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<p>RECOVERY: Siya Kolisi. Pic: ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Steve Haag</p>

Siya Kolisi praises RG Snyman for role in making World Cup

Kolisi did the majority of his recovery in Springbok camp and took heart from the work he saw being done by his colleagues.

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

<p>10-12 AXIS: Forwards coach Paul O’Connell, Johnny Sexton and Bundee Aki. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan</p>

Sexton and Murray start as Farrell names strong squad for Tonga test

Conor Murray comes into the side to partner Johnny Sexton in the half-backs, while Mack Hansen replaces Keith Earls on the right wing.

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

<p>Taulupe Faletau suffered a broken arm during Wales’ victory over Georgia (David Davies/PA)</p>

Taulupe Faletau ruled out of World Cup after breaking arm against Georgia

Warren Gatland said no decision had yet been made on a replacement.

Sat, 07 Oct, 2023

<p>Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) celebrates with Mikel Oyarzabal after scoring against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta Pic AP Photo/Colin Hubbard</p>

Yamal and Spain up and running in Saudi rout

First-night concerns were washed away though as Spain struck three times in the first 24 minutes

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Samba time at Lansdowne

WORLD champions Brazil yesterday guaranteed the FAI that they would bring “a top selection” to Lansdowne Road for a friendly against Ireland on Wednesday, February 18.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2004

Opinion divided on northern sweep

NORTHERN hemisphere rugby was revelling yesterday in the unaccustomed glory of completing a 3-0 whitewash of the Southern Hemisphere at the weekend — though opinions were divided as to the significance of the unique clean sweep a year away from the World Cup.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2002

Swiss coach Kuhn shrugs off favourites tag

SWITZERLAND coach Kobi Kuhn has dismissed suggestions that his side are favourites to top Group Four and qualify for next summer’s World Cup finals.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2005

Owen vows to be fit for finals

Michael Owen insists he will be fighting fit for the World Cup but does not care who scores England’s goals in Germany.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2006

Thumbs-up for Wright-Phillips

Shaun Wright-Phillips was given a vote of confidence by Sven-Goran Eriksson as he kept his place at the expense of Chelsea team-mate Joe Cole for the World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland at Windsor Park.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2005

Senegal win makes Irish fans nervous

Ireland fans were tonight given a warning about the quality of African football as World Cup holders France were beaten by Senegal in the opening match of the tournament.

Fri, 31 May, 2002

Bjorklund's warning for England

Former Sweden international Joachim Bjorklund is backing his compatriots to derail England’s World Cup campaign on day one.

Wed, 29 May, 2002

Veron: I felt like a lunatic

Juan Sebastian Veron has admitted he "seemed like a lunatic" as he walked alone at night trying to come to terms with his disappointing first season at Manchester United.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2002

Roberts to miss Blues' Cup clash

Cardiff Blues centre Jamie Roberts will miss Friday’s Heineken Cup clash against London Irish with a twisted knee, coach Justin Burnell has confirmed.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2011

Poll: Dowd used common sense

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll believes Phil Dowd used a technicality in the rules to avoid sending off Nemanja Vidic during Manchester United’s Carling Cup victory over Aston Villa yesterday.

Mon, 01 Mar, 2010

Grewcock suspended for Ferris stamp

Bath lock Danny Grewcock has been suspended for seven weeks after being found guilty of stamping on Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris in last weekend’s Heineken Cup game, the ERC have announced.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2010

Ilonen in Ryder Cup reckoning

Ryder Cup watch; Irish Open winner Mikko Ilonen has put himself in the Ryder Cup conversation thanks to his stress-free, wire-to-wire victory at Fota Island.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2014

Junior to head straight for Classic

David Junior will bypass the Baileys Irish Champion Stakes in September and next week’s Juddmonte International at York.

Wed, 16 Aug, 2006

Dan considers French move

Dan Luger could be playing his club rugby in France next season with Heineken Cup semi-finalists Perpignan.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2003

Blatter blasts Brazil over delays

Brazil’s failings in delivering this summer’s World Cup has been highlighted by FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who said no previous host country has been so far behind in its preparations.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2014

Gunners close in on Sanchez deal

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona, with the Chile forward having travelled to London for his medical.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2014