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
Cheers erupted in an Irish bar in Nelson, as All Blacks supporters celebrated their team's 28-24 win over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter final.
O'Shedigans owner Sean Davis said the game was very stressful to watch, but the result was exciting.
"The All Blacks dug deep, two yellow cards, a penalty try, a few things stacked against us but they got the job done, massive effort."
The bar was full of rugby fans, who were on the edge of their seats, especially in the last ten minutes of the the game.
"It was a great turnout, probably a 50/50 mix between Irish and New Zealand, but I think everyone will be supporting the All Blacks again next week, the Irish fans I think will be getting on board with the All Blacks from here on in."
O'Shedigans bar owner Sean Davis, left, said the quarterfinal was very stressful to watch but the result was exciting. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee
All Black fan Rebecca Morris said the Irish team came out hard and fast, and it was a tight game, right until the end.
"What a game, what a great quarter final, I can't believe it and good for the leadership team of the All Blacks, they needed that. I am so happy and so proud."
She gave the team full credit for their performance after some intense public pressure and said it took some time for her heart rate to return to normal, after the win.
Zoe Qu leapt out of her seat to celebrate the All Blacks win, she's a big fan and said the team played well.
"I was so excited, I know this game is important and they did really well. It was tough but they kept going, kept going like all New Zealanders, they kept fighting until the last minute."
Down the road at The Vic Public House, Gillian, who is on a working holiday in New Zealand from Northern Ireland was watching the game and said she hadn't come across any other Irish supporters.
"It's definitely weird when people cheer for the other team and it's not Ireland ... it's definitely a different vibe to what I am used to."
Tony Betti was on holiday in New Zealand from Chicago and decided to head to the pub to see what the fuss was about.
"I really know nothing about rugby but I thought I would come in and see how the Irish and the New Zealanders get along, it's an exciting game, it's very brutal.
"The atmosphere is kinda rowdy, very friendly but rowdy and a lot of pride, both countries have a lot of pride in their sport."
