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# Quarter-Final

# Take a Bow
Chiefs and Crusaders book Super Rugby semi-final berths
Flyhalf Damian McKenzie landed all seven shots at goal in a 19-point performance.
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# Last Eight
Moore the only change as Ulster team to take on Munster is named
Scrum-half John Cooney will make his 100th appearance for the province on Friday.
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Jun 2nd 2022, 1:15 PM
# 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
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# 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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