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Three years ago Ireland led the All Blacks 22-17 with six minutes remaining when Johnny Sexton had a penalty to secure victory. The week before Sexton tore his hamstring against Australia.If it was another player, another game, maybe Joe Schmidt would have rested him. But having spoken to Schmidt, Sexton fought through to put Ireland in a winning position against New Zealand. He re-injured his hamstring in the second half but played on.There werent many weeks for the next two years that Sexton didnt think of that kick. He pulled the penalty wide and the rest is history. Another Irish defeat against the All Blacks. This weekend represents another chance for him and for Ireland.But for a career-ending injury, former Irish and Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris would have played in that game. He might have lined up against the All Blacks this weekend in Chicago as well, rather than looking on from outside the camp.He knows many of the current squad and feels if Joe Schmidts side can remain injury free, they could fulfill the potential which many Irish teams failed to.But while New Zealand won the World Cup in 2011, despite injuries to Dan Carter, Colin Slade and Aaron Cruden, Ireland dont have the same pool of talent to choose from when injuries strike -- and thats perhaps why Ireland needed Sexton to play in 2013.There is a lot of talent in Irish rugby but we need a couple of lucky years, with key guys not getting injured, Ferris told ESPN as he launched AIGs Rugby Weekend in Chicago. You look at the last World Cup, Peter O Mahony, Paul OConnell, Sean OBrien and Jonathan Sexton out for key games.They didnt function as well. People have to understand that If you take four key players out of any team, it is not going to function as well. That is exactly what happened.Whereas If you take four guys out of the New Zealand team, you just replace them and they function exactly the same. It will be interesting to see what happens over this weekend and the next few weeks with Ireland.Its the small margins in rugby. Its keeping tuned in for the 80 minutes of the game. In the case of the All Blacks last-gasp try in 2013, keeping tuned in for almost 82 minutes.Ferris also has a similar experience in 2010 -- having scored a try to help Ireland lead New Zealand 13-12 coming up to half-time, New Zealand struck on the stroke of the interval. The All Blacks never looked back and another Irish squad with great potential didnt fulfill it. Ferris believes its time to change that trend.We had a great squad of talent back in 2011, 2012, 2013 and we probably didnt win as much as we should have done. Brian ODriscoll talked about the amount of talent we had and we probably didnt make the most of it.But its a new era for Irish rugby, a lot of young guys, like big Iain Henderson, Ultan Dillane and Joey Carbery, who I like coming through. There is going to plenty of opportunity but they have to make sure they take that opportunity and make that Irish jersey proud.For many, including Sexton, Conor Murray, Rob Kearney and Jamie Heaslip, the hurt of that defeat two years ago will remain. For others, like Robbie Henshaw, Jordi Murphy, Garry Ringrose and Joey Carbery, that opportunity to end a wait for victory over the All Blacks -- which stretches back to 1905 -- begins on Saturday in Chicago.They will prepare and stare down the Haka before kick-off. Despite the aura of invincibility that surrounds New Zealand at present, Ferris believes Schmidt will have instilled confidence into the team. What is said outside the squad is irrelevant.The boys will be in the changing room before the game believing they can win it, said Ferris. It is a different story to me or you thinking are they going to win it. New Zealand are the best team in the world at the minute. They have an unbelievable record going and they will want to keep it going.But Ireland have a lot to play for and hopefully they go out and put in a good performance. You never know, they could get the win, but it is going to be very difficult. In terms of the Haka, I think its a bit of a gee up for the New Zealand lads, but you just respect it.I was concentrating on the first play, my own individual role, my responsibility, if they kicked off where I had to be and making sure our exit play was right. I wasnt one for standing there and eye-balling down the opposite man and putting the fear of God in the opposite number. I was making sure I was mentally right for the whistle. Cheap Charlotte Hornets Jerseys China . 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CHICAGO -- The Latest on the fatal shooting of the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade and Chicago violence (all times local):4 p.m.Dozens of people gathered at a Chicago church for a prayer service to remember a mother of four who was gunned down as she walked along a South Side street.The vigil for Nykea Aldridge, a cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade, began shortly after police announced brothers Darwin Sorrells Jr. and Derren Sorrells were charged Sunday with first-degree murder in her death. Police say the pair were targeting a man who drove two women from a suburb into the city.Aldridges parents, sister, nieces and nephews wept as they spoke about the woman they said was a gifted writer and fighter of the family.Aldridges mother, Diann, said her daughters life is gone too soon, adding that she was a little quiet storm of a daughter.The pastor of the church, Jolinda Wade, called her niece a a very, very special young lady, adding the family will hold on to their memories.---12 p.m.Chicagos police superintendent says the suspects in the shooting death of the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade are an example of the citys problem with repeat offenders.Superintendent Eddie Johnson held a news conference Sunday shortly after murder and attempted murder charges against 26-year-old Darwin Sorrells Jr. and 22-year-old Derren Sorrells were announced.Nykea Aldridge was pushing her baby in a stroller near a school on the citys South Side where shed planned to register her children when she was shot and killed.Cmdr. Brendan Deenihan said Sunday that the Sorrells brothers had intended to shoot at a driver who had just dropped off passengers in the neighborhood. Police said there is video of the incident.No weapon was recovered from the suspects, and police say they dont know where the weapon is.Johnson also said that Chicago residents should be frustrated and hopes that the arrests bring some sort of closure for the Aldridge and Wade families.---11:35 a.m.Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says the brothers accused of killing the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade have criminal records.Authorities say 26-year-old Darwin Sorrells Jr. and 22-year-old Derren Sorrells were charged Sunday in Fridays death of Nykea Aldridge.Guglielmi says Darwin Sorrells was on parole for a gun charge. He was sentenced to six years in prison in January 2013 and was released early.Guglielmi also said Derren Sorrells is a known gang member.---11:25 a.m.The Chicago Police Department has apologized to Academy Award and Grammy-winning rapper Rhymefest after seeinng his video that showed officers seemingly not treating seriously his report of being robbed.ddddddddddddRhymefest, whose given name is Che Smith, said he was sitting in his parked vehicle Saturday when a man with a gun jumped in and demanded his wallet. The 39-year-old complied and the man fled on foot.The rapper went to a South Side police district to report the robbery.Smith said officers were in no hurry to take his report and that when he did sit down with an officer, she insisted he keep his hands where she could see them, expressed doubt about his story and didnt appear to be writing down answers.He said when he asked to see her supervisor, the sergeant told him to leave. Thats when he began filming.Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said that Chief of Patrol Fred Waller called Smith to apologize on behalf of the department for how he was treated and to let Smith know detectives would begin investigating the robbery immediately.---11 a.m.Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is sidestepping questions about the flow of guns into Illinois from his state as the U.S. presidential campaign delves into the issue of Chicago violence.The Republican vice presidential nominee would not answer direct questions Sunday about guns from Indiana coming into Chicago during CNNs State of the Union show.Chicago authorities have said more than half of the guns used in crimes come from out of state, including about 20 percent from Indiana.The questions came after the shooting death of Nykea Aldridge, a cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade.When asked about gun trafficking from Indiana, Pence instead brought up failing schools in Chicago and his running mate Donald Trumps pledge to create jobs.Two men were charged with first-degree murder on Sunday in Aldridges death.---10:05 a.m.Chicago police say two brothers have been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade.Authorities say 26-year-old Darwin Sorrells Jr. and 22-year-old Derren Sorrells were charged Sunday in the death of Nykea Aldridge.Police say the 32-year-old mother of four was pushing her baby in a stroller near a school on the citys South Side where shed planned to register her children when she was shot and killed. Police say she wasnt the intended target.Police say the suspects have criminal records.Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie T. Johnson plans to release more information at a news conference later Sunday. ' ' '