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Andy Farrell was axed by England after players' heavy criticism

England’s decision to axe assistant coach Andy Farrell was sparked by heavy criticism from senior players in the post-World Cup review.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

McCaw hails World Cup triumph

Captain Richie McCaw spoke of his pride after New Zealand ended their 24-year wait to regain the World Cup with a hard-fought 8-7 victory over France.

Sun, 23 Oct, 2011

Waldrom eager for England chance

Leicester’s New Zealand-born number eight Thomas Waldrom is targeting a place in England’s Rugby World Cup squad after discovering his grandmother was born in this country.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2011

Portugal deny Nani rift reports

The Portuguese Football Federation have dismissed reports Nani was sent home from the World Cup for reasons other than a shoulder injury.

Mon, 14 Jun, 2010

World Cup: Ferdinand - England keeping feet on the ground

Rio Ferdinand believes England will not get carried away with their success in reaching the 2002 World Cup finals.

Mon, 08 Oct, 2001

Edwards’ coaching tenure at Wasps over

SHAUN EDWARDS has left his position as head coach of Aviva Premiership side Wasps.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2011

Carling: Misbehaving players ‘an insult to the shirt’

WILL CARLING has branded certain England players’ behaviour during the World Cup as “an insult to the shirt”.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2011

World Cup boost to Domino’s Pizza

SALES at Domino’s Pizza outlets in Ireland were down by single digit figures in the first half of the year but they saw a slight lift during the World Cup.

Tue, 13 Jul, 2010

Klinsmann wants Kahn out, says Maier

Uli Lichten

Fri, 11 Feb, 2005

Colleen answers Ireland’s call to support players in Oz challenge

A BEAUTIFUL singer has answered Ireland’s Call to be part of our rugby World Cup challenge in Australia.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2003

<p>TIMING: England’s Callum Wilson has been in fine goalscoring form for Newcastle. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA</p>

Life is all about timing – Callum Wilson revels in England recall for World Cup

Callum Wilson hailed the timing of his return to form with Newcastle as he flew out with England for the World Cup following his first call-up in three years

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Declan Rice is in Qatar with England (Martin Rickett/PA)

Declan Rice says Gareth Southgate’s pre-World Cup team talk gave him goosebumps

The West Ham captain played a major role as the Three Lions reached the final of Euro 2020 last summer only to lose on penalties to Italy.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

<p>BIG CALLS: Ireland manager Vera Pauw has named her World Cup squad. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne</p>

Vera Pauw names 23-player Ireland squad for Women's World Cup

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has named her 23-player squad for next month's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

The OneLove armband created a major row at the men’s World Cup in Qatar (Adam Davy/PA)

Range of armband options for Women’s World Cup as FIFA aims to avoid repeat row

FIFA is consulting with players and national associations over the bands in a bid to avoid a repeat of the row over the rainbow-coloured ‘OneLove’ armbands which dominated the early stages of the men’s World Cup in Qatar last year.

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Páraic Duffy ‘worried’ by lack of Casement Park progress

A “desperately slow” process to redevelop Belfast’s Casement Park won’t speed up should Ireland’s 2023 Rugby World Cup bid fail.

Wed, 01 Nov, 2017

Senator hits out at critics of bid for Rugby World Cup

An ill-informed minority cannot be allowed to jeopardise Ireland’s bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Seanad heard yesterday.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2017

Lensing leads Namibia against Ireland

Prop Kees Lensing will lead Namibia in their World Cup opener against Ireland on Sunday.

Fri, 07 Sep, 2007

Jamaican tourism minister eyes Irish influx

Jamaica’s tourism minister jetted into a grey-skied Dublin today to sample the local Guinness and invite more Irish people to visit the Caribbean island.

Wed, 13 Sep, 2006

Figo escapes further action

Luis Figo will be available to face England on Saturday after FIFA ruled out disciplinary action against the Portugal forward for his headbutt on Holland’s Mark van Bommel.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2006

Fan takes out £1m insurance against England's World Cup failure

A football fan has taken out a £1m (€1.4m) insurance policy to cover himself against the trauma of seeing England knocked out of the early stages of World Cup.

Wed, 03 May, 2006