World Cup

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Impressive England prove their point with 5-0 rout of Serbia

Impressive England prove their point with 5-0 rout of Serbia

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi all scored their first international goals in between strikes from Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.
Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores hat-trick as World Cup holders NZ thrash Ireland

Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores hat-trick as World Cup holders NZ thrash Ireland

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Ireland progress as runners-up and will face the winners of Pool D in the quarter-finals.
Thomas Tuchel confident England are ‘on the right path’ ahead of Serbia test

Thomas Tuchel confident England are ‘on the right path’ ahead of Serbia test

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

England face their toughest World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Scott Bemand believes battle against Japan will stand Ireland in good stead

Scott Bemand believes battle against Japan will stand Ireland in good stead

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Six tries decorated an ultimately emphatic Irish victory.
Italy sack manager Spalletti after Norway defeat

Italy sack manager Spalletti after Norway defeat

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Italy sack manager Spalletti after Norway defeat
Ilona Maher ‘loves being a superstar’ as Bristol signing looks to grow the game

Ilona Maher ‘loves being a superstar’ as Bristol signing looks to grow the game

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

The Bristol Bears signing generated a record crowd for her Premiership debut.
Ex-Real Madrid, Man United defender Varane announces retirement

Ex-Real Madrid, Man United defender Varane announces retirement

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

Ex-France, Real Madrid defender Varane announces retirement
Ireland edge past Scotland to secure third in Six Nations and World Cup qualification

Ireland edge past Scotland to secure third in Six Nations and World Cup qualification

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Ireland beat Scotland 15-12 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast
Raphael Varane believes heading the ball has ‘damaged’ his body

Raphael Varane believes heading the ball has ‘damaged’ his body

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Varane says that he advises his seven-year-old son not to head the ball when he plays.
Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points

Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points

Sun, 29 Oct, 2023

The World Cup in France has had plenty of thrills and spills.
Steve Borthwick ‘delighted’ as England secure bronze in win over Argentina

Steve Borthwick ‘delighted’ as England secure bronze in win over Argentina

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

England’s only defeat in Rugby World Cup was the agonising 16-15 loss to South Africa in the semi-final.
England hold off Argentina fightback to claim third place at World Cup

England hold off Argentina fightback to claim third place at World Cup

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Steve Borthwick’s men earned a 26-23 win at Stade de France.
Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago

Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

The 30-year-old Munster lock represented Ireland at the 2019 World Cup in Japan
South Africa investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry

South Africa investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

The incident is alleged to have occurred in Saturday night’s World Cup semi-final.
England have until Monday to report alleged racial slur aimed at Tom Curry

England have until Monday to report alleged racial slur aimed at Tom Curry

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

Curry raised the incident with referee Ben O’Keeffe during the game
Hugo Keenan excited to line up with ‘X-factor’ wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe

Hugo Keenan excited to line up with ‘X-factor’ wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

Hansen appeared to be a major doubt for Saturday’s Stade de France clash.
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’

Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

The world’s top-ranked nation are seeking to reach the last four of the tournament for the first time.
James Ryan and Mack Hansen injury doubts for Ireland against New Zealand

James Ryan and Mack Hansen injury doubts for Ireland against New Zealand

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Wings James Lowe and Keith Earls and centre Robbie Henshaw all participated in training.
Ireland wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe on mend ahead of New Zealand showdown

Ireland wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe on mend ahead of New Zealand showdown

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Lock James Ryan will see a specialist about his wrist injury.
Louis Rees-Zammit focused on Wales glory over bid to be World Cup top try-scorer

Louis Rees-Zammit focused on Wales glory over bid to be World Cup top try-scorer

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

Gloucester wing has been in sparkling form during Wales’ quarter-final march.
Johnny Sexton: Facing All Blacks out for revenge ‘biggest challenge in rugby’

Johnny Sexton: Facing All Blacks out for revenge ‘biggest challenge in rugby’

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

Andy Farrell’s men have topped the Test world rankings since upsetting New Zealand last summer.
The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match

The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Peter O’Mahony will become only the 10th Irishman to earn 100 caps on Saturday.
Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland

Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

The Six Nations champions are still in danger of flying home before the knockout stages.
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The 30-year-old is struggling with a ‘niggle’ and will be assessed ahead of head coach Andy Farrell naming his matchday squad on Thursday afternoon.
Pretty much a World Cup final – Darcy Graham and Scotland ready for Ireland

Pretty much a World Cup final – Darcy Graham and Scotland ready for Ireland

Sun, 01 Oct, 2023

The Six Nations rivals clash in a qualification shoot-out in Pool B next Saturday.
Cian Healy could still get called into Ireland squad after injury issue eases

Cian Healy could still get called into Ireland squad after injury issue eases

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

The 35-year-old suffered a calf problem on August 26 in his country’s final warm-up match.
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

The 25-year-old sat out bonus-point wins over Romania and Tonga.
Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve

Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

Townsend was astonished that Taumoepeau did not have his yellow card upgraded to a red.
Wales book World Cup quarter-final spot by thrashing Eddie Jones’ Australia

Wales book World Cup quarter-final spot by thrashing Eddie Jones’ Australia

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

Wales secured their fourth successive quarter-final place and left Australia close to an embarrassing early elimination.
Scotland romp to vital bonus-point victory over Tonga

Scotland romp to vital bonus-point victory over Tonga

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

Scotland showed their attacking quality to get themselves a foothold in the top-heavy pool B.

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