Springboks coach Rudolf Straeuli has played down fitness fears surrounding his World Cup captain Corne Krige.

Football Association of Ireland president Milo Corcoran has paid tribute to Mick McCarthy after confirming the Yorkshireman had quit as Republic manager.

South Korea coach Guus Hiddink says even he is surprised that his side have qualified for the World Cup's second phase.

Football star David Beckham showed off a new mohican hairstyle tonight as he launched a range of designer sunglasses.

We’re all a bit more South African this morning than we were this time yesterday. A bit more ecstatic, a bit more relieved and, after a night’s sober reflection, just happy to live to fight another day.

Mark had been in care since infancy, but representing Ireland in the Homeless World Cup has helped him find a sense of self-worth, writes Shamim Malekmian.

The Ireland Women’s management team has confirmed a 48-strong training panel to prepare for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Dublin and Belfast in August. 

By Bill George, Helsinki

Ireland captain William Porterfield is relishing the chance to pit his wits against the world’s best after qualifying for the ICC World Twenty20.

The Republic of Ireland have passed on to Fifa an anonymous tip that up to six members of the Andorra squad they are due to face in a World Cup qualifier are ineligible.

THERE was further good news for the Irish cricket team yesterday when sponsors, Bank of Ireland, promised €50,000 to the side following their World Cup heroics in the West Indies.

THEO WALCOTT admits England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is taking a gamble by including him in his World Cup squad despite having never played in the Premiership.

American sports executive Charlie Stillitano believes only a "crazy action" by Donald Trump could prevent the United States from winning the right to stage the 2026 World Cup.

England’s David Carter began the race for places in Europe’s Ryder Cup team with a sparkling six under par 65 in Switzerland today.

The five-time world champions failed to make it out of the group stages.

Brazil held world champions Germany to a goalless draw as the Olympic women’s football competition got underway across China.

In case you didn't know, Jurassic World is cinemas this coming weekend and those dinosaurs have stomped and roared and all but scared away and competition at the Irish box office.

In case you didn't know, Jurassic World is cinemas this coming weekend and those dinosaurs have stomped and roared and all but scared away and competition at the Irish box office.