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Worthington wants to wait

Nigel Worthington is not interested in discussing a new contract as Northern Ireland boss until his country’s World Cup fate is settled.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2009

Paisley and McGuinness unite to praise Irish cricketers

In a rare show of unity, political adverseries Ian Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party) and Martin McGuinness (Sinn Féin) today congratulated the Irish cricket team on their success at the recent World Cup.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2007

Walkabout owner cautious on trading

Walkabout owner Regent Inns today said uncertainty over England’s participation in Euro 2008 had added to its trading worries.

Fri, 02 Nov, 2007

Pumas forward hoping to recover in time for World Cup

Argentina back row forward Lucas Ostiglia is confident he will recover in time to play in this year’s World Cup.

Sat, 21 Jul, 2007

De Villiers omits World Cup-winning trio

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers handed debuts to two players, but left out World Cup stars Victor Matfield, Percy Montgomery and Francois Steyn from his team to face Wales in the first Test at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2008

‘Sepp Blatter should face criminal inquiry’

Fifa president Sepp Blatter should face a criminal investigation for selling under-valued World Cup television rights to Jack Warner, the governing body’s former anti-corruption adviser said.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2015

Old warrior Victor Matfield ready to serve South Africa

When Victor Matfield decided to drag his battered body out of retirement last year, it was an occasion such as Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final that persuaded him to take that long, hard and often painful road back to fitness.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2015

Jenkins: England can handle stress

Neil Jenkins believes England will “work ways out” to deal with the pressure and expectation that accompanies being a World Cup host nation.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015

Nonu Munster move unlikely

MUNSTER’S interest in signing New Zealand legend Ma’a Nonu has been put on hold and it’s now apparent he won’t figure in their plans for at least another 18 months, if at all.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2010

<p>FIRST TIME: England will face Ireland for the first time in the T20 World Cup. (Photo by Jan Kruger-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</p>

England hope to build on opening T20 World Cup win as they take on Ireland

The two sides meet for the first time in T20 World Cup action.

Sun, 12 Feb, 2023

<p>REQUEST: The Ukrainian football federation has requested the expulsion of Iran from the World Cup in Qatar. Pic: David Parry/PA</p>

Ukraine FA urges FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup

The Ukrainian Association of Football has called for Iran to be excluded from the World Cup in Qatar

Mon, 31 Oct, 2022

<p>BAN: Fans attending the World Cup will not find it straightforward to buy beers in Qatar. Pic: Muath Freij/Reuters </p>

Confirmed: Beer banned from all eight World Cup stadiums

Fans will no longer be able to buy Budweiser, which would have been the only alcoholic beverage available to fans inside the stadium perimeter due to its sponsorship of FIFA.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2022

Both sets of fans commended after Japan's shock win over Ireland

Fans in Japan magnanimous in defeat and gracious in victory

Sun, 29 Sep, 2019

Irish Examiner columnist Ronan O'Gara a hit in New Zealand

Ronan O'Gara's latest Irish Examiner column picked up by official All Blacks website.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2019

'Alexa, sing an Irish rugby song': Smart device can give 'rousing rendition' of Ireland's Call

"Alexa, sing an Irish rugby song".

Fri, 20 Sep, 2019

<p>HISTORY MAKERS: Ireland’s Josh van der Flier James Ryan Tadhg Beirne and Tadhg Furlong. ©INPHO/Billy Stickland</p>

Brian O'Driscoll: All Blacks series win would trump World Cup semi-final

Ireland have never reached the semi-finals of a Rugby World Cup, but neither have they completed the feat that now stares them down this Saturday.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2022

Pussy Riot claim responsibility for World Cup final pitch invasion

Pussy Riot have claimed responsibility for four people running on to the field during the World Cup final.

Sun, 15 Jul, 2018

Salah still a doubt ahead of World Cup opener

Egypt say they still can't confirm whether Mohamed Salah will be fit enough to play in their opening World Cup game.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2018

Mo Salah insulted by use of his image on official Egypt World Cup plane

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah says he is insulted over the representation of his image amid a dispute with the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) ahead of the World Cup in Russia in June.

Sun, 29 Apr, 2018

<p>Denise O'Sullivan after Ireland's defeat to Australia. More than half a million people watched the game on RTÉ. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

Over half a million people tune in for Ireland's World Cup opener with Australia

The Girls in Green were defeated thanks to a Steph Catley penalty early in the second half

Fri, 21 Jul, 2023