Event: 2010 Soccer World Cup

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Rugby Country only stretches so far and bosses will in time come calling to Ireland

At some point Ireland will be as good as it gets for rugby, says Kieran Shannon

world

‘Sport has the power to change the world’

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Bid to bring Olympic Games to South Africa to fulfil wish

rugby

Boks to bid for 2023 World Cup

world

Joy tinged with sadness as ANC turns 100

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Thousands celebrate ANC centenary

ERC tempts Irish provinces with away day move

HEINEKEN CUP boss Derek McGrath has handed Irish provinces the chance to cash in on their huge followings abroad and play ‘home’ games overseas.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2011

Brown pledges €1.08bn a year in global child education drive

BRITISH Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged yesterday to contribute £1 billion (€1.081bn) every year towards educating children around the world when he was joined by sporting heroes and world leaders for the launch of a global campaign.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2009

South Africa Cabinet walk-out hits shares

South Africa’s finance minister resigned along with most leading Cabinet members today in the wake of president Thabo Mbeki’s departure.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2008

Township volunteers close eyes to hazards

A FIERCE wind drove coarse, dirty sand across the Freedom Park township in Cape Town throughout the weekend, caking a layer of grime over skin, clogging ears and turned the snot in your nose jet black.

Mon, 05 Nov, 2007

Mandela seeking a quieter life

Former President Nelson Mandela, who has kept a hectic schedule in the public eye since his retirement five years ago, appealed today for time to spend with his family and friends.

Tue, 01 Jun, 2004