One victory from their two remaining CAF in Group D qualifiers will secure Cape Verde's place at next summer’s tournament co-hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada.

West Clare will feel like golf central this time next year with the Walker Cup and the Amgen Irish Open being staged in the area - and that will present its own issues

The number eight, last season's Six Nations player of the tournament, missed all three pool stage appointments with Japan, Spain and New Zealand

In a wide-ranging interview with L’Equipe Magazine on Wednesday, the 26-year-old forward spoke candidly about the pressure he faces and the perception that elite players cannot show vulnerability.

The celebrated actress includes the likes of Lankum, Wes Anderson and Jack London in her selections

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side were outclassed by the minnows Armenia in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat, with Knight’s midfield area the key battleground ceded.

Hallgrímsson was initially left in a state of speechlessness by the error-strewn showing in Yerevan before declaring it as an outlier but evidence suggests otherwise.

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Cullen was involved in a few other lamentable results against Luxembourg and Azerbaijan. This defeat, particularly the emphatic nature of it, stung most.

The 26-year-old was injured just a few minutes into Egypt’s World Cup qualifier against Burkino Faso on Tuesday.

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on a miserable night for Ireland and Heimir Hallgrímsson.

With Heimir Hallgrímsson under pressure after poor results, the FAI may soon weigh up potential successors to lead Ireland forward

The new Nottingham Forest coach will be better for his two years at Spurs and has unfinished business in Europe after his sacking.

Haaland was in unstoppable form in Oslo, leading the way in a thoroughly one-sided Group I clash that maintained his side's 100 per cent record after five games

With City set to host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, the 26-year-old was forced off in the ninth minute of his country’s goalless draw in Ouagadougou

Evan Ferguson got a goal back for Ireland after Armenia took a 2-0 lead.

New Munster head coach McMillian believes that being at one with the community and supporters is key for Munster.

Rory McIlroy said playing the India Championship next month, and going places he hasn't experienced before, "excites" him. 

Ireland’s laser-focus at the Estádio José Alvalade - where they will take on Portugal - is regaining dignity as well as World Cup prospects

This 2-1 loss, and the nature of it, makes the next four games academic. It will mean five qualifying campaigns without a major final at the end of it.