Rise of the north sets record at World Cup
All four pools at this year’s Rugby World Cup have been won by nations from the northern hemisphere for the first time, a complete reversal from when the tournament was last hosted in France in 2007.
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Fans left reeling by England's World Cup dichotomy
LILLE, France : Spare a thought for the England fans drifting around Lille on Sunday, not knowing whether to laugh or cry as their team prepares for a very winnable World Cup quarter-final on the back of an absolutely wretched display against Samoa.
Monday finish after further rain at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Heavy rain in Scotland and waterlogged courses caused play at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship to be abandoned on Sunday morning.
Keith Earls joins growing Irish injury list ahead of quarters
Ireland's backline stocks will be tested ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, with Keith Earls now joining the list of injury concerns.
Ireland provide blueprint for future Scotland success – Townsend
PARIS : Scotland were always up against it at the World Cup after a cruel draw put them in the same pool as Ireland and South Africa, and needed an upset victory that never materialised as their campaign ended meekly in Paris on Saturday.
International view: Scotland mesmerised by dominant Ireland
And so Ireland are where they want to be. At the juncture they have never crossed before: a World Cup quarter-final.
St Pat's Athletic ready to embrace Turner's Cross cauldron against Cork City in FAI Cup semi-final
St Patrick's Athletic are braced for a Turner's Cross cauldron this afternoon when they square up to Cork City in the Sports Direct FAI Cup semi-final [live on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player from 2.30pm].
Johnny Sexton: All Blacks will be out for revenge against Ireland
Johnny Sexton says Ireland can draw on the experiences of their Test series win in New Zealand when they face the All Blacks next week, but warns they'll be taking on a side more motivated than ever.