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Sand called up by Argentina

Argentina coach Alfio Basile has called up the Apertura tournament’s leading goalscorer, Jose Sand, for tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against Chile.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2008

Clingan out for Northern Ireland

Norwich midfielder Sammy Clingan has been ruled out of Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against San Marino tomorrow because of a thigh strain.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2009

<p>Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi. Pic: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images</p>

Lionel Messi’s family ask for ‘humanity’ as his father receives medical treatment

Jorge Messi, 68, ‘recovering and progressing favourably’.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

<p>Emily Lane during an Ireland Women's Rugby media conference. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile</p>

Lane keen to get new era underway

In both teams' first outings since the World Cup, Ireland will kick off their Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign in the toughest of arenas.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Henshaw a doubt for Ireland

Ireland’s Rugby World Cup ambitions appear to have hit a speed bump before the opening game with fears over the fitness of Robbie Henshaw.

Sat, 14 Sep, 2019

<p>NO RESERVATIONS: Turkish chef Nusret Gokce, nicknamed Salt Bae, was seen holding and kissing the World Cup trophy.</p>

FIFA investigating Salt Bae's ‘undue access’ to World Cup celebrations

The celebrity chef was seen holding and kissing the World Cup trophy after Argentina’s penalty shootout success over France in Sunday’s memorable final.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

<p>The World Cup starts in 11 months in Paris.</p>

2023 Rugby World Cup CEO fired over improper management

Claude Atcher has been relieved of his duties.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

<p>Referee Robert Hennessy during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Cork City last year. Hennessy will take charge of the World Cup qualifier between Belarus and Estonia at the weekend. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile</p>

'It's a special privilege': Limerick referee to take charge of World Cup qualifier

Rob Hennessy will referee the World Cup qualifier between Belarus and Estonia in Minsk on Saturday

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

<p>Carolyn Hayes. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo</p>

Limerick's Carolyn Hayes finishes second at World Triathlon Cup in boost to Olympic hopes

The result is the first time an Irish woman has stood on a World Cup podium since Aileen Reid’s silver medal in 2013

Sun, 23 May, 2021

Trapattoni aiming for Brazil — not France

Giovanni Trapattoni has said he knows nothing of reported interest in him from French club Montpellier, insisting that his only ambition is to take Ireland to the World Cup finals in Brazil in 2014.

Mon, 18 Mar, 2013

Saint-Andre to take reins from Lièvremont

PHILIPPE SAINT-ANDRE will take over from Marc Lièvremont as the French rugby coach after the world cup.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2011

Aussie star returns to see ill child

AUSTRALIA’S backup goalkeeper Brad Jones has had to leave the World Cup in order to be by the side of his four-year-old son Luca, who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Mon, 07 Jun, 2010

Elano ruled out of Dutch showdown

BRAZIL will be without Elano for tomorrow’s quarter-final against the Netherlands.

Thu, 01 Jul, 2010

1.1m tune in for Bari drama

A MASSIVE 1.136 million viewers were recorded at 9.45pm, the final minute of Ireland-Italy on Wednesday night, the highest peak audience recorded so far in Ireland’s 2010 World Cup qualifier games.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2009

Lomu comeback imminent

JONAH LOMU yesterday took a step closer to his return to action after being named in the Wellington Lions squad for the New Zealand provincial championships.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2003

Irish soccer fans are spoilt for choice

WITH the sorry exception of those engrossed by the typically English-media saga of Wayne Rooney’s injured foot, most football fans here have been eagerly anticipating the World Cup for the football.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2006

IRB to investigate Carter complaint

The balls used at the World Cup are to be investigated following complaints from New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter.

Tue, 25 Sep, 2007

Sprinbok flanker awaits doctor's verdict

South African flanker Pierre Spies will have to wait until Tuesday to find out if he can go to the World Cup.

Mon, 13 Aug, 2007

Jose delays new signings

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims he won’t sign any new players until after the World Cup.

Wed, 21 May, 2014

Immense pride - Women’s rugby team

Though Ireland’s dream of reaching the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup was shattered by England, the team can take immense pride from their achievement.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2014