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Soccer: Davids banned for Ireland match

Edgar Davids will miss Holland's World Cup match against Ireland, after he was banned for five months for taking the banned steroid nandrolone.

Tue, 28 Aug, 2001

<p>Steve Clarke is staying on as Scotland head coach (Peter Byrne/PA)</p>

Steve Clarke signs four-year extension as Scotland head coach

Clarke has been handed a contract that takes him through to the end of the 2030 World Cup campaign

Thu, 28 May, 2026

<p>Manuel Akanji of Switzerland chases after the ball under pressure from Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia. Pic: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images</p>

Clinical Switzerland crush Bosnia at World Cup clash in LA

The Swiss look likely to progress after an impressive second-half performance.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

FIFA rules out compensation for Qatar disruption

“It’s not perfect, we know that – but why are we talking about compensation? It’s happening once we’re not destroying football."

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015

Brazilians unlikely to have it easy

There will be a lot of beauty and a bit of beast when Brazil take on Belgium tomorrow for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Sun, 16 Jun, 2002

Johnson: We're ready to roll

England have completed their final training run ahead of tomorrow’s opening Rugby World Cup showdown with Argentina.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2011

FIFA fallout continues

Future FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce has called for the secret vote for World Cups to be scrapped.

Mon, 06 Dec, 2010

World Cup is on the right side of history

There are few enough human activities that breathe by facilitating a cheek-by-jowl proximity of euphoria and despair. Sport is one — as myriad examples will show this weekend.

Sat, 06 Jul, 2019

We are raring to go, say rested Turks

WITH one crucial exception, World Cup semi-finalists Turkey are reaping the benefits of relatively untaxing domestic seasons for many of their most important players.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2002

<p>STUNNED: German players reflect on the tame surrender to Solavkia in their opening World Cup qualifier in Bratislava. Julian Nagelsmann's side entertain Northern Ireland on Sunday. Pic: Denes Erdos, AP</p>

Back to the drawing board for Nagelsmann after Germany's shock defeat to Slovakia

Germans suffer a first ever World Cup qualifying away defeat with manager saying: 'We picked the best players but maybe we have to put less importance on quality and more on players who will give it all out there'

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Swallow may bid for Gold Cup repeat

DERMOT WELD has pencilled in the Tattersalls Gold Cup as a possible starting point for stable star Grey Swallow.

Mon, 27 Mar, 2006

Rugby World Cup to use London's Olympic Stadium

London’s Olympic Stadium has been confirmed as one of 13 venues for the 2015 Rugby World Cup and will host five matches, tournament organisers announced today.

Thu, 02 May, 2013

IRB: no more neglecting Pumas

WORLD rugby’s senior administrator has called for Argentina to join an expanded Tri-Nations tournament, saying the Pumas couldn’t be “neglected” any longer.

Tue, 09 Oct, 2007

African battle to stage WC2010

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

Fri, 14 May, 2004

£30m cash boost for rugby

International Rugby Board chiefs today announced an unprecedented £30m (€43.2m) investment in developing the sport across the globe.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2005

O'Reilly becomes first women to join Irish National Referee Panel

Helen O’Reilly has become Ireland’s first top-level female referee in a move that could eventually see her officiate in Guinness Pro12 and European Champions Cup action.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2014

Work ethic remains important to O'Sullivan

Under-fire Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan is banking on “hard work” to see him through the most challenging period of his career.

Tue, 25 Sep, 2007

<p>INJURY DOUBT: Reports suggest South Africa's Siya Kolisi is an injury doubt for the World Cup. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire</p>

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi an injury doubt for the World Cup

South Africa are sweating on the fitness of captain Siya Kolisi amid reports he will miss this year’s World Cup due to a knee injury suffered against Munster

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

Desailly focused on first round

France may be favourites to retain the World Cup but captain Marcel Desailly today insisted the squad are not looking beyond qualifying for the second round.

Thu, 30 May, 2002

Wood returns for World Cup qualifiers

Irish captain Keith Wood has re-joined the squad for this month’s World Cup qualifiers against Russia and Georgia.

Tue, 10 Sep, 2002