TOKYO (Reuters) - Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said he was heartbroken after his dream of leading them to a first ever World Cup semi-final was torn to shreds by a devastating New Zealand performance in Tokyo on Saturday.
Schmidt, who will step down as Ireland coach following the tournament, has presided over a golden era for Irish rugby, leading them to three Six Nations titles and to number one in the world rankings during his six years in charge.
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