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Semi-final

# semi-final - Thursday 16 May, 2013

From The Daily Edge Eurovision 2013

Eurovision semi-final mark two: Glowworms, eyebrows and a delightful Romanian

It’s our Eurovision live blog as it happened.

# semi-final - Friday 10 May, 2013

Craig Gilroy not expecting Lions stand-by role but focused on Ulster success

“It’s been a good, but also a strange, season.”

# semi-final - Tuesday 7 May, 2013

‘Rory Best didn’t have anyone fighting his Lions case, others did’

Ulster coach Mark Anscombe felt the need to speak up for his hooker following his exclusion for Warren Gatland’s home nations squad.

# semi-final - Friday 3 May, 2013

Munster did a good piece of business there – Schmidt on hat-trick hero Conway

The Leinster winger raced in a hat-trick in his team’s 37-19 win. A tantalising wing combination with Simon Zebo looms in 2013/14.

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As it happened: Leinster v Ospreys, RaboDirect PRO12

Joe Schmidt’s men could clinch a home semi-final by beating the niggly Welshmen.

# semi-final - Saturday 27 April, 2013

O’Connell set to start for Munster despite concerns

The star was reported to be struggling with a hip injury ahead of this evening’s Heineken Cup semi-final.

As it happened: Leinster v Biarritz, Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final

If Joe Schmidt’s side could defeat the two-time Heineken Cup finalists they would set up a winner-takes-all clash with Stade Francais.

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‘Munster players are brought up on cup rugby, it’s what we relish’

Former Munster and Ireland flanker David Wallace wants Paul O’Connell & co to expose any lingering Clermont doubts.

# semi-final - Friday 26 April, 2013

‘It is unfair for people to criticise Sexton for moving to France’

The last time Biarritz prop Ben Broster was at the RDS his side beat Leinster 52-23.

Munster ‘more vicious’ than Toulouse but Clermont call on ‘thug’ Bonnaire

Thomas Domingo pays credit to Paul O’Connell and his pack for ‘eating’ Harlequins at The Stoop.

Sexton starts at 10 for Leinster, Madigan partners O’Driscoll

Jamie Heaslip and Kevin McLaughlin get starts against Biarritz but Gordon D’Arcy and Sean O’Brien are out.

# semi-final - Thursday 25 April, 2013

5 talking points from this week’s Champions League semi-final action

Our assessment of Bayern’s brilliance, Barca’s brutality and more.

# semi-final - Wednesday 24 April, 2013

Lewandowski almost signed for Blackburn – but the volcanic ash cloud intervened

The four-goal hero was due to hold talks with the club in 2010.

‘Every team has a vulnerability’ – Penney aims to exploit Clermont weaknesses

The Munster head coach has urged his side to capitalise on any opportunities this weekend.

‘It’s my first semi-final and probably one of my hardest’ – O’Mahony ready for Clermont showdown

The Munster star also says he’s been “picking up things” from the more experienced players.

# semi-final - Tuesday 23 April, 2013

5 year nostalgia alert! All change for Munster since taking on Clermont & Schmidt

It feels like a lifetime ago but some of the main protagonists are still on the scene.

# semi-final - Tuesday 16 April, 2013

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Clermont’s Jamie Cudmore seems less than pleased by Paul O’Connell’s non-citing

Nathan Hines, meanwhile, pointed out that the Canadian’s own disciplinary record is fairly poor.

David O’Callaghan: Dublin hurlers got carried away

“If you’re even just a couple of per cent off, any team will beat you,” says the forward with an eye on the league semi-final.

# semi-final - Sunday 14 April, 2013

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City hold on to end Chelsea’s FA Cup defence

Goals in each half from Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero were enough for Roberto Mancini’s side to prevail.

As it happened: Dublin v Mayo, Division 1 FL semi-final

There was a place in the league decider on offer this afternoon in Croke Park. Here’s how the action unfolded.

# semi-final - Saturday 13 April, 2013

Lionel Messi faces fitness race ahead of Bayern clash

However, Jordi Roura is hopeful the star will be fit in time for their Champions League semi-final.

Brogan returns to Dublin side for league semi-final

Opponents Mayo have made two changes for the clash in Croke Park.

# semi-final - Monday 8 April, 2013

‘When Munster are up for it we’re a different team’ – Ronan O’Gara

“It’s a great day to be a Munster person,” declared the veteran outhalf following his side’s 18-12 win.

# semi-final - Wednesday 13 March, 2013

Shittu sends Millwall to Wembley semi-final

The Championship side will now face Wigan in the FA Cup last four.

# semi-final - Sunday 10 March, 2013

Man City await as United and Chelsea deliver enthralling draw

Four lovely goals were shared this afternoon and a replay at Stamford Bridge awaits.

# semi-final - Tuesday 5 March, 2013

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Schools Success: St Michael’s and Rockwell College advance to rugby finals

There was semi-final action in the Leinster and Munster Schools Senior Cup today

# semi-final - Saturday 16 February, 2013

St Brigid’s are heading to Croker after dramatic win in Mullingar

The Roscommon side beat 14-men Crossmaglen Rangers by a single point at Cusack Park.

# semi-final - Saturday 9 February, 2013

All-Ireland Club SHC: Kilcormac-Killoughey triumph

Ciaran Slevin struck 0-11 for the Offaly champions in their success against Thurles Sarsfields.

# semi-final - Friday 1 February, 2013

Waterford Crystal Cup: Clare advance to final for a second consecutive year

The Banner saw off Cork after a delayed start while Rebels selector Kieran Kingston also spoke on the decision not to include Donal Og Cusack in the Cork panel for this year’s league.

# semi-final - Wednesday 30 January, 2013

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VIDEO: Madrid, Barcelona all-square in Clasico cup clash

It ended 1-1 in Spain tonight, following a late goal from a promising 19-year-old French defender.

# semi-final - Wednesday 23 January, 2013

Stalemate carries Swans to Wembley as Laudrup predicts ‘regret’ for Hazard

Michael Laudrup predicted that the red-carded Belgian will soon be issuing an apology.

# semi-final - Wednesday 9 January, 2013

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VIDEO: Michu scores another beauty as Swans take 2-goal lead to Wales

Who fancies a Swansea v Bradford Capital One Cup final?

# semi-final - Tuesday 8 January, 2013

Ba: Torres still the man at Chelsea

Yet the Senegalese striker added that playing with the creative players at Chelsea makes the game look easy.

# semi-final - Wednesday 19 December, 2012

Chelsea swagger into League Cup semi final

The Blues hit Leeds United for five in the second half at Elland Road.

# semi-final - Saturday 15 December, 2012

Murphy finishes tenth overall in Breaststroke semi-final

The Irishman missed out on a place in the final at the World Short Course Swimming Championships this evening.

# semi-final - Friday 7 December, 2012

Clermont are ‘undoubtedly’ the favourites says Leinster coach Schmidt

The Kiwi is daunted by his former side’s blistering start to their Heineken Cup pool.

# semi-final - Monday 3 December, 2012

‘It’s weeks like this you play rugby for’ – Sexton on Clermont challenge

The French side are 50 games unbeaten at the Stade Marcel Michelin.

# semi-final - Thursday 1 November, 2012

Pro12: Doak calling on Ulster young guns to keep the winning streak

Ulster will put their unbeaten record on the line against a side that have lost their last six matches.

# semi-final - Monday 22 October, 2012

Two games lost and no points gained is a recipe for elimination – Michael Bradley

The Edinburgh coach summed up his side’s 33-0 defeat to Munster as ‘embarrassed again, I’m afraid’.

# semi-final - Saturday 13 October, 2012

Murray conjures up Olympics repeat to derail the Fed Express

The US Open champion just made the race for the world number one ranking a bit more interesting.

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