Italy Must Beat Northern Ireland, Then Wales or Bosnia To Return to World Cup
Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now it is Northern Ireland's turn.
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South Africa coach Erasmus looks to exorcise Irish stadium blues
DUBLIN :South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus heads to Ireland this week with a chance to earn his first win at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, returning to the country where he made important steps in his remarkable coaching career.
World Cup playoff draw: Italy get N. Ireland, Wales or Bosnia - ESPN
Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would need to go on the road to qualify for their first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.
Michael O’Neill believes Northern Ireland can shock Italy to reach World Cup
Michael O’Neill admitted Northern Ireland wanted to avoid Italy in the World Cup qualifying play-offs but backed his side to cause a major upset.
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Ireland's Prendergast wins outhalf battle to face Springboks
DUBLIN :Sam Prendergast won the selection battle to start at outhalf for Ireland against world champions South Africa on Saturday, while the fit-again duo of Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier return to a near full-strength side.
Springboks back to full strength for Ireland clash
DUBLIN :South Africa have returned to a full-strength lineup for Saturday’s clash against Ireland, with coach Rassie Erasmus again making 11 changes to their starting team.
Italy face Northern Ireland in European playoffs, Sweden meet Ukraine
ZURICH :Italy will face Northern Ireland in the European playoffs in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup while Sweden meet Ukraine as 16 teams learned the pathways that determine the four remaining European slots for the global tournament.