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Rugby Sevens: Ireland face Portugal in semis

Ireland, who have won the bowl in their two previous world series events, will face Portugal - 19-14 winners over Zimbabwe with a ‘golden try’ - in the semi-finals later.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2001

Team selection tough as McGahan spoilt for choice

MUNSTER coach Tony McGahan has made no promises to front-line players ahead of tomorrow night’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with arch-rivals Leinster.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2011

Ashton expects more job speculation despite impressive win

BRIAN ASHTON has revealed he expects the speculation to continue about his future as England head coach.

Sun, 16 Mar, 2008

Swede success for duo

Henrik Stenson believes playing with Robert Karlsson at the Ryder Cup this year gave Sweden the edge over other countries as they combined to secure the Omega Mission Hills World Cup yesterday.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2008

Spurs wait on Mido availability

Tottenham were today waiting to learn whether their Egyptian striker Mido will make himself available for selection for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2006

#RWC2015 Diary: Japan becoming a rugby county too

Here’s a few pub talking points from #RWC2015 that you might have missed ...

Tue, 06 Oct, 2015

Australia fight back to claim stunning win over Brazil

Australia came from two goals down to stun Brazil 3-2 in their Women's World Cup clash in Montpellier.

Thu, 13 Jun, 2019

<p>Spain's Salma Paralluelo celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during extra time play at the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)</p>

Teenager Paralluelo shines as Spain make history by reaching last four of World Cup

The 19-year-old Barcelona winger decided a tense quarter-final in the New Zealand capital

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

Lawrence Dallaglio said the gap between the northern and southern hemispheres has never been narrower (Richard Sellers/PA)

Lawrence Dallaglio: European nations never closer to southern hemisphere giants

Dallaglio believes the gap with the southern hemisphere has never been narrower

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

<p>Spain's now ex-head coach Luis Enrique</p>

Luis Enrique sacked by Spain, replaced by De La Fuente

Spain suffered a disappointing last-16 exit at the World Cup after losing to Morocco on penalties on Tuesday.

Thu, 08 Dec, 2022

<p>OPENER: Ghana’s Mohammed Salisu celebrates after opening the scoring. Pic: Lee Jin-man/AP</p>

Ghana breathe life into World Cup campaign with thrilling win over South Korea

Ghana breathed fresh life into their World Cup campaign with a thrilling 3-2 win against South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Qatar

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

<p>TAKING NO CHANCES: Morocco head coach Walid Regragui will not take Canada’s challenge lightly in their final Group F match. Pic: Nick Potts/PA</p>

Morocco will give everything against Canada to progress – coach Walid Regragui

Morocco coach Walid Regragui will not make the mistake of playing for a draw against Canada as they look to make it out of the World Cup group stage for the first time in more than 35 years

Wed, 30 Nov, 2022

Oh, and not forgetting the World Cup…

WITH all eyes now focused on the European Championship finals next summer, there’s a reminder today that there are further big tests in store for Giovanni Trapattoni and his players come the autumn.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2011

Our Bok-bashing record counts for nil, warns Deans

AUSTRALIA coach Robbie Deans has told his players their record against South Africa is meaningless at a World Cup.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2011

Deutrom hopeful of World Cup lifeline

CRICKET IRELAND chief Warren Deutrom said yesterday that he was “somewhere between cautiously optimistic and breaking out the champagne” after the door to the 2015 World Cup was reopened ever so slightly.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2011

Mawhinney: Capello should retire old boys

EX-FOOTBALL League chairman Brian Mawhinney believes Fabio Capello should retire several of England’s older players following their World Cup humiliation.

Mon, 12 Jul, 2010

O’Driscoll boosted by ‘game breakers’

IRELAND captain Brian O’Driscoll hopes Geordan Murphy’s first start of the tournament and the return of Denis Hickie on the left wing will rescue Ireland’s Rugby World Cup hopes in the must-win game against Argentina on Sunday.

Wed, 26 Sep, 2007

Pelous: Cardiff clash ‘a blessing’ for French

FRANCE may grumble at the inconvenience of playing their World Cup quarter-final in Cardiff, but for Fabien Pelous it is a blessing to face New Zealand overseas.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2007

Galwey hails ‘world class’ Howlett

YET to make an appearance in a red jersey, Doug Howlett has already secured the approval of Munster legend Mick Galwey.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2008

I’m not ready to lead England, says World Cup hero Johnson

MARTIN JOHNSON last night rejected the clamour for his appointment as England manager by insisting his lack of experience rules him out of contention.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2007