Canadian women stay at No. 7 in last FIFA rankings before 2023 World Cup draw
Canada's women are unchanged at No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
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UEFA opens investigation over chant following Ireland Women’s World Cup play-off
UEFA has opened an investigation after Republic of Ireland players appeared to sing a pro-IRA chant following their Women’s World Cup play-off victory over Scotland.
Republic of Ireland rise to record 24th in rankings after qualifying for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
The Republic of Ireland women's team have risen two places to their highest ever mark of 24th in the latest FIFA world rankings.
Brown:Representing family heritage will mean more
By James Toney Italian skipper Nathan Brown claims this Rugby League World Cup will mean more for players now representing their family heritage. Ad There's a long list of high-profile players who have made a difficult choice in who to represent in the coming weeks, including Samoa's Brian To'o and Josh Papali'i, England's Aussie-based Victor Radley, Tonga's Felise Kaufusi and Ireland's Luke Keary. Rugby LeagueKiwi coach Maguire right at home back in EnglandAN HOUR AGO «Some Samoan and Tongan players have said no to Australia and New Zealand and chosen to represent their backgrounds, which mean a lot to them,» said Brown, who played 26 minutes of Parramatta's NRL Grand Final loss to Penrith earlier this month.
Babar and Rizwan compile another century stand in successful T20 chase ahead of World Cup
Pakistan's star opening pair of Mohammad Rizwan and captain Babar Azam shared another century stand to seal a nail-biting win over Bangladesh on Thursday at the T20 tri-series in New Zealand.
Kiwi coach Maguire right at home back in England
By James ToneyMichael Maguire is half a world from home but seemingly right at home too. More than a decade on, the New Zealand coach remains a hero in England for his two successful seasons with Wigan, ending a 12-year title drought with a Grand Final and Challenge Cup win. Ad Knowledge is power and Maguire has been drilling his Kiwi team on what to expect from English conditions — 'bring a warm coat' — and English crowds — 'they will be loud'.
Martin sets sights on rewarding passionate PNG faithful at Rugby League World Cup
Record-breaking Rhyse Martin is hoping to end a turbulent year on a high as he sets his sights on making the passionate Papua New Guinea fanbase proud at the Rugby League World Cup. The prospect of leading his country out on the global stage is a poignant one for the 29-year-old, who lost his father — a proud Papua New Guinean through whom Martin qualifies to represent the Kumuls — in February. Ad The Leeds Rhinos second row represented his club side just days later and went on to etch his name into the history books during the 2022 season, nailing his 37th and 38th consecutive successful kicks at goal during the Grand Final at Old Trafford to set a new Super League and NRL record.
Nawaz steadies ship as Pakistan squeeze past Bangladesh in T20 series
Pakistan tuned up for the tri-series final against hosts New Zealand with a nerve-wracking seven-wicket win over Bangladesh on Thursday after Mohammad Nawaz secured victory with just a ball to spare.