Ireland’s Niamh Fahey says nothing can truly prepare team for World Cup opener
Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey suspects no dress rehearsal, no matter how big the audience, could truly prepare her side for their World Cup debut.
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Stick says 104th Springbok-All Black Test 'will decide' Rugby Championship
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the winner of Saturday's crunch Rugby Championship Test between South Africa and New Zealand will most probably win the tournament.
France hammer Ireland to win third straight world U20 rugby title
France matched a record and settled a score as they crushed Ireland 50-14 on Friday to win the World Rugby under-20 Championship at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.
England held by Canada in World Cup warmup, Spain, Italy win
England and Canada played out a 0-0 draw in a behind-closed-doors friendly while Spain and Italy secured wins on Friday in warm-up matches ahead of the Women's World Cup.
Canada ties England 0-0 in its final Women's World Cup warmup
Canada tied England 0-0 in a closed-door match Friday in Bokarina, Australia, its last outing before the July 20 kickoff of the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Ireland v Colombia World Cup warmup abandoned after becoming 'overly physical'
A friendly match between Women's World Cup-bound teams Ireland and Colombia was abandoned after becoming overly physical, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) said on Friday.
Hidden gems: How 3 Canadian players took non-traditional roads to Women's World Cup
Canadian national soccer team forward Cloé Lacasse's words said it all.