Celtic's Republic of Ireland Under-19 midfielder Rocco Vata attracting European interest
Republic of Ireland Under-19 international Rocco Vata could be set to leave Celtic, with Serie A among one of his possible destinations.
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Stephen Kenny recalls Shane Duffy and Aaron Connolly for Euro 2024 qualifying double-header against France and Netherlands
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has recalled Shane Duffy and Aaron Connolly to his 25-man squad for the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024 qualifiers against France and the Netherlands.
Scotland capable of upsetting odds at World Cup
CAPE TOWN : Scotland have been nothing if not consistent at the World Cup, reaching at least the quarter-finals in seven of their nine previous appearances but they will need to produce an upset if they are to reach that stage this time round.
Ireland's fate inextricably linked again with Sexton
DUBLIN : For the third successive World Cup, it is hard to separate Ireland's fate from the fitness of Johnny Sexton, their captain and lynchpin who will play his last game of rugby at some point over the coming weeks.
Ireland better placed than ever for elusive World Cup success
DUBLIN : Having made flattering to deceive an art form in recent Rugby World Cups, Ireland can justifiably say this time really is different when they make the short trip as genuine contenders.
Squad depth, flair give Springboks real hope of title defence
CAPE TOWN : South Africa go into the defence of the Rugby World Cup title with a renewed swagger and greater squad depth than recent years, but are on a side of the draw that means they are playing "knockout rugby" from game one in France.
Romania's Oaks aim to be teak tough on World Cup return
Romania return to the Rugby World Cup after missing out four years ago due to a disqualification that ruined their 100 per cent attendance record since the global tournament was first played in 1987.
Genius Dupont ready to lead France at World Cup
PARIS : Antoine Dupont takes the metro when in Paris and his name is one of the country's most banal but everything else about France's Rugby World Cup captain is exceptional.