Ireland U21s to face Italy again in Euro qualifying after groups revealed
The Republic of Ireland under-21 will face familiar opposition in Euro 2025 qualifying after they were drawn alongside five-time winners Italy in Group A.
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Stormers in the Manie: Star flyhalf Libbok 'looking good' for Sharks
Star Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok is in great contention to face the Sharks on Saturday (14:00 kick-off) after assistant coach Dawie Snyman confirmed that he trained this week.
Irish Under-21s returning to Cork for Iceland friendly
Republic of Ireland Under-21s will take on Iceland in a friendly at Turner's Cross as the team return to Cork for the first time in over a decade. Jim Crawford’s team are using the friendly as preparation for their upcoming UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification campaign. The side haven't played since the play-off defeat to Israel last September. Turner’s Cross has long been a host to Under-21 internationals with Ireland facing some of Europe’s heavyweights such as Germany, England, France and Portugal. The stadium has a capacity of up to 7,000. This Thursday Crawford will discover who his U-21s will face in qualification when the draw is made in Nyon, Switzerland.
SA Rugby confirms schedule for double-round 8-team Currie Cup
SA Rugby on Monday confirmed the competition structure for the 2023 season.
First Boxing Club opens doors to women in Gaza
GAZA: In Gaza’s only boxing club for girls, 15-year-old Farah Abu Al-Qomsan is practicing her moves, trading jabs and punches with the other girls training with coach Osama Ayoub at the Palestine Boxing Center. Since taking to the sport at the age of nine, Farah has found a release from the daily stresses of life in Gaza, a narrow coastal strip where some 2.3 million Palestinians live blockaded by both Israel and neighboring Egypt. “We used to train in a small garage.
First Boxing Club opens doors to women in Gaza
GAZA : In Gaza's only boxing club for girls, 15-year-old Farah Abu Al-Qomsan is practising her moves, trading jabs and punches with the other girls training with coach Osama Ayoub at the Palestine Boxing Centre.
Ireland U21 boss Crawford signs new deal until 2025
Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford has signed a contract extension, keeping him in the role for the 2025 European Championship campaign.
Shwartzman to share Ferrari F1 reserve role with Giovinazzi
Russian-Israeli driver Robert Shwartzman will share Formula One reserve duties at Ferrari with Italian Antonio Giovinazzi this season, the team announced on Thursday.