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<p>star man: Damian McKenzie of New Zealand scores his team's seventh try. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)</p>

New Zealand thrash Uruguay to ease into World Cup last eight

It could be Ireland next up for the All Blacks.

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

South Africa favourites for World cup venue

South Africa last night emerged as slight favourites to win the race to stage the 2010 World Cup but face a nerve-wracking contest against challengers Morocco in today’s vote.

Sat, 15 May, 2004

Shoulder surgery for Cech

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has undergone shoulder surgery following the Czech Republic’s World Cup exit.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2006

Maradona hit by huge tax bill

World Cup-winning soccer legend Diego Maradona was told yesterday he owes €31m in unpaid Italian taxes.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2006

Parreira steps down

Carlos Alberto Parreira has resigned as coach of Brazil.

Wed, 19 Jul, 2006

Juninho joins Celtic

Celtic today finally completed the signing of Brazilian World Cup star Juninho from Middlesbrough on a two-year contract.

Wed, 25 Aug, 2004

Electrocutionist has sparks flying in Dubai

Electrocutionist showed a telling turn of foot and a determined attitude to land the Dubai World Cup at Nad Al Sheba.

Sat, 25 Mar, 2006

Bolton's Rivaldo deal moves closer

Bolton today claimed they have yet to agree terms with Brazilian World Cup star Rivaldo.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2004

England fined for extra player debacle

England have escaped serious punishment for briefly fielding an extra player in the World Cup win over Samoa.

Thu, 30 Oct, 2003

Xavier misses Portugal's opening match

Abel Xavier is out of Portugal's World Cup opener against the USA on Wednesday.

Fri, 31 May, 2002

Staunton given civic reception on homecoming

Ireland's captain during the World Cup was given a civic reception in his home town of Dundalk last night.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2002

Young Irish stars beat England

Ireland’s under-21 rugby squad have beaten their English counterparts 28-15 at the World Cup in South Africa, setting up a play-off with France for 5th place in the competition.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2002

Horgan to miss Irish match against Romania

Shane Horgan is likely to miss Ireland's Rugby World Cup Qualifier with Romania with an ankle injury.

Wed, 21 Aug, 2002

Convincing wins for Czechs and Turks

The Czech Republic and Turkey both handed out thrashings to keep their World Cup qualification bids on course on Wednesday.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2005

Connacht welcome Portuguese national side

Connacht entertain the Porutgal national team, in their first match between the sides, at The Sportsground on Sunday in what is a continuation of a long standing tradition of international sides coming to Galway (6pm).

Tue, 04 Nov, 2008

Fitzgerald sweats on result of knee injury scan

LUKE FITZGERALD is likely to discover after a scan today the extent of a knee injury which forced him off in Leinster’s 27-3 defeat to Ospreys in the RaboDirect PRO12 on Friday.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2011

World Cup: Keown called into England squad

Martin Keown has been called into the England squad for Wednesday's friendly against Paraguay.

Sun, 14 Apr, 2002

Maradona handed two-month ban

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has been handed a two-month ban from “any football-related activity” by a FIFA disciplinary committee for his outburst following the World Cup qualifier against Uruguay last month.

Sun, 15 Nov, 2009

Power of sport - Unity through opposition

JUST as an outward looking and more confident America can be a force for good so too can the great friendships built on sport.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2009

Hodgson includes Sterling from outset for England v Italy

Roy Hodgson unleashed Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling as England set up to attack Italy in their World Cup opener in Manaus.

Sat, 14 Jun, 2014