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Loffreda sacked by Tigers

LEICESTER have parted company with head coach Marcelo Loffreda – and raised the possibility of South Africa’s World Cup-winning supremo Jake White replacing him at Welford Road.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2008

All Black prop Afoa ready for Ulster action

ULSTER’S latest signing arrived at Belfast airport yesterday with a confident pep in his step.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2011

Lehman withdraws to attend Nelson funeral

American Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman pulled out of the American Express World Championship before the start at The Grove near Watford today in order to attend the funeral of golf legend Byron Nelson.

Thu, 28 Sep, 2006

Delport out for the season

Gloucester’s South African World Cup star Thinus Delport is out for the season after suffering serious knee ligament damage.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2003

Quinlan to make return for Munster

Ireland international Alan Quinlan will make his return after a shoulder injury in the World Cup for Munster's trip to Cardiff Blues in the Celtic League on Friday night.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2004

Godolphin retire Sakhee

Last year’s champion older horse Sakhee has been retired, it was announced today.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2002

Ouedraogo unleashed and ready to roll

WHATEVER about the final score against New Zealand a few weeks ago, the 2011 World Cup will go down as a personal disappointment for Montpellier’s Fulgence Ouedraogo.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2011

<p>The former UN special rapporteur on racism, Tendayi Achiume, said a “de facto caste system based on national origin” exists in Qatar, “according to which European, North American, Australian and Arab nationalities systematically enjoy greater human rights protections than south Asian and sub-Saharan African nationalities”. File picture: Adam Davy/PA</p>

World Cup should be remembered for its racism. But Qatar is not the victim

As the Argentinian team basques in the glory of their World Cup win, the lack of basic human rights afforded to migrant workers cannot be forgotten, writes Pete Pattisson

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

<p>SHIPPING UP TO BOSTON: Scotland fans celebratre victory over Haiti. Pic: Visionhaus/Getty Images)</p>

Tommy Martin: The Scots are living Ireland’s World Cup dream

Scotland’s fans have made it their mission to win the group stage.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

<p>BRAINS TRUST: Head coach Eugen Apjok, left, with his management team during the Romania rugby squad captain's run at the Stade de Bordeaux. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

Romania insist they won't target Ireland captain Johnny Sexton

Romania insist they will not target "world-class" Ireland captain Johnny Sexton on his comeback from almost six months on the sidelines

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

All Blacks back in business

The All Blacks juggernaut hit a road bump in the British and Irish Lions series but it should be back to business as usual for the world champions when they take on South Africa, Australia and Argentina in the Rugby Championship.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2017

Jones puts faith in league trio

AUSTRALIA’S gamble on rugby league converts Wendell Sailor, Mat Rogers and Lote Tuqiri to help them retain the World Cup faces an All Black examination in tomorrow’s Bledisloe Cup match.

Fri, 25 Jul, 2003

Six Nations: Guy Noves brings spring clean to Les Bleus

When France’s new coach sets forward his plans for the national team, he does not speak of ambitions. Guy Noves has been around long enough to know he has a duty to the cause of picking up the pieces of his national team.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

France unhappy with World Cup seeding

England came within a whisker of being handed a World Cup qualifying campaign with France as their opponents – only for Spain to be handed that poisoned chalice.

Sun, 31 Jul, 2011

Cameroon players united in their World Cup goal

WHILE a nation was entranced by turmoil in the Pacific, Cameroon footballers weren’t enjoying an restful week in the sun. Refusing to fly, delayed flights, some must have wondered would they reach Japan at all.

Wed, 29 May, 2002

<p>CONTROVERSIAL HOST: The Doha Corniche, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.</p>

Tommy Martin: A bit of that golden trophy remains untarnished even after all the filth

For anyone who loves the game, it is this — more than the alleged bribery, the disruption to the football calendar, the paid-for fans or the expensive beer — which provokes distaste toward Qatar 2022. Most reasonable football people have struggled to know how they should feel as the tournament drew closer.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Italy hit by Marchisio injury blow

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio will miss Italy’s World Cup qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Cyprus through injury.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2009

FIFA give green light for Poland qualifiers

FIFA have agreed to allow Poland's World Cup qualifiers against Czech Republic and Slovakia to be played this month after steps were taken to broker a deal between the Polish government and the national football association.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2008

<p>HUGE LOSS: South Africa’s Malcolm Marx with George Turner and Jack Dempsey of Scotland. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie</p>

Confirmed: Springbok Malcolm Marx out of World Cup after suffering knee injury

Marx was sent for scans on an injury picked up in training on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

Johnson: World Cup still a long way away

Martin Johnson is delighted with England’s progress this autumn and is excited by their potential if they continue to develop.

Sat, 04 Dec, 2010