Republic of Ireland drop one place in rankings after Euros blow
The Republic of Ireland have dropped one place in the FIFA world rankings following their Euro 2025 play-off defeat to Wales.
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Hallgrimsson predicts tight World Cup qualifying group
Heimir Hallgrimsson is relatively pleased with Ireland's group following the World Cup qualifying draw in Zurich on Friday morning; the national team manager saying that it was "good for us".
Imad Wasim Announces Retirement From International Cricket
Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket for the second time on Friday. The 35-year-old has expressed his desire to continue playing domestic and franchise cricket around the world. Imad, earlier had announced his retirement from international cricket in 2023 too but his stellar performance in the Pakistan Super League, where he was named player of the match in all three playoff games for eventual champions Islamabad United, prompted a return to international cricket in the T20 format.
Scotland Women sack manager Martinez Losa
Scotland Women have sacked manager Pedro Martinez Losa following the team's failure to qualify for next year's European Championship, the country's football association (SFA) said on Friday.
Ireland drawn in group with Hungary, Armenia and Portugal or Denmark for World Cup qualifiers
The Republic of Ireland have been drawn into Group F for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Ireland enter World Cup qualifying draw: All you need to know
The Republic of Ireland are in the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw on Friday. Find out all you need to know.
Champions Cup Round 2: All You Need to Know
It's part two of the opening block of European games with three Irish provinces in action in the Investec Champions Cup, and one in the Challenge Cup this weekend.
