England Test not just a 'warm-up', says Ireland captain James Ryan
Captain James Ryan admits there is nervousness among Ireland's returning stars as they bid to generate World Cup momentum by producing a statement display against England.
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Luciano Spalletti Agrees Terms To Take Over Italian Football Team Job: Reports
The Italian Football Federation and Luciano Spalletti have reached an agreement for him to succeed Roberto Mancini as coach of the national team, according to reports in the Italian press on Friday. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Spalletti, the federation's top choice, will sign a three-year contract until September 2026. The former Napoli boss has held several telephone conversations with federation president Gabriele Gravina and has now agreed to take over from Mancini. Spalletti and Gravina are due to meet on Friday to finalise the contract.
Improved fitness has Canadian runner Moh Ahmed confident of return to world podium
At an altitude training camp earlier this month, Moh Ahmed didn't know if he was in good shape or would be at the start of this week's World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
Serie A preview: Napoli title favourites but face renewed challenge from rivals
From his outpost on the island of Sardinia, Claudio Ranieri says he is "closing a circle". This most worldly of football coaches, architect of Leicester City’s stunning English Premier League title of 2016, ex manager of numerous clubs in Italy, Spain, England and France, is back in top flight football. He is 71, the wise man of a Serie A season that begins this weekend.
Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne on track for World Cup
Ireland's Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne are set to be fit for selection for the World Cup but the duo are unlikely to feature against Samoa in the final warm-up match in nine days' time.
Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi Nominated For UEFA Player Of The Year
Manchester City duo Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland are among the three finalists for the men's UEFA player of the year award alongside Lionel Messi, European football's governing body announced Thursday. The trio emerged as the leading vote-getters from a jury comprised of coaches of clubs in UEFA competitions, those in charge of European national teams and a select group of journalists.
Byrne and Prendergast start as Ireland ring changes for England clash
Ross Byrne and Cian Prendergast have been handed starts by Andy Farrell for Ireland's Rugby World Cup warm-up match against England on Saturday, while Keith Earls is in line to win his 100th cap off the bench.
AC Milan spend big in attempt to reclaim Serie A title
AC Milan have been the most active Serie A club during the transfer window as they look to recapture the Scudetto, but still look like they need further investment in key areas.