#Quarter-Final

# quarter-final - Friday 9 April, 2021

# Team News

Fardy replaces Baird for Leinster as Exeter make two changes in front row

Apr 9th 2021, 12:08 PM 16,016 Views 25 Comments

Leo Cullen’s men didn’t play last weekend after their clash with Toulon was cancelled.

# quarter-final - Monday 21 September, 2020

# Errors

'It's a little bit of rocks or diamonds from him' - Stockdale struggles in Toulouse

Updated Sep 21st 2020, 5:00 PM 36,965 Views 31 Comments

The Ulster wing’s performance was up for discussion on the latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

# quarter-final - Sunday 20 September, 2020

# Analysis

How Leinster were left with an insurmountable hill to climb against Saracens

Sep 20th 2020, 11:10 AM 10,195 Views 33 Comments

Sloppy errors, aerial losses, maul failings, scrum penalties, and a brilliant Sarries try were all involved.

# Exit

'It's not my first dark day in a Leinster jersey, so it's how we react' - Ringrose

Sep 20th 2020, 6:00 AM 6,956 Views 23 Comments

The Leinster centre rued his side’s poor performance in the first half against Saracens.

# quarter-final - Saturday 19 September, 2020

# Gutted

'We got a little bit spooked... they probably managed the big occasion better'

Sep 19th 2020, 6:23 PM 16,051 Views 41 Comments

Leinster boss Leo Cullen had major regrets over his side’s first-half showing against Saracens.

# quarter-final - Tuesday 15 September, 2020

# Wrecking Ball

'You can't ignore the threat' - Maro Itoje in fine form for Leinster showdown

Sep 15th 2020, 6:30 AM 7,405 Views 8 Comments

The England second row will be a key man as Sarries look to cause an upset in Dublin.

# quarter-final - Monday 14 September, 2020

# Rematch

Much-changed Saracens have 'a few plans up our sleeve' for Leinster

Sep 14th 2020, 7:59 PM 29,063 Views 8 Comments

Leo Cullen’s men have a score to settle after last year’s Champions Cup final.

# quarter-final - Sunday 20 October, 2019

# Deja Vu

Farrell's reign must see change after Ireland deliver 'D game' in Tokyo

Oct 20th 2019, 7:05 AM 41,524 Views 103 Comments

The Englishman now takes over and the 2023 World Cup has to be the primary focus.

# quarter-final - Saturday 19 October, 2019

# Woe

Ireland's miserable record at Rugby World Cups rolls on in Tokyo

Oct 19th 2019, 9:35 PM 39,948 Views 102 Comments

‘Maybe you put too much pressure on,’ said Ireland captain Rory Best after the latest defeat.

# Knowledge

'What is it they've experienced? Ireland's experience was not to win' - Hansen

Oct 19th 2019, 5:31 PM 58,035 Views 74 Comments

The All Blacks boss pointed out that his team had experience of winning World Cup knock-out games.

# Preview

All Blacks stand in the way as Ireland target first-ever World Cup semi-final

Updated Oct 19th 2019, 8:20 AM 23,706 Views 33 Comments

‘There’s nothing we can do about the previous results,’ said Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton.

# quarter-final - Friday 18 October, 2019

# Belief

Sexton: 'We've been reared on knock-out rugby... we should use our experiences'

Oct 18th 2019, 3:00 PM 24,101 Views 61 Comments

The Ireland out-half travelled to Tokyo Stadium without his team-mates today.

# L'Equipe

Penaud and Dupont passed fit for France's quarter-final showdown with Wales

Oct 18th 2019, 10:55 AM 3,610 Views 2 Comments

Jacques Brunel has made just one change to the side which began in such impressive fashion against Argentina.

# Influence

The All Blacks have always loomed large for Kiwi native Joe Schmidt

Updated Oct 18th 2019, 8:46 AM 18,406 Views 21 Comments

The Ireland head coach and Steve Hansen have had some great battles since 2013.

# Belief

'It shows you that they're human' - Chicago changed everything for Ireland

Oct 18th 2019, 1:05 AM 4,189 Views 1 Comment

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray underlined the confidence within Joe Schmidt’s squad.

# quarter-final - Thursday 17 October, 2019

# Details

Analysis: How can Ireland go about beating the All Blacks in Tokyo?

Oct 17th 2019, 8:00 PM 37,747 Views 32 Comments

It will be fascinating to see how Joe Schmidt’s team go about attacking Richie Mo’unga off lineouts.

# Cohesion

Henshaw and Ringrose the more tested midfield combo against All Blacks

Oct 17th 2019, 1:04 PM 8,834 Views 20 Comments

The All Blacks have plenty of experience but some relatively new combinations.

# Dismissal

Kiwi pundits write off Ireland's quarter-final hopes

Oct 17th 2019, 11:33 AM 15,840 Views 40 Comments

Former All Black half-back Justin Marshall says Joe Schmidt’s men have failed to reach the standards they set in recent years.

# Named

Kearney and O'Mahony recalled as Schmidt names team to face All Blacks

Oct 17th 2019, 8:03 AM 41,456 Views 64 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s starting XV has 886 caps worth of Test rugby experience.

# Team News

Hansen picks Goodhue and Lienert-Brown in All Blacks midfield to face Ireland

Oct 17th 2019, 4:54 AM 15,693 Views 33 Comments

The Kiwis have opted for Codie Taylor at hooker ahead of Dane Coles.

# quarter-final - Wednesday 16 October, 2019

# Fit And Fresh

Ireland looking for blend of experience and form in team to face All Blacks

Oct 16th 2019, 5:00 PM 24,624 Views 49 Comments

Joe Schmidt has some important decisions to confirm tomorrow.

# Confidence

Joe Schmidt has transformed Ireland's approach to facing the All Blacks

Oct 16th 2019, 8:45 AM 32,475 Views 34 Comments

‘I think it provokes excitement, it provokes a little bit of anxiety.’

# Leader

O'Mahony primed for the 'biggest' game of his career against All Blacks

Oct 16th 2019, 7:30 AM 11,587 Views 40 Comments

The Munster man will play in his first World Cup knock-out game on Saturday.

# quarter-final - Tuesday 15 October, 2019

# Edgy

All Blacks don't feel defeats to Ireland are relevant to World Cup quarter-final

Oct 15th 2019, 1:15 PM 12,674 Views 21 Comments

Attack coach Ian Foster wasn’t interested in discussing Andy Farrell’s defensive success against the Kiwis.

# Mind Games

All Blacks claim they got the quarter-final they wanted after avoiding Japan

Oct 15th 2019, 1:00 AM 12,579 Views 24 Comments

Steve Hansen said he was keen to steer clear of the in-form hosts, who topped Pool A.

# quarter-final - Monday 14 October, 2019

# Mind Games

Hansen: 'Joe does a lot of studies... I might be able to set him up'

Oct 14th 2019, 7:58 AM 21,718 Views 23 Comments

The All Blacks head coach is hoping to lure Schmidt into a few traps on Saturday.

# Burden Of History

'The difference now is we're not favourites going into this quarter-final'

Oct 14th 2019, 5:33 AM 15,179 Views 18 Comments

Ireland have never won a World Cup knock-out game but Joe Schmidt’s men are quietly confident.

# Leader

Sexton bemused by criticism of Ireland as Schmidt's side gear up for All Blacks

Oct 14th 2019, 2:33 AM 32,963 Views 35 Comments

The 34-year-old out-half says the Kiwis are accustomed to dealing with the pressure of being favourites.

# quarter-final - Sunday 13 October, 2019

# Showdown

Ireland to face favourites New Zealand in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Oct 13th 2019, 1:41 PM 80,240 Views 160 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s side will take on the number one team in the world in Tokyo next Saturday.

# quarter-final - Saturday 12 October, 2019

# Quarter-Final

St Jude's send dismal St Vincent's packing from Dublin SFC for second year in succession

Oct 12th 2019, 6:56 PM 18,055 Views 29 Comments

St Vincent’s scored just 0-4 in a disappointing seven-point defeat.

# Kiwis Or Boks

'The All Blacks know we can come and play and that we can beat them'

Oct 12th 2019, 6:17 PM 15,355 Views 24 Comments

Ireland must now wait to learn if they will face the Kiwis or the Springboks next weekend.

# quarter-final - Saturday 21 September, 2019

# Rassie

'We know the Irish players really well but obviously they know us as well'

Sep 21st 2019, 2:18 PM 12,282 Views 24 Comments

There is a strong chance that the Springboks and Ireland will meet in the World Cup quarter-finals.

# quarter-final - Monday 22 July, 2019

# World Cup Watch

Rassie's Springboks make impressive start to underline Ireland's challenge

Jul 22nd 2019, 2:11 PM 10,935 Views 17 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s men could meet the Boks at the quarter-final stage of the World Cup.

# quarter-final - Saturday 6 July, 2019

# The Cats

Drennan scores 0-9 to help Kilkenny storm past Clare in All-Ireland minor quarter-final

Jul 6th 2019, 4:51 PM 12,206 Views 6 Comments

These two sides will now battle it out with Galway for two sides to advance to the All-Ireland semi-finals.

# quarter-final - Friday 28 June, 2019

# Liveblog

As it happened: France v USA, World Cup quarter-final

Jun 28th 2019, 8:01 PM 26,755 Views 12 Comments

France faced USA with a place in the final four up for grabs.

# quarter-final - Friday 24 May, 2019

# Lilywhites

Neil Flynn the only change as Kildare prepare for Leinster quarter-final in Tullamore

May 24th 2019, 9:35 PM 5,168 Views 3 Comments

Cian O’Neill has named his starting XV for Sunday’s meeting with Longford at O’Connor Park.

# quarter-final - Saturday 4 May, 2019

# Deserved

Sublime Coetzee drives Ulster into Pro14 semi-final clash with Glasgow

May 4th 2019, 7:25 PM 22,499 Views 37 Comments

Rory Best and Darren Cave bid farewell to the Kingspan Stadium in winning fashion against Connacht.

# quarter-final - Friday 3 May, 2019

# Best Mates

'We just had a bet on for the regular season. He just won it... Fair play to him'

May 3rd 2019, 8:40 AM 12,789 Views 8 Comments

John Cooney and Jack Carty, close friends off the pitch, face each other in the Pro14 quarter-finals tomorrow.

# Heating Up

Confident Connacht back 'feared' scrum but wary of Ulster 'menace' Coetzee

May 3rd 2019, 7:00 AM 5,396 Views 4 Comments

The inter-provincial Pro14 quarter-final in Belfast promises to be a cracker.

# quarter-final - Monday 1 April, 2019

# Clinical

Analysis: Two clever Keith Earls tries seal Munster's place in the semi-finals

Apr 1st 2019, 9:30 PM 15,368 Views 13 Comments

There was intelligence in the build-up to both scores from Johann van Graan’s team.

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