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Union has slipped in pecking order - O'Neill

Former Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O’Neill believes the sport has slipped to the bottom of the pecking order of the country’s football codes.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2006

Makelele ends France career

Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele has quit the French national team.

Sat, 11 Sep, 2004

Cole hopeful over new contract

Joe Cole hopes to sign a new contract with Chelsea during the next three weeks before the World Cup gets under way.

Fri, 19 May, 2006

Casey waiting to discover Cup partner

Paul Casey believes England have a great chance of claiming only their second ever World Cup title later this year.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2003

Jones pays tribute to talented Harris

Wales wing Mark Jones tonight paid tribute to the game-breaking qualities of Iestyn Harris, and declared: “He has always had the talent.”

Tue, 14 Oct, 2003

UEFA suspend Giggs for two games

Ryan Giggs will miss the opening two matches of Wales’ 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign after being found guilty of misconduct by UEFA.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2003

SA lead at half time - report

South Africa 1 Slovenia 0

Sat, 08 Jun, 2002

Schaefer: Lion first, German second

Cameroon’s German coach Winfried Schaefer is determined his Lions will roar into the second round of the World Cup - even if it is at the expense of his countrymen.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2002

France v Uruguay preview

France are prepared to gamble on Zinedine Zidane's fitness as they attempt to save their World Cup campaign from disaster.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2002

Bruno delighted with Senegal win

Senegal coach Bruno Metsu admitted it had been a ‘‘crazy game’’ after they beat Sweden on a golden goal to become only the second ever African team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Sun, 16 Jun, 2002

Becks eyeing free-kick glory

David Beckham is hoping to beat Brazil at their own game should the South Americans be England's next opponents at the World Cup.

Sun, 16 Jun, 2002

McCarthy aims to rain on Spain

By Caroline O’Doherty

Sat, 15 Jun, 2002

Punters playing the names game

With the Beckhams’ announcement today that they are expecting their second child in September, bookies have already begun taking bets on the new addition’s name.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2002

Boro appeal Juninho work permit snub

Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren will lead a club delegation tomorrow to appeal against a decision to refuse Brazilian Juninho a work permit.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2002

Brown’s real ale budget cheer

Chancellor Gordon Brown today gave a World Cup boost to real ale drinkers, slashing 14p off the price of a pint.

Wed, 17 Apr, 2002

<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>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>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

Rugby: Points against drop goals

WHEN JONNY Wilkinson kicked his third drop goal in less than an hour during the World Cup semi-final win over France, English fans began dancing in the rain.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2003

Contepomi warns Tigers of Irish World Cup backlash

ARGENTINA’S World Cup star Felipe Contepomi is ready to launch another team towards tournament glory this weekend.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2007