Rapinoe to play final game for US on Sept. 24
Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States women's team on Sept. 24 in a friendly against South Africa in Chicago, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) said on Tuesday.
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Vera Pauw to leave role as Ireland women's coach
Vera Pauw's four-year tenure as coach of Republic of Ireland's women's team will end at the end of August after the country's football association (FAI) said on Tuesday it will not offer her a new contract.
FIFA considers 15-year ban for Rubiales over kiss
Spain’s defender #20 Rocio Galvez (L) is congratuled by President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (R) after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20, 2023.
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland's record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup.
Megan Rapinoe to play final USA game Sept. 24 vs. South Africa - ESPN
Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the U.S. women's national team in a Sept. 24 friendly against South Africa at Chicago's Soldier Field, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Tuesday.
All Blacks hope heavy defeat turns out to be blessing in disguise
New Zealand captain Sam Cane hopes their record defeat by South Africa might prove a blessing in disguise ahead of the World Cup in France where they will be one of the favourites.
'Darks arts' class not necessary, says Leinster coach Tania Rosser
Leinster don't need any lessons in the 'darks arts', according to Tania Rosser, but their discipline must improve if they are to beat Munster in the final of the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship on Saturday.
All Blacks' Scott Barrett gets all clear for France showdown
New Zealand lock Scott Barrett will face no further sanction after his red card in the record 35-7 loss to South Africa at Twickenham on Friday, leaving the second row free to line up against France in the Rugby World Cup opener on 8 September.