) November 5, 2016
Special moments with a special group! I've never experienced an Irish crowd like that! Thank u… https://t.co/dSY9x4MVUS
— jamie heaslip (@jamieheaslip) November 5, 2016
Pure class! Unbelievable performance! Very proud to be Irish this evening!
— Peter O'Mahony (@peterom6) November 5, 2016
So proud of these 4 men who stood #shouldertoshoulder at the front of the #Axel8 pic.twitter.com/Gqj019784w
— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) November 5, 2016
History is made! Ireland defeat the @AllBlacks at Soldier Field #IrlVNZ #shouldertoshoulder pic.twitter.com/OpNha6DiGn
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) November 5, 2016
They were all heroes but what a leader this guy is! pic.twitter.com/q5upmynzME
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) November 5, 2016
🙌 pic.twitter.com/o4VbcpvA4I
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) November 5, 2016
What a performance, what a win! Congratulations, @IrishRugby! ðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ª #COYBIG #ShoulderToShoulder
— FAIreland (@FAIreland) November 5, 2016
Ronan O'Gara was in good form in Paris, alongside another recognisable figure who was not quite as pleased with the result.
Oh to be an Irish rugby player today.. what a feeling..ye are some warriors..get up ye boyo's.. gutted to be missing the session in Chicago
— Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) November 5, 2016
@aucklandcricket @BLACKCAPS Congratulations Ireland. A long time coming but deserved the win tonight. Someone's happy & it's not me @RonanOGara10 pic.twitter.com/iStgCExAGn
— Dan Carter (@DanCarter) November 5, 2016
Of course, there's only one sporting curse still to be broken after this week...
Chicago Cubs win after 108 years.
Ireland win after 111 years.
Mayo to win after 66 years.
Let's do it lads!#IREvNZL
— Enda Kenny (@EndaKennyTD) November 5, 2016
