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Thompson to strike a blow for ‘fat boys’

STEVE THOMPSON will strike a blow for the “fat boys” of rugby when he lines up for England in the World Cup final against Australia.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2003

Hanrahan in frame for top junior player award

Ireland’s JJ Hanrahan has been shortlisted for the IRB Junior Player of the Year Award at the U20 World Cup in South Africa.

Wed, 20 Jun, 2012

<p>Domestic abuse awareness urged during Men’s World Cup, says ActionAid Ireland. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire</p>

ActionAid warns World Cup can coincide with rise in domestic abuse reports

Research cited by charity links major football tournaments with increases in domestic violence incidents and reports

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Ireland to face Northern Ireland in Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Ireland to face Northern Ireland in Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Only eight European teams advance to the World Cup.

Tue, 25 Apr, 2017

Sports Calendar: All you need to know about what's happening in February

Sports Calendar: All you need to know about what's happening in February

The Six Nations gets underway and the Champions League reaches its knockout rounds.

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

RFU chiefs at odds over Johnson’s future

MARTIN JOHNSON has been backed to continue in his job by the acting chief executive of the Rugby Football Union — before an official review into England’s World Cup failure has even begun.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2011

Former England assistant coaches to leave RFU

Former England assistant coaches Mike Ford and John Wells are to leave the Rugby Football Union with immediate effect.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2011

FIFA issue Nigeria ultimatum

FIFA have demanded that the Nigerian government withdraw their ban on the Super Eagles playing international football for the next two years and given them until Monday to comply.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2010

Man City agree deal for Silva

Manchester City have reached agreement with Valencia to sign Spain forward David Silva.

Wed, 30 Jun, 2010

<p>SURGERY: France's Antoine Dupont receives treatment after taking a knock to the head against Namibia. Pic: AP Photo/Daniel Cole</p>

France captain Antoine Dupont undergoes surgery

France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on a facial injury and will return to his Rugby World Cup squad to recover

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

<p>Sanita Puspure of Ireland competing in the women's single sculls at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Picture: Baptiste Fernandez/Sportsfile</p>

Irish rowing team named for World Cup in Italy

The World Cup in Varese will be a key warm-up for the final Olympic qualification regatta in May

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Lynch and Allen blow rivals away in Bordeaux

Lynch and Allen blow rivals away in Bordeaux

Equestrian: Irish show jumpers Denis Lynch and Bertram Allen blew away the opposition in the opening two classes at the World Cup show in Bordeaux, France, yesterday.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Sex isn't everything, says flummoxed Ronaldo

WORLD Footballer of the Year Ronaldo says sex isn't everything and he's got no complaints about abstaining for two weeks while on a tour of Asia.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2003

<p>TEARS: Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the field at the end of the World Cup quarter-final. Pic: Luca Bruno/AP</p>

Portugal boss Fernando Santos has ‘no regrets’ over Cristiano Ronaldo benching

Portugal boss Fernando Santos insisted he had no regrets about leaving Cristiano Ronaldo out of the starting line-up for their World Cup quarter-final loss to Morocco.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2022

<p>Gareth Southgate reacts at the final whistle of England’s defeat by France (Martin Rickett/PA)</p>

Gareth Southgate decides to continue as England manager – reports

The Three Lions boss has been mulling over his future since England’s World Cup quarter-final loss to France.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2022

<p>Fifa president Gianni Infantino further disgraced himself, if that were possible, by taking selfies during the wake in Brazil for the great Pelé. Picture: André Penner/AP</p>

Irish Examiner view: Turning the wake of a true great into the Gianni Infantino show

The Fifa president's reputation was bad enough already and then he compounds it with his tacky behaviour at Pelé's funeral

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

FIFA president Gianni Infantino (Nick Potts/PA)

'I feel like a migrant worker': FIFA president hits out at World Cup criticism

'Don’t start accusing, fighting, insulting, you start engaging. And this is what we should be doing.'

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

<p>Kieffer Moore celebrates scoring Wales’ equaliser against Belgium (David Davies/PA).</p>

World Cup wrap: Netherlands seal automatic Qatar qualification as Norway dream ends

The Netherlands clinched the last automatic European ticket to the 2022 Fifa World Cup finals in Qatar after ending Norway’s qualification dreams with a 2-0 in Rotterdam to win Group G.

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

'Medals in this team' declares coach as time confirmed for Ireland's Hockey World Cup semi-final

'Medals in this team' declares coach as time confirmed for Ireland's Hockey World Cup semi-final

Ireland will take on Spain at 2pm for a sport in the final.

Fri, 03 Aug, 2018

Cole: I must prove my fitness

England full-back Ashley Cole admits he must get fit and play for Arsenal before the end of the season in order to make the World Cup squad.

Wed, 01 Mar, 2006