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Soccer: High costs block stringent soccer drugs tests

Fear of expensive legal suits from banned players is one possible reason why football’s world governing body FIFA have not accepted Olympic standards on drugs testing according to a leading anti-doping official.

Mon, 03 Dec, 2001

A Rugby World Cup 2015 Diary - Week 3

A compilation of some the latest gossip and news from inside RWC2015.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

Becks backs England World Cup bid

Jonny Wilkinson will launch England’s World Cup campaign against Georgia next Sunday boosted by a good luck message from soccer superstar David Beckham.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2003

Westwood sets sights on new high

Lee Westwood will have the chance next week to reach a new high in the world.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2009

Senegal player held over gold necklace

POLICE will take action against a Senegalese World Cup footballer Khalilou Fadiga for stealing a $240 gold necklace from a shop, a news report said.

Wed, 29 May, 2002

Russia: Egor Titov

Russia midfielder Egor Titov has all the attributes of a potential World Cup superstar.

Mon, 27 May, 2002

Ireland to play Brazil in friendly

FAI chief Fran Rooney has announced that the Republic of Ireland will start its friendly fixtures for 2004 with a game against Brazil at Lansdowne Road on February 18.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2004

<p>Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (left) with the World Cup Trophy ahead of the presentation to Argentina's Lionel Messi following the FIFA World Cup final at Lusail Stadium, Qatar. Picture date: Sunday December 18, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story WORLDCUP Final. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.</p>

You get what you pay for, and Qatar achieved its perfect final

Messi’s sublime brilliance elevated divisive World Cup into one of the great sports stories as France lost on penalties

Sun, 18 Dec, 2022

Sporting chance to lift Irish-Japanese relations

Awareness of Ireland in Japan will be at a peak when the two nations meet at the Rugby World Cup, said Michael Creed, Minister for Agriculture.

Mon, 10 Jun, 2019

The best Twitter reactions from Ireland's win over Scotland

Social media scrum as Ireland kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign

Sun, 22 Sep, 2019

'Ordinary Joe': Schmidt to open up on life as Ireland boss in autobiography

The book will document the highs and lows, with diaries of the 2018 Grand Slam and the recent World Cup.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2019

Billy Vunipola has been picked in England’s back row against Wales (David Davies/PA

Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash

Vunipola is the only specialist number eight to have been picked in England’s World Cup squad, making the Twickenham showdown a key moment in his comeback having been sidelined since April.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

<p>MADE IT: Sadio Mane has been named in Senegal’s squad for the World Cup (Peter Byrne/PA)</p>

Sadio Mane named in Senegal’s World Cup squad despite injury doubts

The Bayern striker was forced off during the 6-1 thrashing of Werder Bremen in midweek.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

The official Fifa World Cup Countdown Clock is in place in Doha (Nariman El-Mofty/AP)

Homosexuality is ‘damage in the mind’, says World Cup ambassador

An ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar has described homosexuality as “damage in the mind”, just two weeks before the opening of the football tournament in the Gulf state.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

<p>ABUSE: Milan Borjan of Canada. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty Images)</p>

Croatia charged for World Cup fans’ taunts of Canada goalie

Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan was born in an ethnic Serb region of Croatia.

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022

<p>Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan arrives before the Fifa Women's World Cup 2023 qualifying group A match between Finland and Republic of Ireland at Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

Team news: Vera Pauw opts for same again as Ireland face Finland in World Cup qualifier

The Ireland boss had hinted yesterday she would make one change from the side that lost their campaign opener to Sweden last Thursday 1-0 but has opted against

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

Rugby: Betsen cited for alleged Dawson kick

FRENCH flanker Serge Betsen has been cited for allegedly kicking England scrum-half Matt Dawson in the head during their World Cup semi-final defeat on Sunday.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2003

Abendanon drafted in to cover for injured Lewsey

BATH full-back Nick Abendanon has been called into England’s World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Josh Lewsey.

Tue, 16 Oct, 2007

Meyler rejoins Irish squad at training

David Meyler was back training with the Republic of Ireland at Abbotstown this morning.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2017

France brush aside Australia in Women's Rugby World Cup

France ran in eight tries to overpower Australia 48-0 and reclaim top spot in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Sun, 13 Aug, 2017