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.
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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.
Wallabies make five changes for France test
PARIS :Australia have made five changes to their line-up for the last test of an exhausting year against France in Paris on Saturday.
Milan derby in spotlight as Serie A resumes, Napoli's Conte on warpath
As Italian fans exhale and brace for playoff drama after the latest chapter of World Cup qualifying torment, their attention swings back to Serie A where the Milan derby takes centre stage and could prove pivotal early in the title race.
Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup
Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.
Canadian speed skater Valérie Maltais takes momentum into Calgary World Cup
Valérie Maltais has found another gear heading into her fifth Olympic Games.
Ireland to play Czechia in World Cup semi-final
Ireland will play Czechia in the World Cup semi-final, set to be an away game at the end of March.
Lewis Hamilton defends focus after Ferrari chairman urges ‘less talk’
Lewis Hamilton has told Ferrari chairman John Elkann that he is motivated to deliver success for the Italian team after he was urged to “talk less and focus more on his driving”.