As Ireland's rugby team put in a heroic effort to topple the French at Cardiff, Twitter went utterly, utterly over-the-top.

The heart-wrenching, emotional match saw highs, lows and more than a few injuries. As it stands currently, Paul O'Connell's condition is unknown and the injury did look quite severe.

There were more than than a few reactions throughout the game, we've compiled a few of them here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incredible scenes. Just incredible.

 

Via Twitter