Munster advanced to the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship (URC) after defeating Ospreys 23-7 at Thomond Park, with an attendance of 14,072. Munster's Simon Zebo opened the scoring early, followed by a try from Keelan Giles for Ospreys. Munster regained the lead with a powerful maul try by Niall Scannell and extended their advantage with a penalty. Despite Ospreys' efforts, Munster's defense held strong, securing their tenth consecutive URC win. Jack Crowley was a standout player for Munster. The semi-final will be held on June 15th at Thomond Park.
π£οΈ "Magnificent yet again and deservedly named the player of the match. Quickly developing into one of the best locks in the world." π΅ Leinster ratings following their #URC quarter-final victory. #LEIvULS https://t.co/a3IkpKF40Y
β±οΈ Half-time in the #URC quarter-final: βοΈ Glasgow Warriors 6-0 Stormers π©οΈ #GLAvSTO π’ Follow the action live. π https://t.co/cW21sEwAHT https://t.co/hFklgBWgqt
π£οΈ "One of Ulster's finest in defeat, which was rather fitting considering the season he has had for the province." π’ Our Ulster player ratings in defeat to Leinster. #LEIvULS #URC βοΈ @jaredwright17 https://t.co/HfkbTkVrAa
π΅ Leinster will face the Bulls in the #URC semi-finals. βοΈ The report after their victory over Ulster in Dublin. https://t.co/ULYIC7opCl
So itβs Bulls v Leinster at Pretoriaβs Loftus Versfeld in one URC semi-final next weekend. In the other, it will be Munster at home to the winners of tonightβs last quarter-final between Glasgow and the Stormers.
β Just one spot left to fill in the #URC quarter-finals. βοΈ Glasgow v Stormersπ©οΈοΈ#GLAvSTO Follow the action, live. π https://t.co/gszsOxqWfo https://t.co/C2gsz9PfYb
PLAYER RATING: Leinster eventually subdued Ulster, despite a bright start for the Belfast boys #LEIvULS #URC Click more below ‡οΈβ€΅οΈβ€΅οΈ https://t.co/riCFXhDoxU
Leinster book themselves a spot in the last four as they brush aside Ulster at Aviva stadium. #LEIvULS | #URC https://t.co/yPtutzLbIR
Follow the live action as the DHL Stormers clash with Glasgow Warriors for a place in the @Vodacom #URC semi-finals. #GLAvSTO https://t.co/BTrCEUbKh3
π΅βͺοΈ LEINSTER BREEZE PAST ULSTER TO PROGRESS INTO THE #URC SEMI-FINALS! #LEIvULS https://t.co/rhlpbePYzj
A dominant display from Leinster in the opening 40. #LEIvULS #URC https://t.co/jIA1vJwuMf
β±οΈ Half-time in the #URC quarter-final: π΅ Leinster 17-0 Ulster βͺοΈ #LEIvULS π’ Follow the action live. π https://t.co/dfDlZjVOtJ https://t.co/dNW49a5bZR
π The Bulls were made to graft for their victory over Benetton. #BULvBEN βοΈ Our match report of the #URC semi-final clash at Loftus Versfeld. π https://t.co/GjGvdrsBJF
Kickoff in 15 minutes! -James Ryan returns to Leinsterβs starting XV for the first time since the R17 loss to Ulster and captains the side -Matty Rea set to make his 100th appearance for Ulster Follow the game live in appβ€΅οΈ #LEIvULS #URC
Kurt-Lee Arendse scored a brace of tries as the Bulls overcame a brave Benetton outfit in Pretoria on Saturday to earn a @Vodacom #URC home semi-final. https://t.co/Z7Y4pwHaQr
A big effort from Benetton but the Bulls emerge victorious to secure a semi-final spot π #URC #BULvBEN https://t.co/PhK7KXZmbN
π THE BULLS SEE OFF BENETTON TO CLINCH THEIR SPOT IN THE SEMI-FINALS! #URC #BULvBEN https://t.co/ZSW4Xa0CLi
Bulls were made to work hard for that one in the end but they are into the #URC semi-finals! https://t.co/lDlaGXrUE0
Some effort from Benetton but the Bulls into URC semi-finals. Winner of Leinster vs. Ulster will travel to Pretoria next week.
The @Vodacom Bulls are through to the semi-finals! @Vodacom #URC | #BULvBEN https://t.co/IFOfOXpnlT
β±οΈ Half-time in the #URC: π Bulls 17-8 Benetton π’ #BULvBEN π’ Follow the live action, here. π https://t.co/i81N49MnKQ https://t.co/11Vw2dNfh9
ππ’ It's almost time for the Bulls against Benetton in Pretoria. #BULvBEN π’ Catch the live #URC quarter-final action. π https://t.co/i81N49LPVi https://t.co/GRXySnCufB
Follow the live action as the @Vodacom Bulls clash with Benetton Rugby for a place in the #URC semi-finals. #BULvBEN https://t.co/t7YXG7ZkNZ
πβοΈ The last quarter-final is the Brumbies v Highlanders. #BRUvHIG π’ Follow the #SuperRugbyPacific fixture. π https://t.co/hYILPdZ6sK https://t.co/roKwTpAgbJ
Having checked, the attendance for tonight's URC quarter-final between Munster and the Ospreys at Thomond Park was 14,072.
β«οΈ Tom Botha and Nicky Smith impressed in defeat. #MUNvOSP π’ Here's the Ospreys player ratings from the #URC quarter-final. https://t.co/9U9yolYWQp
Munster still in hunt for URC title after outplaying Ospreys https://t.co/sEquNivpRA
π£οΈ "A knock-out rugby shift that will tighten his grip on the Ireland 10 jersey." π’ Jack Crowley was our pick of the Munster players as they powered into the #URC semi-finals. #MUNvOSP βοΈ @jaredwright17 https://t.co/35AR9Nklzc
βοΈ Match Report 4οΈβ£ Player Watch - RG Snyman π Top Performers and Stats. All you need to know after Munster v Ospreys at Thomond Park π² https://t.co/USAibncXoP #URC #MUNvOSP https://t.co/mRH3POWvcR
π΄ Munster progress to semis as streak continues with win over Ospreys. βοΈ The match report from the opening #URC quarter-final. #MUNvOSP π https://t.co/K2GIHqrgFT
My word Ospreys didnβt give in. Munster got the job done and reach the semi-finals of the #URC https://t.co/7KrYpgzwYi
Munster see off Ospreys to book place in URC semi-finals: https://t.co/MQhTpAG08U
Ospreys knocked out of United Rugby Championship playoffs after Munster defeat https://t.co/xiicnYuTRm
Full-Time: We're through to the semi-finals of the #URC! A really tough test against a strong Ospreys side. Our semi-final will be played on Saturday June 15th at 6pm in Thomond Park. Ticket info will be communicated soon π€ #MUNvOSP #SUAF π΄ https://t.co/kZcE7FctyY
F-T: Munster 23, Ospreys 7. Toby Booth's team gave it their all at Thomond Park tonight, but they just couldn't get any possession or territory in the second half. Congratulations to Munster, but also to the Ospreys for what they have achieved this season.
π΄ MUNSTER SEE OFF OSPREYS TO BOOK SEMI-FINAL SPOT! #MUNvOSP #URC https://t.co/U2ARrrgPwt
π Munster into the Semi Finalβs after their tenth straight URC win. Ospreys put their hand up on defence but were not able to eat away at the lead. #URC #MUNvOSP π² https://t.co/USAibncXoP https://t.co/I8C1OonpeQ
It's not been pretty, but it has been pragmatic Munster rugby. Pinning the Ospreys back in their own half, backing their defence, building a score. The Ospreys have done an excellent job disrupting Munster's ruck all game, but they don't look like scoring from their own half.
59' | Penalty Munster. The home side extend their lead. 20-7 https://t.co/pkUulrBKBv
Whatever happens in this last 25 minutes or so β and Munster could pull away β this Ospreys performance has *stunk* of good coaching. Impressive.
With recent experience of two @Vodacom #URC Grand Finals and last yearβs Rugby World Cup, Damian Willemse knows exactly the mindset his DHL Stormers teammates will be in as they prepare for their quarter-final clash with the Glasgow Warriors this weekend. https://t.co/X6MkyOETNI
H-T: Munster 17, Ospreys 7. Sharp early finishes from Simon Zebo and Keelan Giles followed by a try off a lineout maul drive for hooker Niall Scannell. Sustained Ospreys pressure in the Munster 22 in the last ten minutes of the half, but no points.
Half-time: Munster 17-7 Ospreys Work to do in the second-half for the Ospreys. https://t.co/pkUulrBcLX https://t.co/DqbC3OVMsv
Munster have the upper hand after the opening 40 minutes but Ospreys are threatening the reigning champions #URC #MUNvOSP π² https://t.co/USAibndven https://t.co/WGF3iYww27
β±οΈ Half-time in the #URC quarter-final: π΄ Munster 17-7 Ospreys β«οΈ #MUNvOSP π’ Follow the action, live. π https://t.co/gp7FVOxboX https://t.co/pqHp5TnT7i
With recent experience of two @Vodacom #URC Grand Finals and the ultimate in knockout rugby at last yearβs Rugby World Cup, Damian Willemse knows exactly the mindset his DHL Stormers teammates will be in as they prepare for their quarter-final clash with the Glasgow Warriors thisβ¦
Munster loving that 6+1 lineout thrown to the middle tonight. Have targeted the same area to form their maul every time.
Munster's maul had the Ospreys in all kinds of trouble for that try. Expect a lot more of that throughout the game.
19' | Try Munster. The home side retake the lead after a powerful maul. 14-7 https://t.co/pkUulrBcLX
πΏ Blockbuster score from the Ospreys! #URC #MUNvOSP https://t.co/NqUVGmfTxy
Super Munster try. That pass out the back from O'Mahony, Zebo taking Giles on the outside. Lovely stuff...followed by an excellent Ospreys try too! Morris calls for the dink, Watkins hits him with a backdoor pass and Giles burns the defence to score. Great start! #MUNvOSP
3' | Try Munster! Simon Zebo crosses for the opening score early on. 7-0 https://t.co/pkUulrBKBv
Ospreys coach Toby Booth on tonight's URC quarter-final against Munster: "There's nothing better. When you finish eighth, you get first and you get to test yourself at the very top of the form guide, as well as the added value of the current champions.
π΄β«οΈ It's almost time for Munster against Ospreys! #MUNvOSP π’ Follow the #URC quarter-final, live. π https://t.co/gp7FVOxboX https://t.co/Z3N4Ma4JHF
URC Q-Final 1οΈβ£ Who will it be.....Munster or Ospreys?π 15min to go!π₯ Follow liveπ²
Munster v Ospreys Live: Kick-off time, team news and URC quarter-final live updates https://t.co/pkUulrBcLX
Fine evening for this URC quarter-final in Thomond Park! https://t.co/2YBz41STEh
How they line up!πββοΈπββοΈ Munster v Ospreysπ΄β«
URC quarter-finals: Kick-off time, team news and TV details for Munster, Leinster and Ulster games https://t.co/OFlmDAorma
βItβs basically an international side, this Leinster team.β @CiaranKennedy_ discusses what Ulster will need to get right if theyβre to pull off a URC quarter-final win vs the competition favourites. Gain access to our Rugby Weekly Extra podcast here: https://t.co/WT8HMGBIae https://t.co/6IrLf6xZIE
π Leinster superstars are back. #LEIvULS π Canan Moodie out for the Bulls. #BULvBEN βοΈ Evan Roos misses out due to concussion. #GLAvSTO π Check out the lineups for the #URC quarter-finals. https://t.co/ClSWugsCFh
π£οΈ "There is jeopardy now. There is a question over Leinster's mentality." βͺοΈ Stephen Ferris feels Ulster can take "huge confidence" to Dublin. #URC https://t.co/6W7rPMjOXn
Lots of knockout rugby to look forward to this weekend β¬οΈ π Saints vs Bath π - Premiership Final (SAT, 15:00) URC Quarter-Finals: π¦ Munster vs Ospreys π¦ - (FRI, 19:35) 𦬠Bulls vs Benetton π¦ - (SAT, 14:30) π΅ Leinster vs Ulster βͺοΈπ΄ - (SAT, 17:00) βοΈ Glasgow vs Stormers βοΈβ¦
βοΈ Antoine Frisch back for Munster. π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ Ospreys make one change. π Check out the teams for Friday's #URC quarter-final. #MUNvOSP https://t.co/G875dgHokb
π΅ Rieko Ioane ruled fit for Blues v Fijian Drua clash. #BLUvDRU π‘οΈ Carter Gordon back from concussion for Rebels. #HURvREB π All the teams are in for the #SuperRugbyPacific quarter-finals. https://t.co/DltS23Hdot
Big for Munster to have Frisch and Barron back ahead of their quarter-final clash with the Ospreys. John Ryan covers loosehead again having done a super job there against Ulster! Coombes and Hodnett back in the starting XV. #URC https://t.co/5KJEXjXVmU
π€π¨ππ₯π§ππ₯ πππ‘ππ π§πππ ππ‘π‘π’π¨π‘πππ ππ‘π§ π’ Our team to face @Munsterrugby at Thomond Park in the @URCOfficial Quarter Final π Whether in Limerick, your local club, or your living room, it's a big night. Live on @s4c, @PremSportsTV and URC TV πΊ Let's go! https://t.co/3KbNT9r9Xe
π’ TEAM NEWS | Here is your Munster side for tomorrow's #URC quarter-final against Ospreys at Thomond Park (7.35pm) πͺ Antoine Frisch, John Hodnett & Gavin Coombes all come into the side π€© Full details & buy tickets from β¬10 for Juniors & β¬20 for adults β€΅οΈ #MUNvOSP #SUAF π΄
Enjoyed chatting with John Barclay and Stephen Ferris today to get their thoughts on the Ospreys' URC quarter-final clash with Munster in Limerick. Articles to follow tomorrow.
Five years on from their last home knock-out game in this competition, Munster are ready to host a URC quarter-final at Thomond Park: https://t.co/YlkYQVaZCH
π£οΈ "We got the win but weβve forgotten about that and now weβre into the Drua. Itβs going to be a hell of a game." #SuperRugbyPacific #BLUvDRU π΅ Blues ready to take Fijian Drua quarter-final challenge head on. https://t.co/ubPOZOhIAH
π The #URC quarter-final match officials have been announced. https://t.co/OwaoHMPC5t
The Blues host the Fijian Drua in the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals. #SuperRugbyPacific Click below for more β€΅οΈ https://t.co/nGVYDBOOIN