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Allister Coetzee set to take the reins at Springboks

A new Springboks coach will be named this morning with Allister Coetzee expected to be tasked with making the team a formidable force again while radically altering its racial composition.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2016

Lineker tops Britain's most-watched list

Gary Lineker is the UK’s top TV presenter – watched by more viewers than anyone else in 2006, according to new viewing figures.

Tue, 26 Dec, 2006

Staunton vows to make his 'team Ireland' work

New Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton believes working alongside Sir Bobby Robson will compensate for his own lack of experience but made it clear: “I’m the boss.”

Mon, 16 Jan, 2006

McAteer to skipper Ireland on 50th appearance

By Bill George, Helsinki

Tue, 20 Aug, 2002

World Cup: McCarthy relaxed about Iran trip

Mick McCarthy claims he has no worries about taking the Republic of Ireland to Iran for their World Cup play-off on November 15.

Thu, 01 Nov, 2001

Breakaway would damage rugby around the world, claims ERC chief

European Rugby Cup chairman Jean-Pierre Lux has described the ramifications of a proposed Anglo-French tournament as “detrimental” to the world game.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2013

No old pals act for Rassie fan Ebersohn

One of the key Castres players hoping to plot a shock win over Munster on Sunday in the opening round of the Champions Cup grew up in South Africa with Rassie Erasmus as one of his childhood heroes.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2017

O’Connell will be fit for World Cup

PAUL O’CONNELL faces an anxious 10-day wait before the full extent of his ankle ligament injury is known and whether he will play again this season.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2011

France beat England

England 15 France 21

Sat, 11 Aug, 2007

<p>EYES ON MORE PRIZES: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during a friendly soccer match between Portugal and Ireland. Pic: AP Photo/Luis Vieira.</p>

UEFA Nations League Preview: Ronaldo ready to embark on another campaign

Spain won the Euro 2024 championships, the Paris Olympics and the 2023 Nations League start their defence with two away games, on Thursday against Serbia in Belgrade and Sunday against Switzerland in Geneva. Also in the group is Denmark.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

Setanta rolls out big guns for World Cup as O’Connell leads line-up

SETANTA Sports has unveiled plans to cover all 48 games live at the Rugby World Cup in France this autumn.

Sat, 09 Jun, 2007

Ireland aiming for second in group, says Houghton

The Republic of Ireland have been pitted against reigning world champions Italy in Group Eight of the World Cup Qualifying phase today, where they will also line up against Bulgaria, Cyprus, Georgia and newcomers Montenegro.

Sun, 25 Nov, 2007

<p>RE-WRITE HISTORY: South Africa are known for delivering at the RWC where Ireland have fallen short - can they re-write history this year? Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

S Kieran Shannon: Ireland have come up short at World Cups - can they rewrite history?

In short South Africa tend to deliver at World Cups – to the extent they’ve delivered the Webb Ellis itself three times – and Ireland don’t.

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

Sheahan’s legal team hopeful on appeal

FRANKIE SHEAHAN’S legal team is hopeful that the Munster and Ireland hooker will have a two-year doping ban overturned when his appeal against the sentence is heard on September 1 next.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2003

Bonner credits old pal with Krul switch

Former Ireland stopper Packie Bonner has revealed his long-time friend, Netherlands goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek, had planned Tim Krul’s decisive late entrance into Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2014

Bruce Arena leaves LA Galaxy to coach the United States

Arena has been named as the United States head coach for the second time.

Tue, 22 Nov, 2016

Economic crunch unlikely to impact FIFA

FIFA is confident that the current global economic crisis will have a minimal impact on the organisation as well as the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2008

<p>ANOTHER LEVEL: South Africa Head Coach Jacques Nienaber and assistant coach Felix Jones celebrate after the game with family. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan</p>

CJ Stander believes Jacques Nienaber can take Leinster to another level

The World Cup-winning coach will join Leo Cullen’s backroom team after South Africa’s celebrations.

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Dan Carter the best ever, says rival Stephen Larkham

Stephen Larkham insists Australia will face the greatest fly-half of all time when they clash with New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup final at Twickenham.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

Appointment of senior chef d’équipe imminent

A FULL-TIME chef d’équipe for the senior Irish show jumping team is expected to be appointed this month.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2005