Rankings suggest Ireland or France can land a first World Cup
There is a neat statistical symmetry that suggests the 2023 Rugby World Cup might be won by Ireland or France.
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Exclusive Pauw claims some staff 'turned on her' and takes aim at FAI
Former Irish women's football manager Vera Pauw has claimed some of her staff turned on her in the final weeks of her tenure.
Winless Wallabies reliant on Eddie's tournament craft
SYDNEY : Eddie Jones's frequent assertions that Australia can win the Rugby World Cup in France might be wearing a bit thin with Wallabies fans given recent results, but they have little choice now but to trust the tournament craft of a veteran campaigner.
England's Borthwick the latest to face the Farrell paradox
LONDON : Owen Farrell is not England's best flyhalf, best centre or best captain and his tackling now looks like a ban in waiting, yet for over a decade he has been undroppable under three coaching regimes and looks set to remain that way at the World Cup.
Kilkenny great Richie Hogan announces retirement aged 35
Former Hurler of the Year Richie Hogan has announced his retirement from the inter-county game at the age of 35.
No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists there is “no point turning up” to the Rugby World Cup in France without ambitions of claiming the ultimate prize.
Eric Clapton returning to Manchester for first time in 10 years as second artist announced for Co-op Live
Music legend Eric Clapton has confirmed he will be performing in Manchester for the first time in ten years as part of Co-op Live’s opening season.