Erin McLaughlin says Irish women's football 'in a brilliant place'
Peamount United and Ireland midfielder Erin McLaughlin says Irish women's soccer is in "a brilliant place” following Ireland's World Cup campaign.
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Bok skipper Kolisi desperate for game time in warm-ups
Captain Siya Kolisi, Ox Nche and Jaden Hendrikse are desperate for game time after title-holders South Africa arrived in Britain on Sunday to continue their 2023 Rugby World Cup preparations.
The story of the Rugby World Cup: South Africa win in 07 as Ireland collapse
With just under four weeks to go until the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off in Paris, we're looking back at the history of the tournament from its origins in New Zealand and Australia 36 years ago, to its tenth instalment in France this September.
Missed opportunity for France after another quarter-final exit
BRISBANE : France coach Herve Renard vowed his team will come back stronger after losing to Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia on penalties in their quarter-final, as they exited the tournament with a mix of regret and optimism.
Goalkeepers steal the show at Women's World Cup
SYDNEY : Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold surely won a legion of fans with her steely-eyed heroics in Saturday's quarter-final penalty shootout victory at the Women's World Cup.
England relishing partisan atmosphere at World Cup semi-final
SYDNEY : England players hold no fear about facing Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia in their semi-final on Wednesday, saying they welcome the vociferous atmosphere that will greet them at Stadium Australia.
Watch: Entire Plane, Barring One Fan, Celebrates Australia Qualify For Women's FIFA World Cup Semis
As the FIFA Women's World Cup nears its decisive stage, the craze for the tournament has soared to an absolute peak, especially in Australia who are the co-hosts for the tournament. With the Australian team qualifying for the semi-final, where they will face the mighty England, most of the sporting chatter in the country is around Tony Gustavsson's team. While fans in Australia are understandably thrilled seeing their team's progress, even those in the air were celebrating as Australia defeated France 7-6 in the quarter-final after the game went into penalties.
Manchester United now have the manager and players to start their own era
Erik ten Hag was half-right when he said "an era can come to an end". Liverpool's ascent stumbled last season but Manchester City reached the peak.