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<p>STAYING PUT: Corinne Diacre, Head Coach of France. Pic: Thomas Eisenhuth/Getty Images</p>

France coach Corinne Diacre vows to stay on amid ‘smear campaign’

There are mounting tensions in the squad before the Women’s World Cup

Wed, 08 Mar, 2023

<p>Overconfidence is a bugbear we have witnessed all too often in Irish rugby, but the current squad’s apparent attitude that it can climb every mountain and not just any mountain, is indicative of a self-belief hitherto unseen. Picture: Dan Sheridan/INPHO</p>

Irish Examiner view: Six Nations win was no one-off

with this year’s World Cup in France already in our sights, there was definite optimism that this time around we will leave previous and often mystifying misfires well and truly behind us

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Neymar in action during Brazil’s win over Switzerland (Peter Byrne/PA)

Neymar will play again at Qatar World Cup, claims Brazil boss Tite

Neymar limped off late on when Brazil opened their Group G campaign with a 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday.

Sun, 27 Nov, 2022

<p>INFAMOUS: Thierry Henry of France handles the ball in the build up to his sides goal in 2009. Pic: INPHO/Donall Farmer</p>

Ireland v France: Five previous battles

The 2009 World Cup playoff endures most but Ireland have some positive results from the annals to be inspired by

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

<p>Ireland's Heather Payne in action against Emma Koivisto of Finland during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 qualifying group A match between Finland and Republic of Ireland at Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

Talking points: New star emerges as Ireland start contemplating World Cup playoffs

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

<p>Johnny Sexton wants to keep Ireland moving in the right direction (Brian Lawless/PA)</p>

Johnny Sexton: Ireland must keep evolving to avoid peaking early for World Cup

Captain Johnny Sexton says Ireland must keep evolving in order to avoid repeating the mistake of peaking too soon for a World Cup.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

<p>Munster Rugby Squad Training, 10 Acres, UL, Limerick 30/5/2022. Keith Earls has signed a contract extension. ©INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

Keith Earls signs contract extension until end of 2023 World Cup

Ireland and Munster back Keith Earls has signed a contract extension up until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

Tue, 31 May, 2022

Thousands turn out for return of hockey heroes in Dublin City

A homecoming event for the World Cup silver medallists was held in Dublin.

Mon, 06 Aug, 2018

Irish Journalist Enda Brady hits back over 'horrific abuse' experience during World Cup coverage

“I’ll keep it simple for you – I’m getting paid to be at a World Cup and you’re on your laptop"

Fri, 13 Jul, 2018

Watch: Mbappe show helps France qualify for World Cup quarter-final

Goals galore!

Sat, 30 Jun, 2018

<p>General view of the Sky Tower and Viaduct Harbour, Auckland</p>

Three dead in Auckland shooting on eve of Women's World Cup opener

Police confirm serious incident in Auckland hours before Women’s World Cup Opening on Thursday

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

<p>JUMPING FOR JOY: Sweden's Rebecka Blomqvist, left, celebrates after scoring her side's 5th goal during the World Cup Group G match in Wellington, New Zealand. Pic: AP Photo/John Cowpland</p>

Sweden thrash Italy to book knockout spot in Women's World Cup

A three-goal blitz just before half-time helped Sweden to a dominant 5-0 win over Italy in Wellington on Saturday as they booked their spot in the Women's World Cup knockout stage

Sat, 29 Jul, 2023

Scottish hopes slip away against Slovenia

Scotland’s hopes of reaching the 2018 World Cup already appear to be in severe doubt after a damaging 3-0 defeat to Slovakia in Trvana.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

Your Tuesday morning catch-up

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2015

Jamie Heaslip: Early Argentina tries left us with too big a mountain to climb

Jamie Heaslip has spoken about Ireland’s ‘upset’ with the manner of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina last month.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2015

Access all areas as Páirc Uí Chaoimh gates open

The Cork County Board will open Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Wednesday night by giving access to the entire stadium for the first games to be played there.

Mon, 17 Jul, 2017

England expect Corry to be fit

England believe former Test skipper Martin Corry will be fit and available for their opening World Cup game against the United States in Lens next week.

Wed, 29 Aug, 2007

Company at centre of GAA scoring row sees profits double to €4.5m

Profits at the firm at the centre of the summer controversy over the GAA’s malfunctioning score detection system last year more than doubled to over €4.5m.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2013

Higgins praised people for their sacrifices

Irish people will be paying for the mistakes of the financial crash for generations to come, President Michael D Higgins has warned in a speech to London’s business elite.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2014

IRB chief excited by Irish bid

Ireland’s bid to host the 2023 World Cup has been given a huge boost after IRB chief executive Brett Gosper described the country as “a wonderful candidate”.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2013