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Convincing win for Ireland U20s

The Ireland U20s rounded off the Pool stage of the Junior World Cup with a resounding 45-0 win over Uruguay in Nagoya today.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2009

Saha targets South Africa

Everton striker Louis Saha would love to be part of France’s World Cup squad in South Africa.

Tue, 08 Dec, 2009

Cineworld banks on 3D to revive revenues

UK firm Cineworld said it expected a "promising" line-up of 3D films will draw back cinemagoers after the World Cup caused a slump in revenues growth today.

Wed, 30 Jun, 2010

Trapattoni 'totally committed' to Ireland

Giovanni Trapattoni has dismissed reports he will be appointed as Turkey’s new coach later this week.

Tue, 12 Jan, 2010

Hansen leaves New Zealand camp

New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen has returned home from the World Cup to be with his ill mother.

Sun, 09 Sep, 2007

Santa Cruz ruled out of double-header

Roque Santa Cruz has been ruled out of Paraguay’s World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Uruguay because of a knee injury.

Tue, 09 Oct, 2007

Video ref got it right - O'Brien

Global referees’ chief Paddy O’Brien has heaped praise on Australian television match official Stuart Dickinson, insisting there is “no doubt” he was correct to disallow Mark Cueto’s try in the World Cup final.

Sun, 21 Oct, 2007

All Blacks rebuke Howlett over drunken episode

Munster-bound New Zealand wing Doug Howlett has been reprimanded over his drunken antics in London following the All Blacks’ exit at the World Cup.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2007

South Africa memorial service for Bob Woolmer

A memorial service for murdered Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer will be held in South Africa today.

Wed, 04 Apr, 2007

Arsenal next for holders Milan

The Champions League draw for the first knockout round threw up some mouth-watering ties, with holders and World Club Cup winners AC Milan paired with Arsenal.

Fri, 21 Dec, 2007

England captain defends Ashton

England captain Phil Vickery has hit out at the criticism levelled at head coach Brian Ashton.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2008

Ribery lifts France into second spot

Franck Ribery was France’s hero for the second time in five days against Lithuania, his second-half winner in Paris tonight lifting Les Bleus into second place in World Cup qualifying Group Seven.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2009

Mourinho winner's medal sold at auction

A Premier League winner’s medal presented to former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho sold for £21,600 (€25,767) at auction today.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2008

England wait on Rio fitness

England were today awaiting a verdict on Rio Ferdinand’s fitness ahead of the World Cup qualifier with Croatia in Zagreb.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2008

N Ireland manager backs McGivern

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has kept faith in Ryan McGivern for the World Cup qualifiers next month.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2008

<p>England's Marcus Smith has been given a full-back role for the clash with Fiji.</p>

Marcus Smith given full-back role for England's World Cup Quarter-Final

It will be the converted fly-half's second start in the number 15 jersey having starred against Chile during the group phase.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

<p>INCLUDED: Josh van der Flier. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan</p>

Ireland v South Africa team news: Josh Van der Flier gets nod to start in Rugby World Cup crunch tie

Andy Farrell has stuck with the conventional 5/3 split on the replacements bench, which features Dan Sheehan, Conor Murray and Jack Crowley.

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

<p>QUALIFIED: France have booked their place in their eighth consecutive World Cup. Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images</p>

France beat Ukraine to qualify for men's World Cup

Captain Mbappe found the back of the net twice in the second half of an emotionally charged game that was played on the 10th anniversary of attacks that killed 130 people in Paris.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Portugal name Boa Morte in qualifier squad

PORTUGAL coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has named his squad for the World Cup qualifiers with Latvia and Estonia.

Fri, 27 Aug, 2004

Putin hits out at ‘odd’ US probe

Russian president Vladimir Putin has accused the US of meddling in Fifa’s affairs and hinted that it was part of an attempt to take the 2018 World Cup away from his country.

Fri, 29 May, 2015