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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Boks in knockout mode on island of Corsica: 'It's not a holiday, it's a proper training camp'
The Springboks are in knockout mode as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup on the island of Corsica, southeast of the French mainland.
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.
Haaland, Bonmati win UEFA Player of the Year prizes
Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati won the UEFA Men's and Women's Player of the Year prizes respectively at a ceremony in Monaco on Thursday.
Breaking Pauw hits out at FAI after departure as manager
Outgoing Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has accused members of the FAI of "major mistakes" and said she felt disrespected during the final months of her time in the role.
Former US World Cup winner Ertz retires
NEW YORK: Twice US Female Player of the Year Julie Ertz announced her retirement from professional soccer on Thursday (Aug 31), the US federation said, after the American team's disappointing Women's World Cup in New Zealand and Australia.
Watch: England's Bizarre Review Against New Zealand Leaves Social Media In Splits
England defeated New Zealand comfortably in the first T20I match of their four-match series but a bizarre review by skipper Jos Buttler became a major source of discussion between fans on social media. Glenn Phillips played a forward defence off the bowling of Liam Livingstone and both the bowler and wicket-keeper Buttler went up in appeal. While the umpire was not convinced at all, Buttler decided to take a review and the replays showed that the ball hit the middle of the bat.
Australia coach 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.