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Fifa concerned at Brazil violence

Fifa says it is concerned about recent violence in Brazil less than two months before the country hosts the World Cup, but football’s governing body is still confident Brazil will stage “the biggest party on Earth”.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2014

Italy put five past Jamaica to move into last 16

Cristiana Girelli scored a hat-trick as Italy cruised into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a 5-0 win over Jamaica in Reims.

Fri, 14 Jun, 2019

Ulster's Will Addison out for the season following back surgery

Ulster confirmed that Addison had recently undergone back surgery and it "is hoped that he will return to full fitness for pre-season."

Tue, 09 Apr, 2019

RWC Podcast: Ireland in a good place but All Blacks built for knockout rugby

Irish Examiner rugby writers Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis look ahead to the World Cup quarter-finals.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2019

<p>MATCHWINNER: Spain skipper Olga Carmona has dedicated her World Cup success to her later father. Pic: Isabel Infantes/PA</p>

Spain captain Olga Carmona dedicates Women's World Cup triumph to late father

Spain skipper Olga Carmona has dedicated her World Cup triumph to her late father after firing the nation to victory over England

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

<p>UP AND RUNNING: New Zealand's Hannah Wilkinson celebrates with teammates in Auckland. Picture: AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga</p>

New Zealand upset Norway in Women's World Cup opener

The co-hosts earned a surprise win to start their campaign on a high.

Thu, 20 Jul, 2023

<p>MATCHWINNER: Jamaica's defender Allyson Swaby (R) celebrates scoring her team's goal during the World Cup Group F match against Panama at Perth Rectangular Stadium. Pic: Colin Murty/AFP via Getty Images</p>

Jamaica knock Panama out of Women's World Cup with 1-0 win

Jamaica defender Allyson Swaby scored from a sharp header to steer her side to a 1-0 win against Panama in Perth on Saturday

Sat, 29 Jul, 2023

Son Heung-min has been backed to be fit for the World Cup by Tottenham boss Antonio Conte (Steven Paston/PA)

Antonio Conte confident Son Heung-min will be fit for World Cup

The Spurs attacker sustained a fracture around his left eye on Tuesday during their 2-1 win at Marseille

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

<p>WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 08: Youssoufa Moukoko of Borussia Dortmund runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund at Volkswagen Arena on November 08, 2022 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)</p>

Surprise calls for teen sensation Moukoko and World Cup hero Goetze in Germany's squad

2014 World Cup matchwinner Mario Goetze earned a sensational return

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022

<p>CLUB AND COUNTRY: Portugal's Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo during the win over Ghana.</p>

Cristiano Ronaldo insists Man Utd chapter over after helping Portugal to win

The 37-year-old is a free agent after his acrimonious departure.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022

<p>AIMING HIGH: Gareth Southgate is eyeing a complete performance from England against Wales. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA</p>

Gareth Southgate eyes complete World Cup performance from England

Gareth Southgate wants a complete World Cup performance as England look to progress to the knockout phase as group winners and end neighbours Wales’ Qatar stay in the process

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

<p>RULED OUT: France’s Lucas Hernandez was injured in their opener against Australia. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA</p>

Knee injury rules France defender Lucas Hernandez out of World Cup

The Bayern Munich defender was forced off in the first half of Tuesday’s 4-1 win over Australia and subsequent scans have shown a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Underdog status suits Given

The Republic of Ireland may be going into Euro 2012 as underdogs but according to Shay Given that suits the Boys in Green just fine.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2012

Sonny Bill proves ringmaster

World Cup-winning rugby star Sonny Bill Williams won the New Zealand heavyweight title with a first-round knockout of Clarence Tillman.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2012

Lomu stable after kidney transplant

FORMER New Zealand wing Jonah Lomu has had a kidney transplant.

Fri, 30 Jul, 2004

Ireland edge closer to World Cup

IRELAND are even closer to qualifying for the 2007 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2005

Wembley key to Cup bid

THE new Wembley Stadium is an integral part of the Rugby Football Union’s revised bid to bring the 2007 World Cup to England.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2003

Carroll aims to be No 1 North keeper

ROY CARROLL aims to become Northern Ireland’s number one after reclaiming his place between the posts for Manchester United.

Fri, 08 Oct, 2004

Kompany fit to take on Argentina

Belgium captain Vincent Kompany has shrugged off a groin injury and will be ready to face Argentina in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final, coach Marc Wilmots has said.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2014

Xavi retires from Spain duty

Spain midfielder Xavi has announced his retirement from international football.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2014