Ireland unchanged for New Zealand quarter-final clash
PARIS : Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made no changes to his starting team to play New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup quarter-finals with Mack Hansen and James Lowe both passed fit to play.
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Libbok sweats on coach’s choice as Bok debate flyhalf to take on France
PARIS : Flyhalf Manie Libbok might have earned praise for adding a more incisive edge to South Africa’s attack but after struggling with kicking will have to wait and see whether he gets the key pivot post for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.
Gatland revives Welsh fortunes in double quick time
PARIS : Wales coach Warren Gatland conceded being perplexed with how deep in the doldrums Wales were when he returned last December but has quickly turned around their fortunes and led them to a fourth successive Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
World Snooker Tour threaten sanctions against players who skip Northern Ireland Open to take part in Macau exhibition
The World Snooker Tour says some of its leading players including current world champion Luca Brecel will face disciplinary action if they opt to skip the Northern Ireland Open in order to play in a non-sanctioned event in Macau.
Mack Hansen starts, but James Ryan to miss quarter-final v New Zealand
Mack Hansen has been passed fit to start Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday, but James Ryan misses out through injury.
Gavin Bazunu calls on young guns to fire Ireland to victory
Gavin Bazunu has called on the young players in the Ireland squad to assume senior status and start getting results with the national team.
'I was told I couldn't sit there': Rassie was asked to move from subs bench against Scotland
Paris - SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus admitted he was asked to leave the substitutes bench during the South Africa/Scotland game in Marseille on 10 September.
Updated Wayne Rooney appointed Birmingham City manager with John O'Shea expected to join staff
Birmingham have announced the appointment of Wayne Rooney as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract, with current Republic of Ireland assistant coach John O'Shea joining his backroom staff.