LEINSTER AND MUNSTER could meet in the Guinness Pro14 semi-finals for the second year running, but the southern province must first overcome history-makers Benetton in next weekend’s quarter-final tie.
Johann van Graan’s side were unable to overtake Glasgow Warriors at the top of Conference A, and so bypass the quarters for a home tie in the last four, despite a three-try win over Connacht this evening.
Glasgow’s commanding victory over Edinburgh ensured Dave Rennie’s side of a home semi-final at Scotstoun, with Munster to host Benetton at Thomond Park next Saturday.
As was already confirmed, Ulster will face Connacht in an intriguing inter-pro clash at Kingspan Stadium in the other quarter-final, with Glasgow waiting for the winners of that game in the semi-finals.
Leinster, courtesy of their utter dominance of Conference B, are just two games away from retaining their Pro14 crown, with their southern rivals or Benetton their next opposition at the RDS.
Following the conclusion of today’s round 21 action, Pro14 have confirmed the fixture details for the end-of-season play-offs, with five of the six teams advancing through previous winners of the competition.
Both of next weekend’s quarter-finals will be broadcast live in Ireland on eir Sport 1.
Meanwhile, Ospreys and Scarlets will compete in the Champions Cup play-off but a date for that one-off game has yet to be confirmed.
Pro14 play-offs 2018/19:
Saturday 4 May
Quarter-final 1 [Winners play Leinster in semi-final]
- Munster v Benetton, Thomond Park, 3pm
Quarter-final 2 [Winners play Glasgow Warriors in semi-final]
- Ulster v Connacht, Kingspan Stadium, 5.35pm
Friday 17 May
Semi-final 1
- Glasgow Warriors v Ulster/Connacht, Scotstoun, 7.35pm
Saturday 18 May
Semi-final 2
- Leinster v Munster/Benetton, RDS, 3pm
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I’d never even pretend to be much of a football fan, but when this crisis is over I’ll make a point of going to a couple of games. Might only be 15-20€ for a ticket but multiply that by 500 people and it would be a great help to any LOI club.
@Con Al: That’s about the same cost of three pints in Cork city it’s not a huge amount , few beers before and find a nice beer garden after. Football and beer on a Friday evening what more can you ask for..
@Con Al: not all hero’s wear capes
@Con Al: i used to love going to the Cross when i loved in Cork. Always had a good time.wish locals would support the club more. It’s nothing but a plus for the city to have a successful club going well.
@Con Al: you won’t be disappointed Con. I’ve been bringing my son to rovers home games for the last year and a half. We love spending Friday nights watching good football in a great atmosphere. From epic games against Dundalk and Bohs to sunshine drenched euro games, nothing beats being there as the action unfolds. If only more people knew the joy of watching live football. I’m a lifelong Liverpool fan, but I enjoy going to live games as much as watching Liverpool now. It’s great to support your local team.
They can call it what they like. It will always be referred to as “The Cross”. Or for oldies like myself, The Box.
I’m the meantime maybe it would be an idea to rename the Delaney Stand. Just saying like…
The English Market Turners Cross.
Great club, Irish football needs them, hope they get through these difficult times.
The Double Cross
The Kellogg’s box
Try to get Ford involved nothing better than a load of yanks with roots to Cork owning a football club. Surely Clonakilty Pudding could step in, and get a tax relief from the gov.