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<p>Zinedine Zidane has been named as the new head coach of France. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.</p>

‘There is nothing greater than the French national team’: Zinedine Zidane confirmed as France manager

The World Cup-winning former France midfielder succeeds Didier Deschamps, who stepped down this month after 14 years in charge.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Irish trio miss out as IRFU women’s rugby director Anthony Eddy stands by Sevens programme

The women’s programme is the priority according to IRFU women’s rugby director Anthony Eddy as Alison Miller, Sene Naoupu and Hannah Tyrrell were called up for Sevens duty.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

Deschamps new France coach

Didier Deschamps last night agreed to take on one of the toughest tasks in internatinoal football after he agreed to become the new France coach.

Mon, 09 Jul, 2012

Testing time for Carney

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan is backing rugby league convert Brian Carney to rise to the challenge of breaking into the Test team.

Sat, 19 May, 2007

O'Sullivan looks to World Cup

Eddie O’Sullivan will take a flexible approach to selection during Ireland’s autumn internationals as the countdown to the World Cup begins.

Tue, 24 Oct, 2006

Quinn believes sparks may fly

Niall Quinn believes ‘‘a few sparks might fly’’ in his benefit match tonight - but not to the extent the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup hopes will be damaged.

Tue, 14 May, 2002

Banned from international sport: What has Russia done now? What does it mean? And what happens next?

Russia has been handed a four-year ban from major international sporting events after being found guilty of manipulating laboratory doping data.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2019

<p>YELLOW PERIL: England's Owen Farrell is shown a yellow card by referee Nika Amashukeli.</p>

World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup

England captain Owen Farrell will miss his country’s opening games of the tournament due to a ban.

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

Big names wait on World Cup draw

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of gracing the World Cup next summer could rest on today’s draw for the qualification play-offs.

Mon, 21 Oct, 2013

The World T20 will now be held in the UAE and Oman (Gareth Copley/PA)

Twenty20 World Cup on the move due to coronavirus concerns

This year’s Twenty20 World Cup has been moved to the United Arab Emirates and Oman due to India’s ongoing battle against Covid-19.

Tue, 29 Jun, 2021

FIFA president brands England ‘bad losers’

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has rejected allegations of corruption at football’s governing body after Russia and Qatar won the right to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, calling England “bad losers” for their reaction.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2010

Your Tuesday evening catch-up

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Tue, 06 Oct, 2015

Your Monday lunchtime catch-up

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

MORNING BULLETIN: Eight dead as truck careers down New York cycle path; Commuter chaos amid rail strike

Catch up on this morning's headlines...

Wed, 01 Nov, 2017

‘Cunning’ Rivaldo is fined £4,500

RIVALDO was in unrepentant mood after FIFA’s disciplinary committee fined him £4,500 with £680 costs for feigning injury during Brazil’s 2-1 win over Turkey.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2002

Soccer: FIFA expect record breaking World Cup

FIFA expects to make a record £300m by selling all the tickets for next year’s World Cup finals in South Korea and Japan.

Fri, 20 Apr, 2001

Golf: Montgomerie relishes matchplay challenge

Colin Montgomerie's manager says the Scot is relishing the chance to make up for last year's disappointment at the World Matchplay Championship at Wentworth.

Tue, 09 Oct, 2001

<p>Fifa president Gianni Infantino and US president Donald Trump. Picture: PA</p>

Donald Trump says it would be a ‘terrible mistake’ to replace Fifa’s Gianni Infantino

Infantino has come under pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private investors.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

FIFA executive to examine Garcia report

FIFA’s executive committee will be able to see some parts of the Garcia investigation into World Cup bidding, it has been announced.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2014

<p>SMILING: England’s Alessia Russo during a pre-World Cup final press conference </p>

FIFA chief Infantino says women should ‘pick the right battles’ in equal pay fight

Infantino rounds on critics, says 'best' Women's World Cup generates $570m for FIFA

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023