No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists there is “no point turning up” to the Rugby World Cup in France without ambitions of claiming the ultimate prize.
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India Enter Semiifinals of Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifiers
India mauled Japan 35-1 after beating Malaysia 7-5 to enter the semifinals of the men's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifiers at Salalah, Oman on Thursday. With two wins on the day, India finished second in the Elite pool table with 12 points, and earned a direct qualification for the semifinals. They play in the second semifinal of the tournament on Saturday. In their first match of the day, India won a closely-contested match against Malaysia with Gurjot Singh (7th, 11th, 17th, 29th, 30th) scoring five goals. Maninder Singh (12th) and Mohammed Raheel (21st) were other Indian scorers.
Hockey India Announces Men And Women's Squads for Asian Games 2023
Veteran striker Akashdeep Singh and young Karthi Selvam have been dropped but experienced Lalit Upadhyay made a comeback to the 18-member Indian men's hockey team selected for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Hockey India selectors dropped three players -- Akashdeep, Karthi and defender Jugraj Singh from the champion side of the Asian Champions Trophy held in Chennai earlier this month. Drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh and midfielder Hardik Singh will continue to don the roles of captain and vice-captain in the Asian Games.
More women play football in the Americas. But Europe is growing fast
When Dolors Ribalta Alcalde was young, she could only play the beautiful game in the street because girls were not allowed to play in football clubs.
Argentina make two injury replacements in World Cup squad
Prop Mayco Vivas and back rower Joaquin Oviedo have been included in Argentina’s 33-player squad for the Rugby World Cup in France, officials said on Thursday.
Hockey India Announces Men And Women's Squads for Asian Games 2023
Veteran striker Akashdeep Singh and young Karthi Selvam have been dropped but experienced Lalit Upadhyay made a comeback to the 18-member Indian men's hockey team selected for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Hockey India selectors dropped three players -- Akashdeep, Karthi and defender Jugraj Singh from the champion side of the Asian Champions Trophy held in Chennai earlier this month. Drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh and midfielder Hardik Singh will continue to don the roles of captain and vice-captain in the Asian Games.
Matt Fitzpatrick makes ideal start in Ryder Cup hunt, Padraig Harrington three off lead
Matt Fitzpatrick and Yannik Paul made ideal starts in their last-ditch bids to qualify for the Ryder Cup in the Omega European Masters.
Australia coach Eddie Jones backs Springboks' forwards 'innovation'
Australia are unlikely to copy South Africa's forward-based game plan at the Rugby World Cup, but coach Eddie Jones says the Springboks’ "bold and courageous" use of their bench should be viewed as innovation and not a threat to the game.