Friday night lights for autumn series Ireland-All Blacks blockbuster
Ireland are set for a Friday night lights blockbuster against New Zealand after the IRFU announced details of the Autumn Nations Series.
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In-form Sinner reaches Indian Wells semis, Alcaraz rematch looms
Jannik Sinner continued his perfect start to the season by cruising into the Indian Wells semi-finals on Thursday, dispatching Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-3 to improve his win-loss record this year to 16-0.
Ireland to face New Zealand and Australia during autumn series
Ireland will host World Cup conquerors New Zealand and Joe Schmidt’s Australia during a mouth-watering four-match autumn series against southern hemisphere opposition.
Focus Is On Progressing To Third Phase Of Qualifying: Igor Stimac Ahead Of Afghanistan Clash
India is approaching the World Cup qualifying match against Afghanistan with a clear mindset and the focus is to secure a spot in the third phase of the qualifiers for the first time, said football coach Igor Stimac on Thursday. India will play back-to-back games against Afghanistan as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup joint qualifiers round 2, the first of which will take place in Abha, Saudi Arabia on March 21. India will then play their home game against Afghanistan in Guwahati on March 26.
Central Coast Mariners Hold Odisha FC To Goalless Draw To Reach AFC Cup Inter Zonal Final
Indian Super League side Odisha FC failed to progress to the Inter-Zone final of the AFC Cup after being held to a goalless draw in the home leg to Australia's Central Coast Mariners in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. Having lost the first leg to the A-League side, Odisha FC could not capitalise on the home advantage to concede the tie 0-4 on aggregate. Mikael Doka missed a first half penalty for the Mariners but it mattered little as the Australians had gone into the second leg with a comfortable 4-0 cushion from the first leg in Gosford last week.
Wales coach Gatland not shocked by sudden North retirement
Wales coach Warren Gatland was not surprised when centre George North told him he would retire from international rugby, but to lose a player with 13 years and 120 caps at the highest level adds to the size of the rebuild of his squad.
'Trust science', Paris mayor tells air conditioning fans ahead of Olympics
PARIS: With competing nations split over whether to enter into the spirit of the "Green Games" or throw money at success whatever the environmental cost, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo told those nations planning on installing air conditioning at the athletes' village to "trust the science" instead.
China to host Davis Cup finals group stage matches for first time
China will host Davis Cup finals group stage matches for the first time in September, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday (Mar 14).