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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

Pumas near Tri-Nations as Boks clash confirmed

ARGENTINA will play South Africa in Johannesburg on August 9 in the first move to include the World Cup semi-finalists in southern hemisphere competition, South African officials confirmed last night.

Thu, 22 May, 2008

Carr on road to full fitness after injury nightmare

STEVE CARR continues to overcome the injury nightmare that plunged him into depression and robbed him of a place in the World Cup finals.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2002

Homeless soccer stars to tackle prejudice

AN all-Ireland soccer team was having a final kick-about yesterday as it prepared to jet off to Sweden for the Homeless World Cup.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2004

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>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>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>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

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 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

Woodward: Wilkinson key to England success

England’s hopes of a second successive World Cup victory lie squarely on the shoulders of Jonny Wilkinson, according to Clive Woodward.

Thu, 18 Oct, 2007

Mourinho: Blues still feeling Brazil burnout

World Cup fatigue will stop Chelsea fielding their strongest line-up for the first three matches of the new season, according to Jose Mourinho.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2014

Wallabies offer World Cup lifelines to Matt Giteau, George Smith and Drew Mitchell

In one brief but ground-breaking announcement from the Australian Rugby Union, George Smith, Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell were offered the hope of reviving their Wallabies careers in time for this year’s World Cup.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2015

Mourinho belief was the key for "spectacular" Colombian

Juan Cuadrado has joined Chelsea in what is likely to be the biggest deal of deadline day.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

Milosevic talks down personal achievements

Savo Milosevic is set to achieve a personal milestone at the World Cup this afternoon.

Fri, 16 Jun, 2006