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Saturday 9 December 2023 Dublin: 10°C

# Match Report

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Ireland hammer Italy but eight-try win comes at a cost for Schmidt's side
Joe Schmidt’s men suffered worrying injuries to Robbie Henshaw and Tadhg Furlong.
Stunning Johnny Sexton drop-goal steals Paris win for Schmidt's Ireland
Joe Schmidt’s men stole the win at the very death, just their third in France since 1972.
Man of the moment! David Clifford inspires IT Tralee to first Sigerson win in 11 years
The Fossa star hit 1-4 as his side stunned Queen’s University in Belfast.
0-11 for Aaron Gillane as Limerick ease to league opener win over Laois
The Shannonsiders ran out 10-point winners.
Delightful Dunne propels Wexford to win over Waterford in dream return to Division 1A
David Dunne finished with 2-2 at Walsh Park.
1-8 for David Reidy as Clare leave it late to seal victory over Tipperary
Cusack Park played host to the encounter.
Leinster advance as top seeds after completing clean sweep in Montpellier
Leo Cullen’s men recovered from a poor first half to secure a sixth win from six in Pool 3.
Lucky escape for Chelsea as they edge brave Norwich on penalties to march on
Eden Hazard hit the winning penalty to spare their blushes.
Van Graan's Munster left with losing bonus point after absorbing clash in Paris
Johann van Graan’s men will be frustrated with the circumstances of their defeat in Paris.
Brilliant Best leads ferocious Ulster to victory over La Rochelle
Pool 1 is now topped by Ulster after a three-try win over the powerhouse French outift.
Dramatic finish in Castlebar sees 12-man Galway edge Mayo for second win of 2018
The Tribesmen came out on top by one point in the FBD League.
2015 junior champions Dunboyne edge Kinsale to win All-Ireland intermediate title
They beat Cork’s Kinsale in the Parnell Park decider.
Class of Conway and Carbery help stuttering Ireland edge past Fiji
An experimental selection from Joe Schmidt was put under intense scrutiny by a fantastic array of Fijian talent.
Superb Salah brace steals the show as Liverpool turn up pressure on Bilic and West Ham
Liverpool go sixth in the Premier League as West Ham remain just one point above the relegation zone.
Piutau and Stockdale put the gloss on scrappy inter-pro win for Ulster
The 21-year-old Ireland international’s try finally tilted the contest Ulster’s way.
Joselu earns Newcastle a share of the spoils as Benitez faces former club
A Philippe Coutinho wonder strike was cancelled out as Rafael Benitez faced Liverpool at St James’ Park.
Wenger savours 21st anniversary as stylish Arsenal sink Brighton at the Emirates
The Gunners got October off to the perfect start as they rise to fifth in the Premier League with back-to-back wins.
Brilliant Fellaini double inspires United to emphatic win against desperate Palace
Manchester United recorded their sixth win from seven in the Premier League this season with another impressive display at Old Trafford.
Ulster's winning start to the season unravels against Bradley's bold Zebre
A late intercept try sealed the northern province’s fate, but the writing was on the wall long before that.
Hanrahan back with a bang to hand Munster bonus point win
Rassie Erasmus’ side got back to winning ways thanks to a powerful second-half display.
Kane ends spectacular September with fitting double as Spurs sink Huddersfield
Harry Kane scored a brace as Tottenham recorded their fourth consecutive win in all competitions.
Ulster score eight tries on way to victory over Bernard Jackman's Dragons
Nick Timoney was man-of-the-match with two tries to his name.
Disastrous night for 14-man Munster as Warriors run riot in bonus-point win
The home side dominated from the off and put up a big win in Glasgow.
Leinster beaten in South Africa as Cullen's men stunned by the Cheetahs
Barry Daly’s hat-trick was in vain as the hosts recorded a famous win.
Emphatic United score four as Rooney endures tough return to Manchester
Three goals in the final ten minutes saw United hammer an Everton side who had more than enough chances to earn a point.
Lions draw series after a stunning Test with All Blacks in Auckland
The All Blacks had many chances to put the tourists aways, but Warren Gatland’s men were gritty.
Lions tie up Test series to ensure thrilling decider in Auckland
Owen Farrell held his nerve with a late penalty to draw the series back to 1-1.
Gatland unwilling to use bench as Lions surrender winning position in Wellington
The Hurricanes mounted a second-half comeback at the Cake Tin.
Brilliant Ioane on the double as All Blacks move into series lead over Lions
Warren Gatland’s tourists played some thrilling rugby but were second best at Eden Park.
Lions find attacking spark against Chiefs to build momentum for first Test
Warren Gatland’s midweekers kept the confidence flowing before the first All Blacks clash.
Lions pack sends out message to All Blacks with dominance in Rotorua
Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton were excellent in the halfback positions.
Keith Earls on fire again as Ireland run 7 past Japan
Joe Schmidt’s side hit the 50-point mark for the second week running thanks to big displays from Earls and Jack Conan.
All Blacks warm up for the Lions with imposing 12-try demolition of Samoa
Steve Hansen’s men were in sensational attacking form at Eden Park.
Gatland's Lions slip to second tour defeat in thrilling contest with Highlanders
The tourists scored three tries but they produced another big error count in Dunedin.
Earls a class apart as Ireland run in 9 tries against USA
Jacob Stockdale and James Ryan both crossed for debut tries on a difficult day for Joey Carbery.
Farrell boots Lions to momentum-boosting victory against Crusaders
Warren Gatland’s men should have won more comfortably as they spurned opportunities.
Friendly fire as Walters and McClean thunderbolts help Ireland overcome Uruguay
The visitors had got back into the game, after Atletico Madrid’s José Giménez headed home a set piece.
Munster utterly outclassed as sensational Scarlets earn Pro12 title in Dublin
Rassie Erasmus’ men were poor as they gave up six tries to the Welsh side at the Aviva Stadium.
Stunning Scarlets shock dire Leinster to make Pro12 history at the RDS
The Welsh region were entirely deserving of their victory in Dublin.
Connacht end with a whimper as 7-try Munster roar to Pro12 summit
Connacht’s defence could not hold up to a hungry Munster onslaught.