IRFU appoint Scott Bemand as women's XV head coach
Scott Bemand has been appointed head coach of the Ireland women's XV, with the Englishman agreeing a three-year contract with the IRFU.
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India-Pakistan World Cup Date In Focus As BCCI, State Bodies Meet In Delhi
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials, including president Roger Binny and secretary Jay Shah, met in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss the plans for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. The tournament will start on October 5, with the final set to be played on November 19 in Ahmedabad. As per sources, members from the 10 hosting venues have also been invited to the meeting, which was called by Shah. However, the biggest topic of discussion will be the rescheduling India vs Pakistan match.
Norway struggle to restore harmony after Graham Hansen spat
Norway's Caroline Graham Hansen may have apologised for her outburst over being dropped by coach Hege Riise for their World Cup clash with Switzerland on Monday, but there is still work to do if they are to restore harmony before their final group game.
Lindsey Horan sets a fiery example for young USWNT
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Don't mess with Lindsey Horan.
Lindsey Horan's goal as USWNT captain? Making young players 'as confident as possible'
Editor's note: Lindsey Horan leveled the score in the United States' heated group stage match against the Netherlands on Wednesday. Read about how she became co-captain of the USWNT at the World Cup. This story was originally published on July 21.
Rose Lavelle ‘hasn’t changed a bit' after legendary World Cup moment
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Rose Lavelle knows better than anyone how much more is expected of her at this Women's World Cup than at the last one four years ago in France.
All Blacks eye two trophies against Wallabies in Melbourne
MELBOURNE : The All Blacks will look to secure a third consecutive Rugby Championship trophy in Melbourne on Saturday, with victory over Eddie Jones's winless Wallabies to also keep the Bledisloe Cup in New Zealand hands for another year.
Two new caps for experimental Italy side in Scotland test
ROME : Italy have picked the uncapped duo of Lorenzo Pani and Martin Page-Relo to make their test debuts when they take on Scotland in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield on Saturday.