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# Semi Finals

Last month
May 2023
# Wrap
One-point victory sees Mayo set up Connacht final clash with Galway
Elsewhere, Sligo earned a convincing 3-14 to 0-12 win over Leitrim this evening.
# West's awake
'I don’t think many people gave us a chance but we were confident'
Andy Friend and Jack Carty believe Connacht can be better in next weekend’s semi-final.
Last year
2022
# Boost
Siblings Aidan and Michaela Walsh among several Irish stars boxing for gold on Sunday
Amy Broadhurst, Jude Gallagher, Carly McNaul and Dylan Eagleson are also guaranteed at least a silver.
All time
# Semi Finals
Ireland's Tanya Watson misses out on Olympic diving final after finishing 15th
19-year-old Watsonwas the first woman to represent Ireland in an Olympic diving competition
# Scouting
Lions coaches to attend as Ulster and Leicester big guns get last shot
Warren Gatland will name his Lions squad next Thursday.
# Match Officials
Carley appointed to referee Leinster's semi-final clash with La Rochelle
Andrew Brace leads an all-IRFU team for one of the Challenge Cup semi-finals.
# William Hill
David Meyler: FA Cup semi-final weekend gave me one of the best moments of my career
In his latest column, the former Ireland midfielder previews this weekend’s semi-final ties and gives his predictions.
# success
Brady edges into Australian Open final against Osaka
The American star edged Karolina Muchova 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in a tense semi.
# abdominal injury
Djokovic battles through the pain barrier to reach Australian Open semi-finals
The world number one came from a set down to defeat Alexander Zverev and set up a clash with qualifier Aslan Karatsev.
# Take a Bow
Gary Anderson beats Dirk Van Duijvenbode to reach World Championship semis
The other match of the afternoon session saw Stephen Bunting defeat Krzysztof Ratajski.
# outnumbered
Munster seal Pro14 semi-final against Leinster by overcoming 13-man Connacht
The western province were shown two red cards and a yellow at the Aviva Stadium.
# Last Four
FA Cup semi-final dates, kick-off times and TV coverage announced
Defending champions Man City meet Arsenal on Saturday, 18 July, while Man United face Chelsea the following day.
# Take a Bow
Unbelievable scenes as Roger Federer saves 7 match points in 'miracle' escape
The six-time champion produced a remarkable escape.
# Final Four
Celtic, Rangers move into Scottish League Cup semi-finals
Neil Lennon had made eight changes for the Scottish champions, but they were still too strong for second tier Partick.
# Remember when
'I loved the World Cup up until the semi-finals. Then I hated it'
The pressure was ‘horrendous,’ says former South Africa player Mark Andrews.
# Wrap
Success for Ireland at World Rowing Championships as quintet book semi-finals spot
Lydia Heaphy’s third-place finish on day three in the lightweight single sculls repechage saw her progress to the next round.
# Prediction time
Poll: Who will the All-Ireland semi-final between Kerry and Tyrone?
Mickey Harte’s side will be hoping to return to the decider at the expense of the Kingdom.
# Have your say
Poll: Who will win the All-Ireland semi-final between Dublin and Mayo?
James Horan’s side are hoping to dethrone the defending champions today.
# a long way to tipperary
‘Mam, Dad, they put a lot of work into me. It’s nice to repay them with moments like last night’
Celtic midfielder Barry Coffey’s goal helped Ireland into the semi-finals of the U19 European Championships.
# individual errors
Nations League semi-final heartache for England, as Barkley and Stones howlers prove costly
The Netherlands will meet Portugal in the final after winning tonight.
# Washout
'These four women have played so well and earned their right to play on the biggest stage'
Sexism row stirs as women’s French Open semi-finals are moved away from showpiece court in ‘unfair and inappropriate’ rescheduling.
# Three Lions
'It's always going to blow over. I am laid-back': Declan Rice moving past allegiance controversy
The Three Lions are set to face the Netherlands in the semi-finals of the Nations League.
# success
Lyon scrap past Montpellier into Top 14 semi-finals
Charlie Ngatai scored the decisive try 11 minutes before the end.
# Hatari
Iceland's BDSM band among ten acts to qualify after first Eurovision semi final
Ireland will perform at the second semi-final this Thursday.
# Penalties
Wembley date for Ireland duo Hourihane and Whelan after Villa beat West Brom on penalties
Aston Villa overcame the Baggies on spot-kicks at the Hawthorns on Tuesday night.
# Comeback kings
Tottenham through to Champions League final after remarkable comeback against Ajax
Lucas Moura scored three second-half goals as Spurs now face Liverpool in Madrid at the start of June.
# Old friends
McFarland's inside info 'pretty useful' for Ulster's semi-final in Glasgow
The northern province’s head coach was formerly an assistant with the Warriors.
# the goat
Messi scores double as Barca break Liverpool hearts in Champions League semi-final
Luis Suarez broke the deadlock before two goals after the break from the Argentine star put the Reds to bed.
AS IT HAPPENED
Barcelona v Liverpool, Champions League semi-finals
We went minute-by-minute as Barcelona faced Liverpool in the Champions League.
AS IT HAPPENED
Tottenham v Ajax, Champions League semi-final first-leg
We went minute-by-minute as Tottenham faced Ajax in the Champions League semi-finals.
# hoop dream
Jamal nails 23 points as Nuggets edge Spurs in game seven to reach second round
Denver Nuggets punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs on Saturday.
# CONFIRMED
Leinster will welcome Toulouse to Dublin in the Champions Cup semi-finals
The French side won a thrilling quarter-final against Racing 92 despite playing 55 minutes with 14 players.
# Planning
Possible Heineken Cup semi-final venues for Irish provinces confirmed
The Aviva Stadium could be a host venue for the final four of the competition.
# Sigerson Cup
Star-studded UCD bow out of Sigerson Cup as St Mary's triumph over defending champions
Two years after their Sigerson Cup final victory against UCD in 2017, St Mary’s overcame the defending champions again.
AS IT HAPPENED
Tottenham vs Chelsea, Carabao Cup semi-final first leg
We went minute-by-minute as Spurs welcomed Chelsea to Wembley for the first leg of their League Cup semi-final.
# Semi Finals
Peamount United to face Wexford Youths in Women's FAI Cup final
Peamount enjoyed a 2-1 win over Shelbourne, while Wexford Youths were 1-0 winners over UCD Waves.
# FAI Cup
McEleney's moment of magic ends UCD's FAI Cup adventure at semi-final stage
Dundalk are heading to the Aviva Stadium again, as they set their sights on the double.
# the students
‘I’ve no regrets about my time in England. I'm 23-years-old, doing a degree in UCD and am a league champion’
Gary O’Neill reflects on balancing university with football, his time in England with Wolves and Port Vale and captaining UCD to the First Division title.
# fyi
Here are the dates for the last five games in this year's All-Ireland Hurling Championship
There’s just five games remaining in the 2018 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.
# fyi
Here are the times and dates for the 4 remaining World Cup matches
The line-up for the semi-finals has been completed.