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Athletics: O'Sullivan to face great rival

Sonia O'Sullivan meets Romanian Gabriela Szabo in the final of the 3000m at the World Indoor Games at Lisbon this afternoon.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2001

Jenkins takes cautious approach over Jones

Wales head coach Gareth Jenkins will have to pick Ryan Jones for the World Cup on faith not form after confirming the injured number eight would not be available to play England on August 4.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

Brazil v Equador - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier

Time to wax lyrical about Brazil again as World Cup approaches

"I’m beginning to feel that old familiar tingle up the spine again, the one I first experienced sitting at home in front of the telly as a kid, all of 47 years ago."

Sat, 16 Dec, 2017

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

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

Group stages set for a memorable World Cup

HOLDERS Brazil are ready for a physical battle after being drawn against Australia, Japan and Croatia in their World Cup group, coach Carlos Alberto Parreira said.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2005

Ireland's RWC chairman writes letter to Rugby Council urging them to ignore evaluation report

Ireland's bid was seen as the worst of the three countries, handing them a major blow in their hopes of hosting the event for the first time.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

President Higgins to represent Ireland at State memorial service for Mandela

President Michael D Higgins will represent Ireland at the State memorial service for Nelson Mandela.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2013

Joyous reaction to FIFA arrests

FIFA is in crisis and most football fans are utterly delighted to hear it.

Wed, 27 May, 2015

Harrington shoots course record in Florida

Ireland's Padraig Harrington began the Transitions Championship in Florida today with a dazzling course-record 10-under-par 61, the lowest round of his career.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012

N. Ireland arrange Montenegro friendly for August

Nigel Worthington’s Northern Ireland side will play Montenegro in an international friendly on Wednesday, August 11, in Podgorica.

Tue, 20 Apr, 2010

<p>ANDREAS BREHME: Andreas Brehme, who scored the winning goal for West Germany in the 1990 World Cup final, has died aged 63. Pic: Shaun Botterill/Allsport</p>

Germany World Cup winner Andreas Brehme dies aged 62

The former Bayern Munich and Inter Milan defender scored the only goal of the 1990 World Cup final against Argentina.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

<p>EXPECTANT: Irish fans Paul Heffernan and Fabien Pollard soaking in the pre-match atmosphere in Bordeaux ahead of Ireland's opening game of the Rugby World Cup against Romania at Stade de Bordeaux. Pic: Cian O'Regan.</p>

Irish fans show colours for Rugby World Cup 2023 opener against Romania

Excitement is building among the Irish contingent in Bordeaux as they prepare to watch their side take on Romania.

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

Ronaldo marries on Valentine’s Day

BRAZIL’S World Cup star Ronaldo has hired a private jet to fly his Real Madrid team-mates to a French chateau for his Valentine’s Day wedding to Brazilian model, Daniela Cicarelli.

Fri, 11 Feb, 2005

Let’s have the anthem instead of a pub song

THE sight of a proud Namibian rugby player with tears in his eyes as he faced his national flag and sang his national anthem before representing his country at the World Cup was a lot more inspiring than the sight of the Irish team facing a cartoon flag while singing along to a karaoke tune.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2007

England “arrogant” says Jauzion

FRANCE centre Yannick Jauzion has slammed “arrogant” England following Les Bleus’ 24-21 victory at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Wed, 31 Mar, 2004

<p>Ireland head coach Carla Ward. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho</p>

World Cup play-off: Ireland to face Kazakhstan in semi-final

Should Carla Ward's women overcome that semi-final challenge, Belgium or Poland await.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

New Spain deal for Del Bosque

Spain have given their manager a ringing endorsement ahead of meeting Ireland at this summer’s Euro 2012.

Wed, 18 Apr, 2012