Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe set the tone ahead of enormous night
A relaxed Katie McCabe and bullish Vera Pauw set the tone for the Republic of Ireland ahead of a massive showdown with Finland at Tallaght Stadium tonight.
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Preview: Time to wash away the pain of past failures
The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualification journey began back in December 2020.
Foster backs All Blacks to turn tables on Argentina
:All Blacks coach Ian Foster kept his starting 15 unchanged for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Hamilton, backing the same players to turn the tables on the Pumas after the Christchurch upset.
Foster keeps starting side intact for Argentina re-match
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has shuffled his reserves with the return of Beauden Barrett and Brodie Retallick but kept his starting 15 unchanged as the home side look to turn the tables on Argentina in Saturday's Rugby Championship clash.
Championship round-up: Tony Mowbray makes a dream start at Sunderland
Ross Stewart ensured Tony Mowbray's reign as Sunderland manager started with a bang as his double helped secure a Sky Bet Championship victory over Rotherham.
Worcester players will be paid despite cancelling friendly
Worcester Warriors players and staff will be paid on time despite the Premiership Rugby side pulling out of a pre-season game against Glasgow, the club said on Wednesday.
Bournemouth dig deep to hold Wolves to goalless draw
Bournemouth began life without Scott Parker with a battling point as Wolves' lengthy Premier League winless streak was extended by a goalless draw at Vitality Stadium. The managerless Cherries, led by interim boss Gary O'Neil, produced a resolute response to a tumultuous few days which saw Parker sacked on Monday in the aftermath of a record-equalling 9-0 humiliation away to Liverpool.
Finns say they're underdogs as momentum swings Ireland's way
Finland's interim boss Marko Saloranta believes the Republic of Ireland's impressive improvement makes them favourites ahead of tomorrow night's crunch World Cup qualifier at Tallaght Stadium.