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# Semi-final

Last month
October 2023
The World Cup needs a better semi-final. England must live with the Boks
The Springboks have more variety to their play and are strong favourites tonight.
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Oct 21st 2023, 6:00 AM
This year
2023
Spain v Sweden, Fifa Women's World Cup semi-final
Spain face Sweden for a spot in the competition’s final.
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Aug 15th 2023, 10:02 AM
Experience counts as Dublin edge out abrasive Monaghan in All-Ireland Semi-Final
Late Rock goal puts polish on a mixed display.
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Jul 15th 2023, 7:47 PM
Limerick's Declan Hannon ruled out of All-Ireland semi-final
The game takes place in three weeks against yet-to-be-confirmed opponents.
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Jun 18th 2023, 11:40 PM
Leona Maguire suffers defeat in Match-Play semi-final
Japan’s Ayaka Furue, last year’s runner-up, ousted the Irish star.
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May 28th 2023, 9:39 PM
Clean sheet for Irish duo amid tense Championship play-off semi-final
Luke McNally and Darragh Lenihan both completed 90 minutes for their respective sides.
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May 14th 2023, 2:33 PM
'We know Munster are going to bring up bucketloads from Munster'
Leinster back row Max Deegan hopes to see the province’s fans out in force.
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May 12th 2023, 6:00 AM
Munster's injury toll is brutal but they must embrace this shot at Leinster
Graham Rowntree could be without six starters from last weekend’s URC quarter-final win.
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May 8th 2023, 7:30 PM
Sligo's run continues as they knock Kerry out to qualify for U20 All-Ireland final
Sligo were two-point winners at Pearse Stadium.
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May 6th 2023, 6:43 PM
Red-hot Leinster blow Toulouse away to grab Champions Cup final spot
Leo Cullen’s men scored five tries as they underlined their determination to add a fifth star.
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Apr 29th 2023, 4:56 PM
Red-hot Leinster beat Toulouse to grab Champions Cup final spot
Leo Cullen’s men scored five tries as they underlined their determination to add a fifth star.
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Apr 29th 2023, 4:28 PM
Last year
2022
Brandon O'Connell emerges from shadows to become Ballyea's unlikely hero
St Finbarr’s were up against it after wing forward Conor Cahalane was shown a straight red card for an off-the-ball incident after just nine minutes.
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Nov 20th 2022, 3:51 PM
Galway to face Limerick and Clare take on Kilkenny as All-Ireland semi-final pairings confirmed
Two mouth-watering ties are on the way in July.
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Jun 18th 2022, 5:52 PM
Bigger issues than tennis on Coco Gauff's mind ahead of French Open final
The 18-year-old, who has only just graduated high school, was widely praised for her impromptu ‘peace, end gun violence’ message.
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Jun 3rd 2022, 7:48 PM
Sublime Leinster dethrone Toulouse to march into Champions Cup final
The only major blot on a brilliant day for Leo Cullen’s men was the injury to Tadhg Furlong.
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May 14th 2022, 4:55 PM
Eurovision: What you need to know as Ireland battles for one of ten remaining slots in Saturday final
It’s going to be a tough task but singer Brooke Scullion says she’s confident her performance will break through.
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May 12th 2022, 8:10 PM
Favourites Ukraine take to the stage as first Eurovision semi-final takes place tonight
17 countries will compete for 10 spots in Saturday’s grand final.
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May 10th 2022, 12:26 PM
Healy and O'Brien doubts for Champions Cup semi-final after head injuries
Both Leinster players were forced off for Head Injury Assessments last weekend.
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May 9th 2022, 3:45 PM
Saturday showdown confirmed for Leinster's semi-final with Toulouse
The European heavyweights will meet at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
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May 8th 2022, 5:10 PM
All time
Brilliant Clough-Ballacolla stun Kilmacud to reach Leinster senior hurling final
Declan Laffan’s charges were immense once again as they upset the odds.
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Dec 11th 2021, 8:26 PM
Pat Spillane and Sean Cavanagh clash over Tyrone Covid cases
The RTE pundits engaged in a lively debut prior to the All-Ireland semi-final between Tyrone and Kerry.
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Aug 28th 2021, 3:40 PM
Serious questions over Federer's future, Djokovic reaches 10th Wimbledon semi-final
The eight-time Wimbledon champion and 20-time Grand Slam title winner lost 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-0 to a Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz.
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Jul 7th 2021, 10:17 PM
Toulouse await either Leinster or La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final
The French side will be out to earn their fifth European crown in the decider at Twickenham.
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May 1st 2021, 4:48 PM
'Leo always had a capacity to stay calm and make good logical assessments'
Jono Gibbes was Cullen’s forwards coach in Leinster for six happy years.
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Apr 29th 2021, 8:40 AM
Leinster lose 'enormous experience' as La Rochelle halfbacks return to training
Jono Gibbes believes Leinster have the depth to deal with Sexton’s absence.
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Apr 28th 2021, 5:00 PM
Serena Williams walks out in tears after semi-final defeat
The veteran American’s quest to reach a ninth Australian Open final and match Court’s 24 major singles titles ended in a 6-3, 6-4 semi-final mauling.
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Feb 18th 2021, 8:18 AM
Exeter have too much for Toulouse to set up European final against Racing 92
33-year-old ex-Ulster centre Ian Whitten was excellent in midfield for Rob Baxter’s side.
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Sep 26th 2020, 5:22 PM
Leinster will be at home again if they reach the Champions Cup semi-finals
If Ulster qualify, they’ll either be away to Exeter or at home against Northampton.
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Sep 16th 2020, 12:32 PM
Ulster's fight-for-every-inch mentality apparent in crucial semi-final moments
Dan McFarland’s men showed attitude and desire at key points in the win over Edinburgh.
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Sep 6th 2020, 8:10 AM
Edinburgh v Ulster, Pro14 semi-final
Ian Madigan’s ice-cold kicking sent the northern province into the final against Leinster.
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Sep 5th 2020, 9:29 PM
Stockdale, McCloskey, and Murphy all fit as Ulster make three changes
Billy Burns returns to captain the side, while Edinburgh have named a strong starting XV.
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Sep 4th 2020, 12:13 PM
Why not Munster? Van Graan's men out to upset the odds against Leinster
Leo Cullen’s side are the firm favourites as they look to secure a spot in the Pro14 final.
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Sep 4th 2020, 12:00 PM
Leinster start Keenan and Connors as Munster make three changes
Billy Holland, Jack O’Donoghue, and Stephen Archer come back in for Johann van Graan’s side.
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Sep 3rd 2020, 12:02 PM
Leinster's Doris resumes his rise after breakthrough season halted
The 22-year-old Mayo man made his Ireland debut earlier this year against Scotland.
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Sep 3rd 2020, 6:00 AM
'The pressure is on them. Ulster are a team that should expect to beat Edinburgh'
Richard Cockerill is hoping to guide his club into the first final in their history.
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Sep 1st 2020, 10:00 PM
'It's absolutely irrelevant how many games we've won prior to this semi-final'
Stuart Lancaster and Leinster have shifted their mindset ahead of the clash with Munster.
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Sep 1st 2020, 7:00 AM
'We've to knuckle down, understand that simple errors kill your ability to maintain pressure'
Dan McFarland questioned whether he was putting enough emphasis on Ulster’s ball possession in contact. But he is willing to change quickly.
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Aug 31st 2020, 7:15 AM
Daunting semi-final against Leinster ahead as Munster look to take next step
Friday night at the Aviva Stadium should be an intriguing battle between the provinces.
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Aug 31st 2020, 5:00 AM
Beirne excels but Munster now face into 'shortest turnaround we've had in years'
Johann van Graan’s side will be back at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night to take on Leinster.
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Aug 30th 2020, 6:04 PM
Leinster's fully-changed XV happy to give Cullen a 'headache for selection'
There were some impressive individual performances in the 28-10 win over Ulster.
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Aug 30th 2020, 7:45 AM
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