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Rolland thanks Warburton for red card backing

Top referee Alain Rolland has thanked Wales captain Sam Warburton for his public backing in the wake of the World Cup sending off that derailed the Welsh challenge in New Zealand last October.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2012

Sporting events set to cost RTÉ €10m

CASH-STRAPPED RTÉ will have to pay out up to €10 million to broadcast the soccer World Cup and the Six Nations Rugby games this year.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2010

Rugby: West End drives Woodward’s desire to win again

CLIVE WOODWARD soaked up the astounding scenes of celebration in London’s West End with obvious enjoyment but as soon as the victory parade for England’s World Cup triumph was over the team’s guiding force was already consigning the day to the history books.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2003

Ban rules Lima out of Samoa’s swansong

SAMOA captain Brian Lima’s landmark fifth World Cup was brought to a premature end yesterday when he was banned for three weeks for a high tackle on England’s Jonny Wilkinson in Saturday’s 44-22 defeat.

Tue, 25 Sep, 2007

Scottish group to carry out review

THE FAI has announced that the Scotland-based sport management consultancy Genesis will conduct the review into the association’s involvement in this summer’s World Cup finals.

Wed, 21 Aug, 2002

Eales picks Wallabies to win World Cup

FORMER captain John Eales yesterday pronounced World Cup holders Australia as favourites to again claim the rug

Tue, 03 Jun, 2003

Michael’s torture at time on his Owen

MICHAEL OWEN admits life can be “torturous” killing the time between big games at World Cup tournaments.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2006

<p>Emiliano Martinez has been criticised for his celebrations (Nick Potts/PA)</p>

A stupid decision – Patrick Vieira criticises Emiliano Martinez’s celebrations

Vieira, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, feels what he has seen from Martinez has put a dampener on Argentina’s success.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2022

<p>DOUBLE JOBBING: Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is determined not to lose focus as a potential clash looms between his two national coaching roles across both codes of rugby.</p>

Double-jobbing Michael Cheika determined not to lose focus

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is determined not to lose focus as a potential clash looms between his two national coaching roles across both codes of rugby

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

<p>BIG BLOW: N’Golo Kante has been ruled out for four months after having surgery on a hamstring injury. Pic: John Walton/PA</p>

N’Golo Kante out of World Cup after hamstring surgery

France and Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has been ruled out of the World Cup after undergoing an operation on his hamstring which will see him sidelined for four months

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

<p>Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu</p>

Qatar countdown: World Cup goal for Japan is quarter-finals... at least

Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu and Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma are included in Japan squad but there is no place for Celtic duo Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2022

<p>RULED OUT: Neymar's ankle injury will rule him out of Friday's Group H fixture with Cameroon, Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar has confirmed. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.</p>

Neymar ruled out of Brazil's final group game against Cameroon

Neymar will miss Brazil’s last group game at the World Cup because of his right ankle injury, the team doctor said Tuesday

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022

<p>Anthony Barry of Chelsea</p>

Chelsea coach Anthony Barry replaces Damien Duff in Stephen Kenny's Ireland setup

The Blues first-team coach will join Kenny's staff ahead of the World Cup qualifiers

Fri, 26 Feb, 2021

<p>Turkey's midfielder Ozan Tufan (C) celebrates with defenders Umut Meras (L) and Caglar Soyuncu after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification football match between Norway and Turkey at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga on March 27, 2021. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP) (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)</p>

Norway again protest about Qatar, then Turkey dent World Cup hopes

Ozan Tufan scored two superb goals as Turkey cruised to victory

Sat, 27 Mar, 2021

<p>IRISH Fans in Faro on 2015: Uefa have sad no tickets will be allocated to away supporters for the Republic's World Cup qualifier against Portugal on the Algarve next month. Picture: David Maher</p>

Faro blow: Irish fans banned from Portugal World Cup qualifier in Algarve

FIFA and UEFA extend ban on away fans at World Cup qualifiers

Wed, 11 Aug, 2021

World Cup organisers say the policy is for visitors aged six and over ‘regardless of the individual’s vaccination status’ (Nick Potts/PA)

Qatar confirms Covid-19 test requirements for World Cup fans

Fans going to the World Cup in Qatar must show a negative Covid-19 test when they arrive as part of the host nation’s rules to combat Covid-19, organisers said on Thursday.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

<p>KEY TO QUALIFICATION: Ireland’s Katie McCabe with Nino Gujabidze of Georgia. ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne</p>

Vera Pauw names Republic of Ireland squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers

Ireland will host Finland in Tallaght Stadium on Thursday, September 1st in what is expected to be a record crowd after tickets for the game sold out in just 30 minutes.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

POLL: Who scored the best goal in the World Cup group stages?

POLL: Who scored the best goal in the World Cup group stages?

Messi? Ronaldo? Someone else?

Fri, 29 Jun, 2018

<p>SEISMIC SHOCK: Germany's Alexandra Popp, right, and teammate Lena Oberdorf react to their exit. Pic: AP Photo/Tertius Pickard</p>

Germany crash out of World Cup in huge upset after draw with South Korea

Alex Popp’s header at the close of the first half cancelled out Cho So-hyun’s early strike but with Morocco taking all three points against Colombia, only a win would stop Colombia and Morocco progressing and Germany crashing out.

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

<p>SWAPPED ALLEGIANCES: Jean Kleyn of Ireland during the Guinness Summer Series in 2019. Pic: Donall Farmer/PA Wire.</p>

O'Connell: Kleyn 'very close' to inclusion in Ireland's preliminary World Cup squad

The imposing lock made his Springbok debut against Australia in Pretoria earlier this summer.

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023