Sunday’s briefing: Erling Haaland nets hat-trick and Portugal break Irish hearts
Erling Haaland continued his devastating form in front of goal with a hat-trick for Norway, while Portugal left it late to beat the Republic of Ireland.
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Last-gasp Neves winner keeps Portugal on track for World Cup
LISBON :Portugal's Ruben Neves scored a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 1-0 win over Ireland that preserved their 100 per cent record in World Cup qualifying Group F and consolidated top spot on Saturday.
Battling Ireland suffer stoppage-time heartbreak as Ruben Neves rescues Portugal
Ruben Neves got Portugal out of jail with an injury-time World Cup qualifying winner against the Republic of Ireland after Cristiano Ronaldo had seen his penalty saved by Caoimhin Kelleher.
Welsh teenager continues to rise as brace brings Cardiff victory
Tom Bowen kept up his remarkable start to the season, with his two tries proving the difference as Cardiff edged past Connacht 14-8 at the Arms Park.
Saturday Sport: Ireland take on Portugal in Lisbon, Irish provinces in URC action
The Republic of Ireland face a huge task to get their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track when they take on Portugal in Lisbon tonight.
James Lowe keen to hit the ground running on Leinster return
After two defeats from two, Leinster are off to a slow start in the URC, with James Lowe among the returning players hoping to make a difference this weekend.
Evan Ferguson confident Republic of Ireland can still reach World Cup finals
Evan Ferguson has insisted there would be no point turning up in Portugal if he and his Republic of Ireland team-mates did not believe they could still qualify for the World Cup finals.
Northern Ireland stun Slovakia in 2-0 win
BELFAST :Northern Ireland reignited their World Cup qualification hopes with a 2-0 win over Slovakia in Belfast on Friday, and moved into second place in Group A.