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Rugby World Cup - Ireland be strong, you can do it

THIS morning 30 young Irishmen will wake up in Bordeaux. Like so many millions of Irish people before them they will wake in a foreign place, their hearts full of hope, their ambitions fervently shared by everyone they left behind at home.

Thu, 06 Sep, 2007

Cork Con rugby club seeks permission in relocation deal

WILL Irish rugby hopes for the 2011 World Cup hinge on new training facilities like this one, ear-marked for Cork Constitution?

Fri, 05 Oct, 2007

Hadden urges Paterson to be perfect 10 for Scots after switch

FRANK HADDEN has challenged Chris Paterson to prove he deserves to be Scotland’s World Cup stand-off when the former stand-in captain lines up against Ireland on Saturday.

Wed, 08 Aug, 2007

Warning: watching football could be damaging to your health

FOOTBALL could be damaging to your health as new research suggests that avid football viewers are in increasing danger.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2003

Manchester venue on cards for I, Keano

THE hit musical based on Manchester United captain Roy Keane’s infamous departure from Saipan before the World Cup may be staged in Britain.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2005

Experts to help England stop spies

ENGLAND has recruited security experts to stop spies from penetrating the team’s Rugby World Cup camp in Australia.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2003

Sports stars line out in blood appeal

LITTLE Eoghan O’Sullivan was the picture of health when he lined out with Ireland’s rugby heroes at Lansdowne Road in Dublin yesterday.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2003

<p>QATAR-BOUND: Manchester United's Christian Eriksen has been named in Denmark's squad for the World Cup. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire</p>

Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand confirms Christian Eriksen for Qatar

Christian Eriksen will make his return to tournament football in Qatar, 18 months after his on-pitch cardiac arrest, after he was confirmed for the Denmark World Cup squad

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

<p>The English Football Association said on Twitter that it welcomed “the Government’s pledge of £2.8million towards a potential bid” for the 2030 World Cup.</p>

FAI 'delighted' as joint bid for 2030 World Cup gets government support

“Staging a Fifa World Cup would provide an incredible opportunity to deliver tangible benefits for our nations.”

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

<p>GLORY DAYS: West Germany captain Uwe Seeler and England skipper Bobby Moore before kick off in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley. </p>

German great Uwe Seeler dies aged 85

The striker played in four World Cups and was the losing skipper in the 1966 final.

Thu, 21 Jul, 2022

<p>Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien has announced his retirement from international cricket (Niall Carson/PA)</p>

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien retires from international cricket aged 38

The Dubliner inspired a victory over England at the 2011 World Cup.

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

Silver medallists return from Hockey World Cup

In welcoming the side Minister Ross announced an additional 1.5 million Euro in support to Irish teams competing in major competitions.

Mon, 06 Aug, 2018

Ireland not only victims of ‘Hand of Henry’

By Gerry Cox, St Petersburg

Tue, 10 Jul, 2018

Theresa May supports move to snub World Cup in Russia over 'spy poisoning'

British Prime Minister Theresa May has backed moves to snub the World Cup in Russia - if Kremlin links are proven in the Salisbury contamination scare.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2018

Finn Russell will captain Scotland against France on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)

Finn Russell to captain Scotland in World Cup warm-up against France

The 30-year-old will lead the team in the absence of Jamie Ritchie, who misses out with a minor niggle. Scotland

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Joe Schmidt touches down

Having watched the opening two games from a distance, Irish coach Joe Schmidt is due in Georgia today to run the rule over remaining candidates for Ireland’s World Cup campaign.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2015

O'Sullivan leads Ireland

Double world record holder Gillian O’Sullivan leads the Athletics Ireland 20 kilometres team in the European Cup of Race Walking in Russia on May 19.

Wed, 07 May, 2003

Injury-free Zebo zeroes in on World Cup squad

Simon Zebo is targeting a place in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad for next year’s World Cup.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2014

Cricket: Ireland now command respect, says Porterfield

William Porterfield, one of five in the squad set to take part in a third World Cup for Ireland, will lead the same group of players named last month for the training camp and tri-series in Dubai against fellow qualifiers Scotland and Afghanistan.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2015

South Korea bask in glory

Tottenham defender Lee Young-Pyo savoured the moment as South Korea chalked up their first win in the World Cup on European soil.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2006