# Quarter-Final

Last year

2022

# Team news

Munster's O'Mahony and Coombes return for URC quarter-final tie with Ulster

The provinces meet at Kingspan Stadium tomorrow evening.

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Jun 2nd 2022, 12:53 PM

# just short

'We played some unbelievable rugby and we left it all out there'

Munster hooker Niall Scannell took some pride in his side’s performance in defeat to Toulouse.

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May 8th 2022, 8:59 AM

# Drama

Agony for Munster as Toulouse advance after penalty shoot-out in European epic

It was a cruel ending for Munster following a stunning clash at the Aviva Stadium.

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May 7th 2022, 5:52 PM

# SUAF

Roared on by the Red Army, Munster bid to dethrone the mighty Toulouse

More than 37,500 tickets have been sold for this Champions Cup quarter-final in Dublin.

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May 7th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Team news

Kendellen and Wycherley start for Munster with Daly set for first European cap

Johann van Graan has gone for a settled-looking team with Munster missing several forwards through injury.

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May 6th 2022, 12:14 PM

# Boost

Kelleher and Baird return for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup quarter-final

Leo Cullen’s men travel to face Leicester this Saturday.

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May 2nd 2022, 2:21 PM

# Rehab

Beirne and Conway unlikely to be fit for Munster's European quarter-final against Toulouse

‘We’ll wait on next week and see if they’re available or not, but at the moment they’re not,’ said defence coach JP Ferreira.

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Apr 26th 2022, 3:00 PM

# Economics

'We would have loved to play at Thomond Park but we're going to embrace the Aviva'

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says the province is aligned over the decision.

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Apr 20th 2022, 7:00 AM

All time

# Struggles

French Open quarter-finalist 'locked herself away, cried' before match

Barbora Krejcikova, ranked 33 in the world, defeated America’s Sloane Stephens, the 2018 runner-up in Paris.

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Jun 7th 2021, 3:44 PM

# Team news

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

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

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Apr 9th 2021, 12:08 PM

# Errors

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

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

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Sep 21st 2020, 5:00 PM

# Analysis

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

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

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Sep 20th 2020, 11:10 AM

# Exit

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

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

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Sep 20th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Gutted

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

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

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Sep 19th 2020, 6:23 PM

# wrecking ball

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

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

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Sep 15th 2020, 6:30 AM

# rematch

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

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

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Sep 14th 2020, 7:59 PM

# Deja Vu

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

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

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Oct 20th 2019, 7:05 AM

# Woe

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

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

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Oct 19th 2019, 9:35 PM

# Knowledge

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

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

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Oct 19th 2019, 5:31 PM

# Preview

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

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

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Oct 19th 2019, 8:20 AM

# belief

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

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

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Oct 18th 2019, 3:00 PM

# L'Equipe

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

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

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Oct 18th 2019, 10:55 AM

# Influence

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

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

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Oct 18th 2019, 8:46 AM

# belief

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

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

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Oct 18th 2019, 1:05 AM

# Details

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

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

37.8k

Oct 17th 2019, 8:00 PM

# cohesion

Henshaw and Ringrose the more tested midfield combo against All Blacks

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

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Oct 17th 2019, 1:04 PM

# Dismissal

Kiwi pundits write off Ireland's quarter-final hopes

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

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Oct 17th 2019, 11:33 AM

# named

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

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

41.5k

Oct 17th 2019, 8:03 AM

# Team news

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

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

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Oct 17th 2019, 4:54 AM

# fit and fresh

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

Joe Schmidt has some important decisions to confirm tomorrow.

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Oct 16th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Confidence

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

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

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Oct 16th 2019, 8:45 AM

# Leader

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

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

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Oct 16th 2019, 7:30 AM

# edgy

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

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

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Oct 15th 2019, 1:15 PM

# Mind Games

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

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

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Oct 15th 2019, 1:00 AM

# Mind Games

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

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

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Oct 14th 2019, 7:58 AM

# Burden of History

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

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

15.2k

Oct 14th 2019, 5:33 AM

# Leader

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

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

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Oct 14th 2019, 2:33 AM

# Showdown

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

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

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Oct 13th 2019, 1:41 PM

# Quarter-Final

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

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

18.2k

Oct 12th 2019, 6:56 PM

# Kiwis or Boks

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

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

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Oct 12th 2019, 6:17 PM