Jack Crowley lays down mark as Jacob Stockdale steps up in attack
As Caelan Doris dived over the line to score Ireland's fifth and final try in Saturday's 33-17 win against Italy, Jack Crowley lay in a crumpled pile on the floor.
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South Africa needs pro league if women’s football to kick on
SYDNEY : South Africa's women's soccer team will be welcomed home as heroes this week for their World Cup exploits, but if they are to reach their full potential they will need a professional domestic league to play in, coach Desiree Ellis said.
'SA can be very proud of this team,' says Banyana boss Ellis as historic World Cup chapter closes
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says South Africa will be beaming with pride at the national team despite their heartbreaking FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 defeat to the Netherlands on Sunday.
Buffon takes up Italy national team role
ROME: Gianluigi Buffon has taken a role with the Italian national football team, the goalkeeping great announced on Saturday (Aug 5) three days after hanging up his gloves.
Foster sweating on duo ahead of All Blacks' World Cup squad announcement
All Blacks coach Ian Foster faces concerns over the fitness of experienced second row forward Brodie Retallick and centre Braydon Ennor ahead of naming his squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday.
Ireland start World Cup preparations with 33-17 Italy win
DUBLIN : Ireland got their World Cup preparations off to a mixed but nevertheless winning start on Saturday as some fringe players grasped the opportunity to impress coach Andy Farrell in a 33-17 victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
Andy Farrell optimistic on injuries after win over Italy
Andy Farrell says he doesn't believe the injuries picked up by Jack Conan, Jimmy O'Brien and Craig Casey are too serious, as Ireland got their Rugby World Cup warm-up campaign under way with a 33-17 win against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
Injury scare for Jack Conan as Ireland ease past Italy
In a game in which Ireland had very little to gain and a lot to lose, Andy Farrell's side will head for next week’s training camp in Portugal worrying more about injuries than this performance.