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<p>The request to have the Irish women’s football team line out at Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the fourth time will go before the next meeting of the GAA’s Central Council on August 1. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile</p>

Ireland Women's World Cup play-off to be played at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in October

With Cork GAA confident of Central Council rubberstamping, Páirc Uí Chaoimh will play host to the World Cup play-off, Munster’s Champions Cup opener, and the Cork hurling final all in the space of five days in mid-October

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

O'Connor out of Scotland games

Scotland were dealt a blow ahead of the World Cup qualification double-header with Italy and Norway when striker Garry O’Connor was ruled out for both games.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2005

McCarthy 'bulletproof' to questioning

Mick McCarthy has admitted he is now 'bullet-proof' against the media's intrusive questioning after his experiences so far at the World Cup.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2002

Trimble: we’ll let rugby do the talking

LIKE many torn reputations that emerged from the car-wreck of the Rugby World Cup, Andrew Trimble’s was one in need of some repair.

Sat, 02 Feb, 2008

Ireland hopefuls bid to impress in Tbilisi

Tbilisi could prove the unlikely stepping stone for several players aiming to play their way into Joe Schmidt’s World Cup plans.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2015

World Cup hopes set Meydan challenge

Dubai World Cup hopes get one last chance to stake their claims for the March 31 feature as they line up in the third round of the Al Maktoum Challenge at Meydan.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2012

Qatari World Cup bid team deny corruption allegations

The Qatari World Cup bid team today launched a furious defence of their conduct following allegations of corruption during their successful attempt to stage the tournament in 2022.

Mon, 23 May, 2011

Six Nations touches down on TV3 after beating RTÉ to rights

RTÉ Sport last night insisted they were still at the negotiating table for major sports television rights despite being outbid by TV3 yesterday for the Six Nations Championship from 2018.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2015

Irish belief grows stronger

Ireland 40 Kazakhstan 5

Mon, 11 Aug, 2014

<p>Chelsea and Manchester City will provide the Premier League interest at the Club World Cup (Martin Rickett/PA)</p>

A guide to the Club World Cup as Man City, Chelsea and Messi prepare for action

The first game takes place on June 14 (the early hours of June 15 UK time) with the final on July 13.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

<p>Eben Etzebeth and Frans Malherbe, aged 31 and 32 respectively, are among the experienced heads who have helped South Africa reach the World Cup final. Pic: ©INPHO/Photosport/Andrew Cornaga</p>

No Country for Old Men? Last dance for World Cup’s elder statesmen

New Zealand and South Africa’s veterans have overcome mental and physical adversity to lead their teams to the World Cup final

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

<p>DREAM STREAM: Gary Lineker’s ‘The Rest is Football’ podcast team are relocating to Times Square in New York to produce a daily Netflix show focusing on the World Cup from start to finish.</p>

Why ‘podcast wars’ will be real broadcast battleground at the World Cup

This summer’s hottest rivalry no longer belongs to the BBC and ITV, but football’s online and streaming presence

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Munster tyros in Irish squad

THOSE who like to champion young players will be pleased at the elevation of both Felix Jones and Conor Murray into the Irish squad to begin preparations later this month for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2011

#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

Your Tuesday morning catch-up

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2015

Super start for Stenson

European Ryder Cup player Henrik Stenson did his best to overshadow world number one Tiger Woods in the Target World Challenge in California last night.

Fri, 15 Dec, 2006

Seeking The Dia hopes for another eastern surprise

Seeking The Dia will bid to emulate the feat of compatriot Agnes World and give Japan a second success in the Darley July Cup at Newmarket tomorrow.

Wed, 07 Jul, 2004

Harrington - Don't rule out luck of Irish

Padraig Harrington insisted Ireland could still repeat their 1997 World Cup triumph at Kiawah Island.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2003

Aussie chief tips England for World Cup glory

Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O’Neill has rated England as “absolute and deserving favourites” to win the World Cup in November and all but dismissed his own side’s chances.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2003

Rugby: Lindsay plots new game

Former rugby league chief Maurice Lindsay flew out to Sydney today with a mission to rebuild the international game.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2002