'It was absolutely barbaric' - Scars of 2019 motivating Ireland's RWC warm-up campaign
While we haven't seen Ireland kick a ball in their Rugby World Cup preparations, it's becoming pretty clear that their summer camp has been a break from the past.
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Juve's clash with Real Madrid marks end of high-profile clashes before 'Year Zero' restart
The marquee fixtures are thinning out. Juventus, Serie A champions nine times in the past 12 years, had expected to play Barcelona in California to start their pre-season tour 11 days ago. That event was cancelled due to a sudden bout of illness in the opposition squad.
Rasmus Hojlund transfer is about to give Gary Neville what he wants at Manchester United
With less than a fortnight to go until their Premier League opener, Manchester United's squad is beginning to take shape.
What's next for USA? Mapping out its daunting path to Women's World Cup final
It so, so nearly wasn't the case, but the United States is alive and kicking at this Women's World Cup — even if the aforementioned kicking wasn't particularly accurate, cohesive or confidence-inducing during the team's disappointing 0-0 draw against Portugal.
Netherlands thrash Vietnam 7-0 to roll into Women's World Cup last 16
DUNEDIN: The Netherlands powered into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup as group winners ahead of holders the United States with a 7-0 demolition of Vietnam on Tuesday (Aug 1).
Holders United States Stumble Into World Cup Last 16 But Dutch Rampant
Holders the United States squeezed into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a shaky 0-0 draw against debutants Portugal on Tuesday to finish second in Group E behind a rampant Netherlands. England will hope to have far less trouble when the European champions look to get the draw they need against China to reach the knockouts as Group D winners. The United States came to Australia and New Zealand as favourites -- ahead of England -- to win an unprecedented third World Cup in a row.
World Cup disappointment brings added motivation for Watson
EDINBURGH, Scotland: Loose forward Hamish Watson has added motivation to make Scotland's Rugby World Cup squad this year but knows places at the tournament in France will be hotly contested.
Johnny Sexton will feel uneasy about missing warm-up matches – Paul O’Connell
Paul O’Connell believes suspended Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will be concerned about his lack of game time ahead of his World Cup swansong.