# Quarter-Final

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# 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.

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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

# Rassie

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

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

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Sep 21st 2019, 2:18 PM

# world cup watch

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

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

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Jul 22nd 2019, 2:11 PM

# the cats

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

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

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Jul 6th 2019, 4:51 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

France v USA, World Cup quarter-final

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

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Jun 28th 2019, 8:01 PM

# Lilywhites

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

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

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May 24th 2019, 9:35 PM

# deserved

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

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

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May 4th 2019, 7:25 PM

# best mates

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

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

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May 3rd 2019, 8:40 AM

# heating up

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

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

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May 3rd 2019, 7:00 AM

# clinical

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

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

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Apr 1st 2019, 9:30 PM

# So Close

Analysis: How outstanding Ulster almost shocked reigning champions Leinster

Dan McFarland’s side were brilliant but came up just short in Dublin on Saturday night.

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Apr 1st 2019, 3:28 PM

# Brave and Faithful

'It's breathtaking to see the supporters. It felt like we were playing at home'

Munster boss Johann van Graan said he’s proud to coach this team after their win in Edinburgh.

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Mar 30th 2019, 4:16 PM

# knocked out

Connacht crash out of Europe with injury concerns for Carty and Bealham

Andy Friend’s side left it too late in their comeback bid against Sale in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

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Mar 29th 2019, 9:46 PM

# Champions Cup

Munster confident of having Carbery fit to face Edinburgh

The out-half has not played since helping Ireland win in Murrayfield and will hope to prove his fitness to return there this week.

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Mar 25th 2019, 11:54 AM

# powering on

Leinster set up European quarter-final against Ulster with powerful win at Wasps

Leo Cullen’s men notched a bonus point win to set up an intriguing knock-out in March.

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Jan 20th 2019, 5:10 PM

# Dan the Man

First quarter-final since 2014 is major achievement for Ulster boss McFarland

Yesterday’s comeback win against Leicester saw Ulster secure knock-out rugby in Europe.

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Jan 20th 2019, 9:08 AM

# Deja Vu

For the second year in a row, Man City beat Leicester on penalties in EFL Cup quarter-final

Kevin De Bruyne also scored with a brilliant strike after making his first start since returning from injury.

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Dec 18th 2018, 9:58 PM

# Rivals

North London derby the highlight of League Cup quarter-final ties

Meanwhile, Chelsea face Bournemouth for a place in the last four.

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Oct 31st 2018, 10:21 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Russia v Croatia, World Cup quarter-final

Russia took on Croatia for a place in the last four of the competition.

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Jul 7th 2018, 6:01 PM

# Complete

Analysis: Leinster's lethal attack tears Saracens apart for three classy tries

Leinster’s scores all came on kick return and showed off their rounded threat with ball in hand.

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Apr 3rd 2018, 8:35 PM

# Analysis

Munster's Conor Murray underlines his deep rugby intelligence

The scrum-half’s first-half try was exceptionally clever.

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Apr 3rd 2018, 2:45 PM

# Skipper

Grand Slam momentum with O'Mahony as Munster captain returns

The 28-year-old says it hasn’t been difficult to focus back in on provincial matters.

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Mar 29th 2018, 8:00 AM

# Top Operators

'If a top job comes up then I'd imagine he'll be near the top of the list'

Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth reckons Mark McCall could be in the mix for the Ireland job.

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Mar 29th 2018, 6:00 AM

# big boys

'If you're 100kg against 130kg you're more than likely going to lose out there'

Ian Keatley feels Munster need to be smart decision-makers to overcome the sheer size of Toulon’s team.

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Mar 28th 2018, 8:00 AM

# Rallying Cry

'You want to go to war with warriors. I saw warriors this morning'

Munster boss Johann van Graan is excited for his first knock-out game in charge of the province.

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Mar 27th 2018, 6:00 AM

# easy

Liverpool comfortably secure Champions League quarter-final spot

The game at Anfield finished goalless, as the Reds progressed thanks to their emphatic first-leg victory.

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Mar 6th 2018, 9:49 PM

# Last Eight

UCD book Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final spot after seeing off CIT

DJ Foran was instrumental in a 1-17 to 1-12 win at Belfield tonight.

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Jan 30th 2018, 10:02 PM

# Perseverance

Gunners shade epic Munster Club quarter-final

The teams were level seven times across the 80 minutes.

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Oct 29th 2017, 5:39 PM

# resilience

Defying age and illness, Venus Williams reaches 39th Slam quarter-final

This year’s Wimbledon and Australian Open runner-up was the oldest woman in this year’s US Open draw.

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Sep 4th 2017, 9:19 AM

# Stroke of luck

Ireland qualify for U17 Euros quarter-final despite heavy loss to Germany

Colin O’Brien’s side will face England in the last eight.

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May 10th 2017, 1:48 PM

# Legends

Cristiano Ronaldo and the top 10 all-time Champions League leading goalscorers

The Portugal star, who racked up a century of goals in Europe in the first leg, headed in his first of the game on 76 minutes.

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Apr 19th 2017, 12:20 AM

# Muscle

Doussain starts at 10 against Munster as Toulouse go for beefy 6-2 bench split

The Top 14 side are clearly expecting a big battle up front in Thomond Park.

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Mar 31st 2017, 11:29 AM

# make or break

Ireland's Six Nations hopes on the line with confident France in Dublin

It’s make or break for Joe Schmidt’s men against les Bleus.

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Feb 25th 2017, 8:00 AM

# Team news

Jose Mourinho names strong Man United side for League Cup quarter-final

Wayne Rooney and Henrikh Mkhitaryan both start for the Red Devils this evening.

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Nov 30th 2016, 7:27 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Wales v Belgium, Euro 2016 quarter-final

It was over to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille for tonight’s last-8 tie.

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Jul 1st 2016, 9:00 PM

# people's choice

'Ireland was right behind us' - Lam feels the support for classy Connacht

The western province’s head coach wants his inexperienced side to learn from their defeat in Grenoble.

6.2k

Apr 11th 2016, 6:30 AM

# accusation

'Uefa-lona' conspiracy theorists out in force after Champions League quarter-final

Fernando Torres was sent off, while Barca’s two-goal hero Luis Suarez was seemingly fortunate to stay on the field.

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Apr 6th 2016, 11:19 AM