World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 2
Friday sees the other opening fixture in Ireland's group with Nigeria taking on Canada; elswhere the Philippines face Switzerland and Spain are up against Costa Rica.
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McIlroy and Power best of Irish as amateur Lamprecht leads Open
Rory McIlroy and Seamus Power were the Irish pace setters on day one of the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool where amateur champion Christo Lamprecht is in a share of the lead at Royal Liverpool.
Viktor Hovland’s swing interrupted after bird relieves itself on him during British Open: ‘I just got s--- on’
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Dundalk and Derry secure wins in Europa Conference League qualifiers
There were home wins for two of the Irish sides in Europa Conference League action on Thursday night, with Dundalk and Derry City besting FC Bruno's Magpies and Havnar Bóltfelag (HB) in their respective first round qualifiers.
Pauw proud of Ireland after narrow loss in World Cup debut
Ireland may have opened their World Cup debut with a 1-0 loss to co-hosts Australia, but coach Vera Pauw was proud of her 22nd-ranked team.
Women’s World Cup hosts begin with wins and record crowds
SYDNEY/AUCKLAND: Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand opened the ninth Women’s World Cup with wins and record crowds on Thursday, after a shooting near the Norwegian team hotel in Auckland that left three dead and six injured.
Vera Pauw proud of display but rues costly mistake
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw said that one mistake had decided the game in her side's 1-0 loss to Australia in their World Cup opener in Sydney.
Positive approach again pays dividends for England
MANCHESTER, England : England's unwavering commitment to playing attacking cricket without fear under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendan McCullum was once again vindicated on Thursday when the hosts took control of the fourth Ashes test against Australia.