Joe Schmidt's inside knowledge of Ireland not a 'great advantage', says Mick Kearney
Joe Schmidt's inside knowledge of Irish rugby won’t count for much when Ireland face New Zealand on Saturday, according to Mick Kearney.
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Several Firsts For India At Hangzhou Asian Games
The Asian Games in Hangzhou will be remembered by India not just for the record number of medals its contingent brought from the showpiece but also for the athletes who explored the limits of their endurance to return home successful in disciplines which were hitherto out of their preserve. Here are some of the athletes who covered the nation, and themselves, in glory by winning the first-ever medals in their disciplines or reclaiming glory after several decades.
Japan's Joseph era comes to an end with pool stage exit
PARIS : Jamie Joseph took Japan to unprecedented heights during his seven years as coach but his reign ended on Sunday with the Brave Blossoms back where they were just before he started, exiting the World Cup in the pool stage.
Ireland hope to have all players available to face New Zealand
PARIS : Ireland are hoping to have all 33 members of their squad available to face New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final despite James Ryan seeing a specialist about his wrist injury, team manager Mick Kearney said on Monday.
Asian Games 2023 Comes To An End With Massive Closing Ceremony - See Pics
The curtains were brought down on a memorable Asian Games with the celebration of the athletes' stupendous feats and China's cultural heritage at a colourful and technologically mesmerising closing ceremony on Sunday. A festive atmosphere descended on the 80,000 capacity 'Big Lotus' Stadium in the 75-minute show of light, sound and laser with the athletes of the 45 participating countries bidding farewell after more than two weeks of intense sporting competition. The closing ceremony was a celebration of sports and culture, and it sought to realise a harmonic convergence of 'Culture and Sports'. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) acting chief Randhir Singh declared the 19th edition of the Asian Games closed in the presence of Chinese premier Li Qiang and other dignitaries.
Ian Foster: If Ireland are ever going to win a World Cup, they will feel like it's now
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster sought to increase the pressure on Ireland ahead of next weekend's quarter-final, suggesting it was a case of 'now or never' for their opponents' World Cup ambitions.
Louis Rees-Zammit focused on Wales glory over bid to be World Cup top try-scorer
Louis Rees-Zammit is firmly in the frame to emulate his Wales colleague Josh Adams as top try-scorer at a Rugby World Cup.
Max Verstappen puts finishing touches on F1 title with win at Qatar Grand Prix
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