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Rob Penney: Irish tour a boost to RWC19

Former Munster coach Rob Penney said Ireland’s two-match tour of Japan has been hugely beneficial for local administrators preparing to host the Rugby World Cup in 2019.

Sat, 24 Jun, 2017

Jenkins recalls old heads

Wales head coach Gareth Jenkins has recalled experienced trio Stephen Jones, Gareth Thomas and Colin Charvis for Saturday’s pivotal World Cup clash with Australia in Cardiff.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2007

Laporte lifts France

Outgoing France head coach Bernard Laporte insists there is plenty to play for in tonight’s World Cup bronze-medal match against Argentina.

Fri, 19 Oct, 2007

McLeish eyes Italy scalp

Scotland boss Alex McLeish knows facing the world champions is the hardest task in football but he is taking encouragement from Italy‘s rocky route to the latter stages of the World Cup.

Sun, 11 Nov, 2007

Sides unchanged for final

Italy coach Marcello Lippi and his France counterpart Raymond Domenech both named unchanged teams for Sunday evening’s World Cup final in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium.

Sun, 09 Jul, 2006

Former bowler claims Woolmer was murdered

Police are today trying to determine what killed Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer, calling his death “suspicious” after he was found in his hotel room a day after his team was upset by Ireland during the Cricket World Cup.

Wed, 21 Mar, 2007

Corry named the World Player of the Year

Leicester captain Martin Corry has been named the Rugby World player of the year.

Mon, 18 Jun, 2007

O'Sullivan: 'Ireland malaise reversible'

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan is confident his team’s astonishing decline is not terminal.

Tue, 02 Oct, 2007

Gregan will make himself heard

George Gregan will pick his time, but a frosty history with World Cup final referee Andre Watson will not stop the Australia captain from voicing his opinion during Saturday’s clash with England.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2003

Viduka's no-show for Socceroos

Mark Viduka failed to show up for international duty with Australia in Venezuela yesterday.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2004

Harrington suffers at WGC in Ohio

Ireland's Padraig Harrington has been enduring a nightmare at the NEC Invitational at the World Golf Championships at Akron, Ohio.

Fri, 20 Aug, 2004

Ferguson 'disappointed' by Keane saga

Alex Ferguson has admitted his disappointment at Roy Keane’s abrupt dismissal from the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup squad - and revealed the Manchester United skipper had originally travelled against his wishes.

Sat, 25 May, 2002

Keane back in Manchester

Roy Keane arrived back in Manchester today after being banished from the Republic of Ireland World Cup squad by manager Mick McCarthy.

Sat, 25 May, 2002

‘A little bit overboard’ but Keane standing up for the team, says Houghton

FORMER Republic of Ireland international Ray Houghton has defended Roy Keane’s decision to criticise the team’s World Cup preparations.

Fri, 24 May, 2002

Keane thriller finish seals Irish draw

Robbie Keane scored arguably the most important goal of his career to keep Ireland's World Cup hopes on the boil.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2002

Ireland v Spain - the coaches

We look at how Republic of Ireland coach Mick McCarthy and Spain counterpart Jose Antonio Camacho shape up.

Sat, 15 Jun, 2002

World Cup: FAI to go on fact-finding mission

The FAI is hoping to find out more information about their World Cup play-off arrangements by the end of the week.

Tue, 09 Oct, 2001

<p>Ben Youngs makes his first start of the tournament when England clash with Argentina at the Stade de France. Pic: David Davies/PA</p>

Ben Youngs ‘so content’ to sign off England career in bronze final at World Cup

The nation’s most capped men’s player with 126 appearances, a veteran of four World Cups, makes his first start of the tournament when England clash with Argentina at the Stade de France.

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

<p>Megan Jones (left), Ellie Kildunne (centre) and Helena Rowland (right) celebrate at the final whistle (Andrew Matthews/PA)</p>

England win Women’s World Cup with dominant display against Canada

Kildunne scored a wonder try as England banished their World Cup demons

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

<p>For the third consecutive Rugby World Cu, Ireland will play Scotland in the pool stage. Scotland have not beaten Ireland since 2017. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

Favourable Rugby World Cup draw gives Ireland clear chance of ending knockout pain

A potential quarter-final against Argentina, should they negotiate the pool stage and round of 16 successfully, looms for Ireland.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025