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Simmons appointed as Ireland cricket coach

The Irish Cricket Union today confirmed the appointment of Phil Simmons as its new national coach.

Sun, 25 Feb, 2007

England sweat on Grayson's fitness

Paul Grayson has given England a fitness scare in the build-up to Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship clash against Wales.

Wed, 17 Mar, 2004

France await news on injured Henry

France coach Roger Lemerre is facing up to a real possibility that star striker Thierry Henry may miss the World Cup because of a knee injury.

Wed, 22 May, 2002

<p>RTÉ GAA panellists Jackie Tyrell and Ursula Jacob. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

RTÉ ponder World Cup and All-Ireland clashes

Next year’s All-Ireland senior hurling final 'Sunday Game' night-time show could be delayed because of the World Cup final.

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Gatland to stay as Wales boss

Warren Gatland will remain as Wales coach until after the 2015 World Cup after agreeing a four-year extension to his contract with the Welsh Rugby Union.

Mon, 18 Oct, 2010

Jury is out on our wannabes

Jury is out on our wannabes

One coach ended up in hospital and the other was left with a serious World Cup headache: Ireland’s win against Australia told vastly different stories for two teams trying to prove themselves.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Eye on Japan: How small stones became one big rock

Eye on Japan: How small stones became one big rock

‘The Shock of Shizuoka’, as it became known around the world, was alluded to by a number of Japanese media outlets in the build up to last Saturday.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2019

BOD: My World Cup days over

BOD: My World Cup days over

Brian O’Driscoll last night dismissed the possibility he will play any part in Ireland’s next World Cup campaign.

Tue, 04 Dec, 2012

Australia survive scare to make winning World Cup start against Fiji

Australia survive scare to make winning World Cup start against Fiji

Australia found salvation in their driving line-out as they survived a scare to dispatch Fiji 39-21 in their World Cup opener at the Sapporo Dome.

Sat, 21 Sep, 2019

Comfortable win over Ireland did New Zealand no favours, says Hansen

Comfortable win over Ireland did New Zealand no favours, says Hansen

Steve Hansen has said a "perfect storm" led to New Zealand's Rugby World Cup collapse against England.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2019

Hugo MacNeill revelas why he felt it all unravelled for Ireland at Rugby World Cup

Hugo MacNeill revelas why he felt it all unravelled for Ireland at Rugby World Cup

Former international star Hugo MacNeill feels the lack of an established centre partnership denied Joe Schmidt the chance to develop a coherent attacking game for Ireland’s ill-fated World Cup campaign.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2019

Tom Curry is out with an ankle injury (Mike Egerton/PA)

England hoping Tom Curry will feature in World Cup build-up despite ankle issue

Curry sustained the injury in training this week and will be sidelined for up to a fortnight

Fri, 04 Aug, 2023

<p>IMPROVEMENT NEEDED: England's Ben Earl during a training session. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire</p>

Ben Earl says England are ready to turn a corner ahead of World Cup

Ben Earl believes England are ready to turn a corner but are determined to let their rugby do the talking amid low expectations of what can be achieved at the World Cup

Sat, 12 Aug, 2023

<p>Republic of Ireland players Izzy Atkinson, Courtney Brosnan, Kyra Carusa, Sinead Farrelly, Abbie Larkin, Marissa Sheva, Claire O'Riordan, and Heather Payne during the squad's stadium familiarisation at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

'We want to do the nation proud' Girls in green blown away by support ahead of World Cup kick-off

Women's World Cup hits fever pitch as ticket sales for Ireland's debut match has outstripped demand for tickets to the final

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

<p>HISTORIC ONE: Sarina Bolden of Philippines celebrates after scoring her team's winning goal as they spoil co-host New Zealand's party. Pic:Catherine Ivill/Getty Images</p>

Sarina Bolden spoils New Zealand party and hands Philippines historic win

The Philippines secured their own first World Cup win to keep alive their hopes of progressing in their debut tournament.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

<p>DOUBT: Marco Silva believes Harry Wilson, pictured, will recover from his injury in time to play for Wales at the World Cup. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA</p>

Marco Silva thinks injured Harry Wilson will be fit for World Cup

Fulham boss Marco Silva believes Wales winger Harry Wilson will recover from his injury in time to play at the World Cup in Qatar

Fri, 05 Aug, 2022

The players of Morocco national football team celebrate during a homecoming parade in central Rabat, Morocco (Mosa’ab Elshamy/AP/PA)

Jubilant Morocco welcomes home history-making World Cup team

Tens of thousands of jubilant Moroccans welcomed their national football team home on Tuesday after the players exceeded the North African nation’s wildest expectations and finished fourth at the World Cup in Qatar.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

<p>Serbia celebrate victory in Portugal, which sealed their place at Qatar 2022 (Armando Franca/AP)</p>

Portugal face World Cup play-offs after being stunned by Serbia

Aleksandar Mitrovic’s last-minute header snatched Serbia automatic qualification for Qatar 2022 as they won 2-1 in Portugal to consign the hosts to the play-offs.

Sun, 14 Nov, 2021

O'Gara: 'I personally happen to believe that Joe will return to coaching in New Zealand'

O'Gara: 'I personally happen to believe that Joe will return to coaching in New Zealand'

Ronan O'Gara has said he believes that Joe Schmidt will return to coaching in New Zealand at some stage in the future.

Fri, 14 Dec, 2018

Kilbane urges veterans to stay

Kevin Kilbane has called on Ireland’s veterans to stay on and help the Boys in Green reach the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Sat, 16 Jun, 2012