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Richie McCaw looks set to announce retirement

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is expected to announce his retirement this week, according to New Zealand media reports, a move that would confirm one of the worst-kept secrets in rugby.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015

Your Friday morning catch-up

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015

Zidane: Clash won't be personal Becks battle

Zinedine Zidane is determined that Sunday’s showdown between France and England in Lisbon should not be billed as the "Beckham v Zidane show".

Thu, 10 Jun, 2004

Cameroon v Saudi Arabia preview

Arsenal star Lauren has 'done a Roy Keane' and blasted Cameroon's World Cup preparations.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2002

Ireland have three other rivals in bid for 2023 World Cup

Ireland completed a questionnaire, outlining detailed information for hosting the event.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2016

Euro 2012 retail spinoff could be worth €250m

The Irish soccer team’s involvement in this summer’s European Championships could result in a €250 million boost for domestic retailers, it has been claimed.

Thu, 24 May, 2012

Robson fighting fifth cancer battle

Republic of Ireland advisor and former England manager Bobby Robson has been diagnosed with cancer for the fifth time.

Sun, 06 May, 2007

Blatter: Football is 'ill'

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has warned that “football is ill” – and claimed brawling Arsenal and Chelsea players tarnished the image of the game.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2007

'Galloping Major' Puskas dies at 79

Hungary and Real Madrid legend Ferenc Puskas – one of football’s all-time greats – has died after long battle against pneumonia.

Fri, 17 Nov, 2006

Golf: Rain delays Ryder Cup points chase

The final dash for the line in Europe’s Ryder Cup race was halted by rain in Munich today.

Sat, 01 Sep, 2001

Paul O'Connell: Career Timeline

2001

Wed, 10 Feb, 2016

Three-quarters of players favour World Cups continuing to be staged every four years, according to a new survey (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Survey finds 75 per cent of players want World Cup every four years

Seventy five per cent of players want the World Cup to remain an event played every four years, according to a new survey.

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022

<p>Andrea Williams has been captivated by Cape Verde at the World Cup.</p>

Cork-based Andrea 'so proud' of her native Cape Verde and Pico's role in their journey

Watching on from Leeside, Andrea has been gripped following Cape Verde's World Cup success as its clash with Argentina approaches

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Richie Murphy confident Cian Healy will make World Cup

An exact return date remains unclear, but the signs are that Cian Healy will not just make the Rugby World Cup but that the powerful prop will feature in the warm-up clashes.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Morrison looking for good performance against Ireland

Graeme Morrison will return to the Scotland team for Saturday’s EMC Test with Ireland, with Rugby World Cup heartache the driving force for him to perform and secure a place in the squad for this year’s tournament in New Zealand.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2011

<p>LAUNCH: Launching RTE's World Cup coverage are Tony O'Donoghue, Shay Given, Aine O'Gorman and Richie Sadlier with kids painted in World Cup colours. Pic: RTE Sport</p>

Larry Ryan: The World Cup isn't on in Qatar, it's on the telly

Do we need to drag Con Houlihan into things one more time to remind us that going to the World Cup involves missing the World Cup?

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

Garcia exit 'a failure for FIFA'

FIFA has been accused of overseeing a “new failure” after Michael Garcia, the man in charge of investigating the World Cup, quit his post.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2014

Sepp Blatter demise spells bad news for Qatar

“Think this is bad for Blatter? Could be a lot worse for Qatar.”

Wed, 03 Jun, 2015

Dutch win sees Clarke soar up world rankings

Darren Clarke has risen from 90th to 56th in the world rankings following his KLM Open victory.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2008

<p>CHAMPIONS: Clare Polkinghorne of Australia and team mates celebrate winning the Cup of Nations against Jamaica at McDonald Jones Stadium on in Newcastle, Australia. Pic: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images</p>

Australia win Cup of Nations women’s soccer tournament

Katrina Gorry gave Ireland's opening World Cup opponents a 1-0 lead before Alex Chidiac and Caitlan Foord finished the scoring

Wed, 22 Feb, 2023