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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

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

Thomond breaks new ground

A TOP Rugby League World Cup official last night described the enthusiasm for the sport in Limerick as “overwhelming.”

Tue, 29 Nov, 2011

Maradona sees Messi as natural heir

Argentina coach Diego Maradona admits he would love to see Lionel Messi make the same impact on this World Cup as he himself did back in 1986.

Fri, 11 Jun, 2010

Wallace added to Reds’ squad

Munster have called David Wallace into their 41-man Heineken Cup squad for their quarter-final clash with Ulster.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2012

Lewsey ready to put sting back in Wasps

ENGLAND and Lions star Josh Lewsey is set to make his first appearance of the season when Wasps tackle Powergen Cup opponents London Irish tomorrow.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2005

Harrington hits career high

Padraig Harrington has picked up two places in golf's world rankings, which are still being led by Vijay Singh. Sixth place marks a career-high for the Irish Ryder Cup hero.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2004

Ireland stay 38th in latest FIFA ranking

THE Republic of Ireland remain unchanged in 38th place in the latest FIFA rankings.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2008

Continent heads Ayr runners

Continent heads a field of 28 for Saturday’s totesport Ayr Gold Cup.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2004

Ireland already casting an eye towards Rugby World Cup 2023

You might be forgiven for thinking this is a bit of a down week, rugby wise, but you would be wrong, with a few significant events looming on the horizon.

Wed, 10 May, 2017

From Saint to sinner and back

YOU KNOW you’re in trouble when an interview starts with a list of questions that are off-limits.

Wed, 09 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

Coetzee hanging on for Springboks call to arms

Marcell Coetzee hasn’t given up hope of a late call-up to the South African World Cup squad and hopes his superb form for Ulster will help get him to Japan.

Thu, 02 May, 2019

‘My boy proved critics wrong’

THE mother of surprise All Blacks hero Stephen Donald clamed her son had proven his critics wrong with a Rugby World Cup-winning performance.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2011

D’Arcy a World Cup doubt

IRELAND manager Paul McNaughton rates Gordon D’Arcy’s chances of travelling to the World Cup as “tight”.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2011

Gay rugby film gets Cork screening

A RUGBY film with a difference airs tonight at the Cork Film Festival. Walk Like A Man follows the Sydney Convicts and the San Francisco Fog as they prepare for the Bingham Cup, the World Cup of gay rugby.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2008

O’Sullivan happy with preparations

EDDIE O’SULLIVAN is adamant that his players will not arrive “cold” for the World Cup, despite surviving on a diet distinctly lacking in high intensity rugby for the last five months.

Thu, 09 Aug, 2007

Gunners swoop for goalkeeper Ospina

Arsenal have announced the signing of Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina from Nice on a long-term contract.

Sun, 27 Jul, 2014

Boateng handed World Cup chance

Kevin-Prince Boateng was today included in Ghana’s 23-man squad for the World Cup finals.

Sun, 30 May, 2010