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Irish drink Adelaide dry as World Cup leaves its mark

THE Irish circus has moved on to Melbourne but left its mark indelibly on Adelaide. Nearly 25,000 Irish fans poured into the South Australian city last weekend for Ireland’s vital World Cup Pool A clash with Argentina.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2003

Morocco coach Herve Renard: There’s no masterplan to stop Ronaldo

Even the best laid plans to limit the influence of Cristiano Ronaldo might not be enough for Morocco when they come up against Portugal at the World Cup in Moscow, coach Herve Renard said on the eve of the Group B game.

Wed, 20 Jun, 2018

Danes play down training rumpus

DANISH officials were forced to step in to part two scuffling World Cup players after a training ground bust-up between Jesper Gronkjaer and Stig Tofting.

Thu, 30 May, 2002

Dave Kearney: Jamie Heaslip has all the qualities to be leader

They are big boots to fill but, after the loss of captain Paul O’Connell, Dave Kearney is in no doubt Jamie Heaslip has the qualities to successfully lead Ireland into their World Cup quarter-final with Argentina on Sunday.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Jonny Wilkinson: England right on Steffon Armitage

A last-minute World Cup return by Steffon Armitage would have been “disruptive” for England, according to Jonny Wilkinson.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2015

Cannavaro: major changes needed to lift Azzurri once again

OUTGOING captain Fabio Cannavaro insists changes are needed in Italian football or the team could face a lengthy wait before regaining the World Cup.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2010

Charlize calls ‘Ireland’ in World Cup draw

FOR one fleeting moment FAI chief executive John Delaney must have felt his dreams had been come true.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2009

Metzelder: Germany never found top gear

DEFENDER Christoph Metzelder does not feel Germany ever managed to find top gear during Euro 2008 and is hoping for an improved showing in the World Cup in two years’ time.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2008

Recovered Wood ready to lead Ireland in World Cup

KEITH WOOD, Ireland's talisman who has fought his way back from a career-threatening injury, is set to lead his country in the World Cup.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2003

Here's how many people tuned into RTÉ for USA's semi-final win over England

In the UK, the game was the most-watched TV programme of the year so far on all British channels.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2019

'I have to take responsibility for our Rugby World Cup exit,' says Schmidt at homecoming

Members of the Irish Rugby team have returned home after their World Cup exit to New Zealand at the quarter-final stage on Saturday.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2019

See spectacular goal that helped Russia to a perfect start as World Cup hosts

The 2018 World Cup hosts Russia have had the perfect start to their tournament.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2018

<p>Ireland women's team captain Katie McCabe was already identified by industry professionals as one of the most marketable football personalities in 2023. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie</p>

Women's dominance of Ireland's sports sponsorship market to continue following World Cup

Coverage of the Fifa Women's World Cup 2023 broke audience records, with the Republic of Ireland’s group match against Canada becoming the most-watched women’s team sport event in Irish TV history

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Ronaldo achieves striking greatness

Ronaldo became the leading scorer in World Cup finals history when he struck early in Brazil's last-16 match against Ghana in Dortmund.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2006

Lampard hoping for goal return

Frank Lampard is confident he will rediscover his goal touch for England before the end of the World Cup.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2006

Michel rues missed chances

Ivory Coast coach Henri Michl savoured the country’s first ever World Cup win – a 3-2 comeback with against Serbia and Montenegro in a Group C match between two sides already eliminated – but lamented the frailties that cost his side a place in the last 16.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2006

Neville: United want Roo fit ASAP

Gary Neville has rubbished suggestions Manchester United do not want Wayne Rooney to be fit for the World Cup.

Tue, 23 May, 2006

Gilberto: Walcott future of Arsenal

Arsenal mid-fielder Silva Gilberto insists Theo Walcott represents the future of Arsenal and is confident the club will nurture him carefully despite the negative publicity surrounding the teenager regarding his inclusion in the ill-fated English World Cup squad.

Mon, 21 Aug, 2006

Owen ready for comeback

England striker Michael Owen believes he is ready to return to Barclays Premiership action this weekend.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2006

Ireland U21s unchanged for World Cup final

The Ireland Under 21 management have named an unchanged side to play New Zealand in the final of the IRB Under 21 World Cup in Hughendeen Road, Glasgow on Sunday.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004